The Vatican’s doctrinal office said that when alternative vaccines are not available, it is morally acceptable to receive COVID-19 vaccines developed or tested using cell lines originating from aborted fetuses.
Vatican: Without alternatives, current COVID-19 vaccines are morally acceptable
Genocide in Nigeria ‘happening before our eyes,’ congressman says at hearing
The Catholic bishop of Gboko, Nigeria, and the Knights of Columbus added their voices to a Dec. 17 congressional hearing spotlighting sectarian violence in Nigeria in which thousands of Christians have been killed simply for their faith.
Pope again calls for diverting funds from weapons to fighting hunger
Pope Francis called for a “culture of care” in his message for World Peace Day 2021, which the Church celebrates Jan. 1.
Foundation’s COVID-19 grants will fund medicine, food in developing countries
The Papal Foundation has announced it will give $1.8 million in grants to support COVID-19 relief efforts in developing nations around the world, with the majority of the funds assisting with health care and basic needs for the poor.
High court for now rejects religious school’s challenge to pandemic limits
The Supreme Court Dec. 17 rejected an appeal from a Kentucky Christian school to be exempt from state orders to stop in-person classes amid rising coronavirus cases.
State Catholic conferences confront the scourge of payday lending
It has been well documented over the past year that a fairly large percentage of Americans cannot afford a $400 emergency expense. This makes them the perfect target of payday lenders.
Supreme Court gives no definitive ruling on Trump’s census plan
In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court Dec. 18 did not give a definitive ruling on President Donald Trump’s order to exclude unauthorized immigrants from the 2020 census for redrawing congressional districts, saying it was too early to do so.
D.C. mayor adjusts COVID-19 limits on churches after archdiocese files lawsuit
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, in response to a lawsuit filed by the Archdiocese of Washington, has modified the current pandemic limits on gatherings at houses of worship in the District to 25% of capacity and no more than 250 people.