Catholic bishops call on Hong Kong government to release pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai
Hong Kong media tycoon and Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai. / Napa Institute. CNA Staff, Nov 8, 2023 / 18:07 pm (CNA). Multiple Catholic leaders from around the world this week called upon the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to release prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and Catholic Jimmy Lai, who has […]
Eastern Orthodox Archbishop Accused of Lengthy Affair Sues Over His Stingy Severance After $1.4 Million Retirement Package Was Revoked…
A top Orthodox archbishop who abruptly stepped down from his position last year after allegations of a longtime affair emerged now says the seven-figure severance package he was promised—including a checking account pre-loaded with some $1.4 million—was later snatched away by church officials who have “cruelly turned their back on him.”
Vatican Doctrine Office: Transgender-Identifying People Can Be Baptized, or Act as Godfathers and Godmothers ‘Under Certain Conditions’ …
The Vatican’s doctrine office has said an adult who identifies as transgender can receive the sacrament of baptism under the same conditions as any adult, as long as there is no risk of causing scandal or confusion to other Catholics. The Vatican also said that children or adolescents experiencing transgender identity issues may also receive […]
Alberta’s Danielle Smith vows to support parental rights but stops short of promising legislation
‘We cannot have a successful province or a successful society without strong and nurturing families,’ the premier said at the United Conservative Party’s annual general meeting.Read More
Christian student wins $150,000 after being forced to participate in Hindu rituals at Chicago school
Mariyah Green said Bogan High School in Chicago made her attend ‘very mandatory’ 15-minute sessions every day designated for ‘transcendental meditation,’ a practice developed by a Hindu guru.Read More
Trudeau’s environment minister proclaims himself ‘proud socialist’ before House of Commons
Steven Guilbeault made the declaration during a debate about the impact of carbon tax policies on soaring energy bills.Read More
Trump jeered for snubbing DeSantis, Florida, among GOP states that handled COVID well
Trump was forced to implicitly walk back his past claim that New York Democrat Andrew Cuomo handled COVID better than chief 2024 rival Ron DeSantis.Read More
Conservative MPs demand investigation into $300 million in gov’t losses from COVID vaccine development
Public Health Agency of Canada said it lost $150 million on an unfulfilled COVID jab contract in 2022 and an additional $173 million that went to Quebec-based Medicago, Inc., which is shutting down in 2023.Read More
Vatican Joins Interfaith Declaration on Fighting Climate Change
COP28 logo In addition to the Holy See, signatories of the interfaith climate action statement include Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Russia and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.
Pro-Life Advocates Express Fears of Fallout From Ohio Abortion Amendment Approval
Nezemnaya Baby feet in mother’s hands Pro-life organizations are expressing concern for families, women and children after Ohio voters approved a referendum to enshrine a right to abortion in the state Constitution.