Tag: Catholic Church

EXCLUSIVE: Report Alleges Catholic Hospitals Linked to Transgender Surgeries, Abortions

The largest Catholic health system in the nation has allegedly funded and performed transgender surgeries and other “gender-affirming” medical interventions, defying traditional Catholic teachings, according to an investigative report released to The Epoch Times. The report by the Lepanto Institute, a Catholic research and education organization, released on June 12, exposes CommonSpirit Health, a Catholic entity, for…


Defrocked Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Charged with 1977 Sexual Assault

MADISON, Wis.—Theodore McCarrick, the defrocked cardinal archbishop emeritus of Washington, is charged in Wisconsin with the fourth-degree sexual assault of an 18-year-old man in 1977. McCarrick, 92, of Hyattsville, Md., was charged in a criminal complaint filed on April 14 in Walworth County, about 60 miles southeast of Madison. He is due to make an…


Catholic Priests Who Lose Contract at Walter Reed Get Support From GOP Lawmakers

Several Republican members of the U.S. House have sent a letter to the Pentagon seeking answers to a decision of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) not to renew a contract with a group of Catholic priests and brothers to provide pastoral care at the medical facility, and also protesting WRNMMC notifying the priests…


Walter Reed Military Hospital Cuts Pastoral Care Contract With Catholic Priests, Chooses Secular Company Instead

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has cut ties with the community of Catholic priests that have administered religious rights to service members and veterans at the hospital for two decades. Walter Reed Medical Center, one of the most prominent military hospitals in the United States, issued a cease and desist letter on March…


Rep. Jordan Subpoenas FBI Director Wray, Says Undercover Agent Developed Plan to Spy on Catholics

The chair of the House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed FBI Director Christopher Wray for all records relating to a leaked internal memo that proposed developing sources in traditionalist Catholic parishes to inform on potential “violent extremists” in those houses of worship. In an April 10 letter (pdf) attached to the subpoena, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim…


FBI Undercover Agent Developed Plan to Spy on Catholics: Jordan

The chair of the House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed FBI Director Christopher Wray for all records relating to a leaked internal memo that proposed developing sources in traditionalist Catholic parishes to inform on potential “violent extremists” in those houses of worship. In an April 10 letter (pdf) attached to the subpoena, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim…


What Legacy Will Pope Francis Leave Behind?

Commentary With the recent hospitalisation of Pope Francis, speculation has once again turned to how much longer his papacy will last, given he is 86 years of age and in declining health. In fact, 10 years ago last month, Jorge Bergoglio was elected pope. But there is no cause for celebration. The Demos document (Greek…


NTD Good Morning (April 6): Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Enters 2024 Presidential Bid As Democrat; President Tsai Meets With McCarthy

A serious contender enters the 2024 democratic nomination pool. One of the most powerful names in american politics files his paperwork to run for president. A historic meeting between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the President of Taiwan. The Chinese regime pledges a strong response to the meeting. Over 600 sexual abuse victims. An incriminating…


Violent Persecution of Christians in Nicaragua Part of Regional ‘Transformations’

The Catholic church has been an enduring symbol of Nicaragua’s resistance to the regime of President Daniel Ortega since 2018. Consequently, the institution’s peaceful defiance has firmly placed church leaders and the faithful in Ortega’s crosshairs. Tensions escalated between the Catholic church and Ortega on March 18 when the Vatican closed its embassy in Managua. Earlier…


Violent Persecution of Christians in Nicaragua Part of Regional ‘Transformations’: Analyst

The Catholic church has been an enduring symbol of Nicaragua’s resistance to the regime of President Daniel Ortega since 2018. Consequently, the institution’s peaceful defiance has firmly placed church leaders and the faithful in Ortega’s crosshairs. Tensions escalated between the Catholic church and Ortega on March 18 when the Vatican closed its embassy in Managua. Earlier…