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Denver Newsroom, Jun 16, 2020 / 09:10 am (CNA).- Catholic composer David Haas has denied allegations of serial sexual misconduct and spiritual manipulation, and says the advocacy group bringing allegations forward aims to destroy his livelihood. “David Haas denounces Into Account Inc.’s allegations as false, reckless and offensive,” the composer said in a press release… Read More »

CNA Staff, Jun 16, 2020 / 07:00 am (CNA).- Austria’s bishops elected a new president Tuesday, ending Cardinal Christoph Schönborn’s 22-year term at the helm of the country’s bishops’ conference. In a vote June 16, the bishops chose Archbishop Franz Lackner of Salzburg as their new leader. The 63-year-old Franciscan succeeds Schönborn, who turned 75… Read More »

CNA Staff, Jun 15, 2020 / 11:40 am (CNA).- Cardinal George Pell told a group of Australian students that his Christian faith helped him persevere through his time in prison, and offered advice on how to overcome grief and stressful situations. Pell, in one of his first public appearances since his April release from prison,… Read More »

CNA Staff, Jun 15, 2020 / 10:30 am (CNA).- Bishops entrusted the Church in Poland to the Virgin Mary on Monday as they marked the centenary of the birth of St. John Paul II. The bishops made the act of entrustment June 15 at the Sanctuary of the Bernardine Fathers in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, southern Poland. … Read More »

Rome Newsroom, Jun 15, 2020 / 10:00 am (CNA).- Cardinal Peter Turkson delivered face masks and care packages over the weekend to Romani families in need on the outskirts of Rome on behalf of Pope Francis. “We are here today to witness the support for all those who experience situations of suffering and vulnerability, and… Read More »

Vatican City, Jun 15, 2020 / 09:30 am (CNA).- The Vatican said Monday that officials had granted bail to the Italian businessman Gianluigi Torzi who was arrested as part of a financial investigation. Torzi played a central role in the controversial purchase of a London property development by the Secretariat of State.   “The Office… Read More »

Washington D.C., Jun 15, 2020 / 09:00 am (CNA).- The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that employers cannot fire workers because of their sexual orientation or self-determined gender identity, while dissenting justices opined the Court was legislating from the bench. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion for the Court in a 6-3 decision, joined… Read More »

Minneapolis, Minn., Jun 14, 2020 / 12:00 pm (CNA).- When it’s time for camp this summer, Catholic youth around the country will listen to inspirational talks, make friends in small groups, and sing praise and worship music around a bonfire– all in their very own living room and backyard. In light of COVID-19 restrictions, many… Read More »

Vatican City, Jun 14, 2020 / 08:00 am (CNA).- Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Corpus Christi homily, delivered June 14 at the Basilica of St. Peter. “Remember all the way which the Lord your God has led you” (Deut 8:2). Today’s Scripture readings begin with this command of Moses: Remember! Shortly afterwards… Read More »

Vatican City, Jun 14, 2020 / 07:30 am (CNA).- Pope Francis expressed “great apprehension and sorrow” Sunday after eight mass graves were discovered in Libya amid the ongoing civil war. “I urge international bodies and those who have political and military responsibilities to recommence with conviction and resolve the search for a path towards an… Read More »