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Pope Francis admits women to ministries of lector and acolyte in new motu proprio
January 11, 2021 | posted by Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Monday changing canon law to allow women to serve as lectors and acolytes.
Learn MorePope Francis asks Immaculate Virgin Mary to intercede for U.S. after Capitol violence
January 10, 2021 | posted by Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the United States, asking the Immaculate Virgin Mary to help foster a “culture of encounter” after the recent violence at the U.S. Capitol Building.
Learn MorePope Francis’ doctor dies from COVID-19 complications
January 09, 2021 | posted by Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis' personal doctor, Fabrizio Soccorsi, has died from health complications related to the coronavirus, according to the Vatican.
Learn MoreFederal judges block Arkansas abortion laws, pending further decisions
January 08, 2021 | posted by Catholic News Agency
In a setback for pro-life efforts, federal judges have upheld injunctions or imposed new injunctions against multiple Arkansas prolife laws, including bans on late-term abortion and bans on abortions that target a child with Down syndrome or because of his or her sex.
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