Vatican requires COVID vaccine pass for visitors, employees (CNA) The Vatican will require all visitors and personnel to show a COVID-19 pass proving they have been vaccinated, have recovered from the coronavirus, or have tested negative for the disease in order to enter the city state beginning Oct. 1…
Moral theologian: catechism teaches marijuana use to be avoided (CNS) Where does the Catholic Church stand on this increasingly polarizing topic, and how should the 1.3 million Catholics in the Archdiocese of Detroit respond when asked whether medical and recreational marijuana is morally and ethically permissible?Although marijuana is not explicitly mentioned by name, Jesuit Father Peter Ryan, professor of moral theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, said the Catechism of the Catholic Church addresses the topic under its treatment of respect for life and health. A person’s physical health is a gift that ought to be taken care of for the person’s benefit and for the benefit of others, Father Ryan said…
Supporters say Catholic school cut coach over gay marriage (AP) A Catholic school in suburban Chicago rescinded a job offer to a coach after learning that she was in a same-sex marriage, the woman’s supporters claim. About 40 alumni, parents and students met outside Benet Academy in Lisle on Monday to support the woman who was to become coach of the girls lacrosse team. Thousands more have signed an online petition…
Catholic parish makes plans to sponsor Afghan refugee family (Montana Standard) When a community links arms together, it is strong. When it opens its arms to others, it is even stronger. And Butte’s Catholic Community North is doing exactly that. Father Patrick Beretta said the parish of St. Patrick and Immaculate Conception churches is taking the required steps to sponsor an Afghan refugee family for resettlement in Butte…
