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MUNICH -- In a newly published biography, Retired Pope Benedict XVI said the Catholic Church is threatened by a "worldwide dictatorship of seemingly humanist ideologies." He cited same-sex marriage, abortion and the "creation of humans in the laboratory" as examples.
Canadian and U.S. bishops consecrate nations to Mary amid pandemic
By Canadian Catholic NewsFacing lockdowns, economic strife and the health threats brought on by the deadly coronavirus, Catholics across the country and in the United States turned to the Blessed Virgin for help May 1.
Polish historian questions German researcher's claims about wartime pope
By Jonathan Luxmoore, Catholic News ServiceOXFORD, England -- A top Polish historian has questioned claims by German researchers that newly opened Vatican archives contain information damning the role played by Pope Pius XII during World War II.
Faith organizations join forces for Earth’s sake
ByOTTAWA -- A coalition of Catholic and other faith-based organizations and social justice groups are joining forces in a new initiative to unify the voices demanding action to address climate change.
Canadian, U.S. bishops consecrate nations to Mary
ByOTTAWA -- The tradition of honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary in the month of May is taking on even greater significance this year as Catholics around the world are being asked to turn to the mother of Jesus for protection during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Italian government issues rules for funerals as lockdown eases
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceROME -- While the Italian bishops and government officials continue negotiating a way to resume the public celebration of Masses, the government provided guidelines that permit the celebration of funerals beginning May 4.
Canada’s bishops stand united with the people of Nova Scotia
ByOTTAWA -- Canada’s bishops are rallying to comfort the people of Nova Scotia as they try to “heal the rupture within the hearts of a community” after 22 people were murdered in the largest mass killing in modern Canadian history on April 18-19.
Women vital to seminaries: Ouellet
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- The Church must “radically change” how priests interact with women, starting by injecting more female voices into priestly formation at seminaries, said Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet.
Federal fund not enough, charities warn
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterA $350 million federal fund to help charities get through the COVID-19 crisis is simply not enough, charitable sector spokespeople have told The Catholic Register.
Famine fears growing amid COVID-19
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterDire predictions of a worldwide famine due to COVID-19 are already coming true, according to organizations in Africa and Asia that work with Canadian Church partners.
Knights of Malta grand master dies at 75
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- Fra' Giacomo Dalla Torre, who led the Knights of Malta following a tumultuous period of internal tensions and rocky relations with the Vatican, died at the age of 75, the order announced.