Joe Biden Receives Holy Communion at Mass in Rome
President Joe Biden received Holy Communion at St. Patrick’s Church in Rome this weekend, after claiming Pope Francis told him to keep taking part in the sacrament despite his promotion of abortion.
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Report: Vatican ‘Nixed’ Request for Joe Biden to Attend Mass with Pope Francis
ROME — Joe Biden’s entourage requested permission for the president to attend Mass with Pope Francis during his European visit, which the Vatican “nixed,” according to a Wednesday report from Catholic News Agency (CNA).
Nancy Pelosi: ‘I Think I Can Use My Own Judgment’ on Receiving Holy Communion
Nancy Pelosi said during her press briefing Thursday she is able to use her “own judgment” regarding the decision to receive Holy Communion.
Jesuit Cardinal Says Communion for Pro-Abortion Politicians a Matter for Each Bishop
Each bishop must decide whether to allow pro-abortion politicians to receive Holy Communion rather than the U.S. Bishops’ Conference (USCCB), Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny said Thursday.
D.C. Archbishop Embraces ‘McCarrick Doctrine’ on Communion for Pro-Abortion Politicians
Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory said this week he will not deny Holy Communion to Joe Biden, upholding the practice established by former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick of offering Communion to pro-abortion politicians.
Watch: U.N. Chief Guterres Praises Pope for Backing Same-Sex Civil Unions
The decision by Pope Francis to offer his tentative support for civil union laws for same-sex couples was praised Thursday by U.N. chief Antonio Guterres.
Left-Wing Priests’ Organization Slams Prayer Breakfast for Honoring AG William Barr
The Association of U.S. Catholic Priests (AUSCP) has blasted the “scandalous” decision to honor U.S. Attorney General William Barr at the annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast.
Vatican Says Christians and Hindus Must Be ‘Builders of Fraternity’
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue sent greetings to Hindus around the world Monday, wishing them a fruitful feast of Deepavali, to be celebrated on October 27.
Pope Francis: Pope Benedict’s Magisterium Is Still ‘Alive and Precious’ for the Church
Pope Francis praised his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI over the weekend, saying that his teaching continues to live on in the Church as a precious treasure.
Pope Benedict at Age 90 ‘Full of Gratitude’ to God
Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, who turned 90 years old on Easter Sunday, gave a rare birthday speech inside the Vatican expressing his thanksgiving to God for the gift of life.
Muslim Scholar: No Separation of Church and State in Islam
A prominent American Muslim scholar has argued that differences between Islam and other faiths run deeper than most suspect, and extend even to the question of separation of church and state.
Pro-Abortion Tim Kaine Is No ‘Pope Francis Catholic’
Hillary Clinton may have made a fatal strategic miscalculation in naming pro-abortion U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine as her running mate by sealing faithful, pro-life Catholics’ opposition to her ticket.
Archbishop of Cologne Blasts Germany’s Anti-Islam Party: Churches ‘Same As Minarets’
The Cardinal Archbishop of Cologne, Rainer Maria Woelki, has publicly criticized leaders of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party for their statements against Islam, insisting that “whoever says ‘yes’ to church towers must also say ‘yes’ to minarets.”
