A report detailing sexual abuse and assault allegations against Catholic musician and composer David Haas describes him using his influence as a faith leader in grooming victim/survivors and suppressing reports or concerns about his behavior.
New report details abuse, assault allegations against Catholic composer Haas
Vatican updates transparency laws to strengthen financial management
The Vatican has amended its transparency laws and expanded the role of its Financial Information Authority in monitoring financial transactions.
Swiss Guards report additional cases of COVID-19 among ranks
The weekend of Oct. 10-11, four Swiss Guards were found to have COVID-19 and are symptomatic, the Vatican confirmed Oct. 12.
Hurricane Delta deals fresh blow to hard-hit Louisiana dioceses
Hurricane Delta deluged much of Louisiana that had been already badly damaged by Hurricane Laura.
Brooklyn bishop says diocese not deterred by ruling against temporary stay
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York said that “the government is afforded wide latitude in managing the spread of deadly diseases under the Supreme Court’s precedent.”
Archbishop Aymond reconsecrates church, altar; calls priest’s acts ‘demonic’
New Orleans Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond reconsecrates Sts. Peter and Paul Church and the church’s altar in Pearl River, La., Oct. 10, 2020.
Supreme Court confirmation hearings highlight health care, religion
Democratic senators homed in on concern that Judge Barrett’s confirmation would lead to a vote to potentially overturn the Affordable Care Act when the legislation comes before the nation’s high court in November.
Republican senators emphasized the nominee’s qualifications for the role and stressed that her Catholic faith, shouldn’t be an issue in the current proceedings.
Pope: Time is running out to fix economy, protect the Earth, help the poor
The predominant global economic system is “unsustainable,” particularly in its impact on the environment, Pope Francis said Oct. 10 as part of the global TEDx Countdown on climate change.