Cardinal Gregory tests positive for Covid (WUSA-TV)
“I’ve tested [positive] for Covid-19,” said Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington, 74. “I feel fine, no pains, fever, or other symptoms. . . . I’ll follow my doctor’s advice & not be in public. I’ll miss my annual retreat. I ask for your prayers.”
Alexandria Patriarchate expresses ‘deepest sorrow’ after 102 clergy transfer to Moscow Patriarchate (Orthodox Times)
102 clergy of the Patriarchate of Alexandria left their Patriarchate for the Moscow Patriarchate. Both patriarchates are among the 15 autocephalous Eastern Orthodox churches.
‘Keep’ and ‘ponder’ as Mary did, Pope preaches on New Year’s Day (Vatican Press Office)
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and the 55th World Day of Peace. “At the beginning of the New Year, then, let us place ourselves under the protection of this woman, the Mother of God, who is also our mother,” Pope Francis preached. […]
In Latin America, New Year opens with hopes for peace but realities of extortion (Crux)
This article offers an overview of year-end and new year’s messages by bishops in Peru, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina. “Across Latin America, 2022 has begun with Catholic bishops both taking the initiative by calling for peace, dignified work opportunities and intergenerational dialogue, but also reeling from external blows ranging from extortion scams in Mexico to […]
‘Devastating’ decline in religious practice among young Poles, says Primate (Notes from Poland)
Mass attendance among young adults (age 18-24) in Poland has fallen from 69% in 1992 to 23% today. “These are simply devastating numbers,” said Archbishop Wojciech Polak of Gniezno, the Primate of Poland. Referring to the abuse scandal, he added, “Undoubtedly the negligence of superiors, who did not stand on the side of the wronged, […]
Cardinal Dolan: ‘Religion Is the glue’ to fix society’s crises (Newsmax)
“The drift from God – and sometimes it’s more than a drift; it’s a gallop – is, in my mind, the basic reason for all the woes that we see today – whether it be crime, whether it be family tension, you name it,” Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York said in an interview with […]
Women’s Sports Need to Follow the Science
As a former NCAA swimmer and current collegiate swim coach at Franciscan University of Steubenville, I’ve found the integrity and equality of women’s sports to be under attack. As recently as 2019, University of Pennsylvania swimmer Will (who now desires to be called Lia) Thomas swam as a biological male on the men’s team. He […]
Confessions of a Modernist
Readers of Crisis Magazine who know the name Garry Wills probably wouldn’t expect to see his books recommended in these pages. But I strongly urge all of you to pick up a copy of his memoir of faith, Why I Am a Catholic. No other book offers such a clear glimpse into the Modernist mind. […]
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Catholic Church in Poland plans to reach out to young people in 2022
Bishop Artur Miziński, secretary general of the Polish bishops’ conference. / Episkopat.pl. Warsaw, Poland, Jan 3, 2022 / 04:00 am (CNA). The Catholic Church in Poland will focus on reaching out to young people in 2022, according to a senior official. Bishop Artur Miziński, secretary general of the Polish bishops’ conference, said that there was […]