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Catholic composer David Haas denies 'sexual battery' and coercion allegations

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 »

Cardinal Schönborn welcomes successor after 22 years at helm of bishops’ conference

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 »

Cardinal Pell: Gospel ‘helped me to survive’ in prison

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 »

Vatican officials grant bail to London property broker

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 »

Supreme Court: Sexual orientation and gender identity covered under federal discrimination law

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 »

Catholic summer camps take campfires virtual

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 »

Full Text: Pope Francis' Corpus Christi Homily

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 »

Pope Francis appeals for peace in Libya after discovery of mass graves

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 »