Daily News
Morning must-reads
December 5
Based on unity & theology of Sacrament of Holy Orders
Created by Francis 'ad experimentum' for three years
'The end never justifies the means, which must be moral'
Fund hit by 2008 financial crisis, collapsing demographics
300th anniv. of canonization, 100th as a doctor of Church
English Dept. plans 'anti-racist teaching' in all courses
December 4
Strengthens ties with Orthodox, makes timely peace appeal
In ruling on recognizing such status across all countries
Woman detailed encounters, support, NDA for $273K
Amid execution surge in 16 states, drop in public support
Younan, age 81, attempts to gain Pope Leo’s support
Calls doomed fossil fuel phase-out roadmap 'a glaring hole'
December 3
And spirituality, U.S.-Venezuela war, hope for Africa trip
Challenging odd state subpoena demanding donor info
Asks prayers, material support as Christmas approaches
Focus on sinicization of Catholic liturgy & sacred music
For alleged illegal sale of historical-heritage artwork
Which asked cessation of all social-media/media hype
December 2
'Lebanon, be a prophetic sign of peace for whole Levant'
Marking 2,000 years since death and Resurrection of Jesus
Whether the progress is sustainable is an open question
All 'community development' or 'economic development'
Stops AG James from shutting them over pill reversal
After harm of COVID closures and two years of Israel war
December 1
To work to restore full communion, common Easter date
We must 'rediscover in Christ the face of God the Father'
Which is visited daily by thousands, including Muslims
Many U.S. churches offer monthly healing Masses
Says they agree on key points and Turkey has peace role
Latest is first non-European bishop for Mainz, Germany
November 25
To mark Nicaea anniv., visit Christian parishes & shrines
Fifty so far have escaped; military-led search underway
Its inaugural meeting is scheduled for November 2026
On marriage as 'exclusive union and mutual belonging'
For 75,000 families/year online, plus new print version
Several thriving parishes shape growing Catholic 'hub'
November 24
'In Unitate Fidei' emphasizes importance of Nicene Creed
Are causing new levels of deprivation among the poor
Nat'l Catholic Youth Conf. features 45-min. video call
ICKSP's female branch now boasts 71, at 9 convents
Theology, law, pastoral care must link in harmonious way
T. Newman: Margaret Sanger Ctr. is on 'ash-heap of history'
November 21
Even U.S. ambassador has decried attacks, to no avail
Will require payments in millions to get back on track
About 700 clergy & religious, including 16 former bishops
Main difference has been 'the end of blanket bombing'
Says Church allows gov'ts to work for 'our own people'
Priests say students are searching for meaning, clarity
November 20
Not approached in 'objective, critical and pluralist manner'
Rise in personal attacks, sharp spike in arson attacks
Calls for day of prayer and fasting amid ICE crackdown
Also, the liturgy group is not addressing TLM restrictions
Feedback similar to studies of priests in France and U.S.
New book edited by Pieter Vree and Thomas Storck
November 19
To arrange detainees' access to Communion, services
Says Okla. case's 'particularly troubling details' gave pause
In open letter published by Vatican’s news website
Exhorts bishops to renew commitment to evangelization
Exacerbated by floods as devastating as the violence
Provided over $452M in medical care, services, & goods
November 18
For 'fruitful participation' in liturgy 'sober in its solemnity'
Parishes report doubling, tripling of OCIA attendees
Fewer than half of its 900,000 Catholics frequent Mass
Shepherds of Cologne & Regensburg call out 'agenda'
Assures that 'the war is over' & a trip 'is absolutely safe'
Where Christ cast Legion of demons into herd of pigs
November 17
UK nuncio: He'll ask DDW to okay bishops' 2-year requests
Bells of Notre-Dame Cathedral, churches toll for five mins.
Pastor claims he's getting ahead of expected changes
Pay 'businessmen' $1,700 to free 3 families from bondage
Chasing 36% figure on attitude in 38 other rich nations
Over access to state universal free preschool program
November 14
Curia's side includes Fernández, Koch, Parolin, & Roche
Polls hint 'silent majority' of Catholics favor crackdown
Advocates balancing charity with greater common good
Watchdog urges U.S. to move on to firm, targeted action
Famed edifices lit in red to highlight religious persecution
Driven by low enrollment, probable donor pressure
November 13
Issues 'special message' on immigration from Nov. meetup
Meanwhile, Episcopalians, Presbyterians reassure LGBTs
Richard Thomas SJ ministered to poorest, from 1964-2006
And in favor of U.S. priest suing rel. order for defamation
DDF declares on claims by alleged visionary from 1970s
Since start in 2004; messy business with $4.4B in payouts