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New York Redistricting Advances

DETROIT (ChurchMilitant.com) – The New York State Independent Redistricting Commission members, on a 9 to 1 vote, adopted a new congressional redistricting map late last week, but the process is far from over. Reps. Suozzi and D’Esposito The Commission members basically codified the court-drawn 2022 plan, passing what is commonly termed a “least change” map. […]

Cardinal McElroy says criticism of Fiducia rooted in anti-LGBT animus (Crux)

“No change in doctrine was made,” in Fiducia Supplicans, Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego insists, and opposition to the document is largely based on prejudice. The cardinal said that the Vatican directive “simply clarified questions” about the possibility of blessing couples involved in irregular unions, and is only encountering opposition because of “an enduring […]

Week-long retreat begins for Roman Curia (Vatican Press Office)

At his regular Sunday audience on February 18, Pope Francis reminded the faithful that he and the leaders of the Roman Curia would be starting a week-long spiritual retreat. Breaking with the pattern of previous years, in which the Vatican officials would gather for a preached Lenten Retreat, Pope Francis has announced that he will […]

New York archdiocese decries ‘scandalous behavior’ at funeral (New York archdiocese)

The New York archdiocese has issued a statement expressing “outrage over the scandalous behavior” at a funeral service held in St. Patrick’s cathedral, and reveald that a Mass of reparation has been offered. The rowdy service for Cecilia Gentili—who was described by the New York Times as a “transgender activist and actress, former sex worker […]

German bishops back off confrontation with Vatican (CNA)

Following a new warning from the Vatican, the Catholic bishops of Germany have stepped away from plans to approve formation of a new “Synodal Council” to include lay people in forming Church policies. At their meeting this week, the German bishops’ conference was scheduled to vote on statutes for the Synodal Council, despite clear statements […]