> > **Pope Writes Letter to Pro-Gay Priest** > > Francis handwrites note explaining comments on homosexuality. [FULL STORY](https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/pope-offers-escape-clause-on-homosexuality) > > **'Fundamental Criminal Offense'** > > African politician condemns pope's remarks on homosexuality. [FULL STORY](https://www.katholisch.de/artikel/43328-aerger-im-suedsudan-wegen-papst-aeusserung-zu-homosexualitaet) > > **Amazon Runs “The Future of Comic Books” Into the Ground** > > Amazon wanted to dominate comics, more especially manga but didn’t really have a strategy for doing so. [FULL STORY](https://arkhavencomics.com/2023/01/23/amazon-runs-the-future-of-comic-books-into-the-ground/) > > **Cdl. Hollerich Warns Synod Critics** > > Synod leader tells conservative critics snod can't be stopped. [FULL STORY](https://www.ncregister.com/blog/cardinal-hollerich-critics-of-synod-cant-stop-it) > > **Bp. Voderholzer Blasts Synodal Way** > > German prelate condemns nation's divisive synodal process. [FULL STORY](https://www.infocatolica.com/?t=noticia&cod=45543) > > **Government is Americans’ top problem – poll** > > Both Republicans and Democrats agreed Washington was worse than inflation and immigration issues. [FULL STORY](https://www.rt.com/news/570724-government-problem-us-poll-economy/) > > **Vaincre ou Mourir** > > French film promotes Catholic resistance to French Revolution. [FULL STORY](https://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/01/29/vaincre-ou-mourir-french-revolution-movie-criticised-for-promoting-far-right-views) > > **Finnish MP Honored for Faith** > > Persecuted politician given award for upholding Christianity. [FULL STORY](https://cne.news/artikel/2461-finnish-mp-rasanen-receives-award-of-christian-appreciation) > > **Alibaba’s Fall May Mean China’s Reopening Is Not That Grand** > > Slumping 9.1% this week, the tech giant saw $28 billion in market capitalization evaporate. The losses trimmed the company’s gains for the month to roughly 25%, though that is still over twice the rebound seen in the benchmark Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong. [FULL STORY](https://www.thefinancialtrends.com/2023/01/31/alibabas-fall-may-mean-chinas-reopening-is-not-that-grand/) > Please consider [Church Militant Evening News](https://www.churchmilitant.com/video/archive/evening-news) for daily hard-hitting news and analysis through an authentic Catholic lens, covering the latest developments in the Church, across the nation and around the world. > *[Church Militant](https://www.churchmilitantaction.org/) (a 501(c)4 corporation) is responsible for the content of this commentary.* If you also seek the truth, then please consider joining Church Militant today by supporting our work. Sign up for a [Church Militant Premium account](https://www.churchmilitant.com/gopremium) or simply [make a donation](https://www.churchmilitant.com/donate). Feel free to [contact Church Militant](https://www.churchmilitant.com/contact) with your questions, comments, or concerns, at anytime. Primary Video source and transcript continues here: https://www.churchmilitant.com/video/episode/news-2023-01-31