Large Numbers of Austrian Faithful Differ With Hierarchy Over Strict Vaccine Mandate
Visible divide comes to the fore after Cardinal Christoph Schönborn of Vienna dismisses deacon over his public opposition to compulsory vaccination.
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Austria’s Catholic Church Reports Decline in Membership, Rise in Income
Austrian Church authorities announced that 4,301 people rejoined the Church or joined for the first time in 2021 — more than in 2020, when 4,068 joined or rejoined.
Austrian Catholic Media Outlet Launches COVID-19 Prayer Crusade
‘Europe Prays,’ launched by Kath.net, invites Christians to pray together, especially the Rosary, in a public place once a week.
Austria’s Catholic Bishops: ‘Temporary’ COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Permissible as Last Resort
According to a draft law prepared by the Austrian government, residents of Austria who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 from Feb. 1, 2022, could face a fine of up to 600 euros ($675) every three months.
COVID Clampdowns in Germany and Austria Restrict Access to Catholic Liturgies
In most other European countries, the faithful are not facing similar restrictions.
Austria’s Catholic Bishops: Draft Assisted Suicide Law ‘Unacceptable’
In their statement on Thursday, Austria’s bishops said that the constitutional court’s decision had “painfully called into question” the “broad social consensus that human life is to be protected until its natural end.”
Austria’s Catholic Bishops: Provide ‘Assistance to Live,’ Not Assistance to Suicide
In their message, the Austrian bishops said: “We know from countless encounters with the dying that the last phase of life, in particular, can be a blessing. In many cases, important encounters and moments of reconciliation are still possible.”
Austrian Catholic Leader Deplores Court Ruling on Assisted Suicide
Cardinal Schönborn said that the elderly and ill would face increasing pressure to opt for assisted suicide.
Catholic Bishops of Austria: Pray for Victims of Vienna Terror Attack
Cardinal Schönborn noted that he had spent the night in his chapel in the Episcopal Palace, next to Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral, thinking of the victims, police, and security forces.
Pope Francis Tells Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Everyone is Beautiful in God’s Eyes
Treating over 7,000 children since 1995, the Sunshine Outpatient Clinic was established to support children with the developmental disorder which affects communication and behavior.
