Catholic bioethicists express concern about developing COVID-19 vaccines or therapeutics using cell lines created from fetuses aborted nearly five decades ago. One such drug was praised recently by President Donald Trump, who said it cured him from his recent bout with COVID-19.
Author: Bill Miller
Amy Coney Barrett Friend Says ‘Whatever You Throw Amy Barrett, She’s Ready For You’
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearing begins Monday, Oct. 12, and a longtime friend and former colleague said the judge is ready for a new round of tough questions.
Bishop Paprocki Challenges Morality of Government Lockdowns
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, of the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, has suggested that some government-ordered shutting down of nonessential businesses can stunt the economy. But, he added, the more significant concern is shutting down churches, which impedes the nurturing of spirituality among people who seek communion with God.
President Plans to Debate Biden Oct. 15 as Campaign Pledges ‘Full-Speed’ Push
President Donald Trump went on social media to assure he’d soon be back on the campaign trail. However, Trump’s doctor and campaign officials described a “wait-and-see” posture regarding how and when he might return to in-person events.
China-Vatican Negotiations Frustrating for Local Chinese Clergy, Parishioners
Chinese Catholics say undisclosed details about negotiations between the Vatican and the Chinese government add to confusion about Church leadership in their native country. The confusion also drives a wedge between Catholics willing to cooperate with government regulators and others who want only to recognize the Vatican’s leadership, local Chinese clergy say.
Hispanic Community Is ‘Good Soil’ For Developing Deacons
In the Diocese of Brooklyn, there are 220 deacons, of which 172 are active, and 48 retired. Ninety-two of the total are of Hispanic origin, which is about 42 percent of the total.
Trump Departs Hospital With Face Mask and a ‘Thumbs Up’
One of the president’s doctors said he “may not entirely be out of the woods yet,” but there was consensus that he could return to the White House, “where he’ll be surrounded by world-class medical care.”
Conservative Party Still Bewildered by Twitter’s Suspension of Account
The Conservative Party of New York State, said Twitter has yet to say what it found so objectionable when it suspended the political organization’s account three times this year.
Blessed Sacrament Food Ministry Thrives During Pandemic
A prayer group at Blessed Sacrament Church in Jackson Heights, Queens started to deliver a few groceries to people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. But this ministry has flourished into a parish-supported effort, now serving as many as 300 families each week.
Only in Print: Judge Barrett’s Comments, Writings Offer Clues to How She Might Decide Supreme Court Issues
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, a nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, has drawn scrutiny for her Catholic faith by those who worry she would be open to overturning Roe vs. Wade. Barrett has said judges must rule according to what the law says, not what their hearts tell them.