Pope Francis to Lutherans: ‘Jesus Christ is the heart of ecumenism’
“Jesus Christ is the heart of ecumenism,” Pope Francis highlighted, at the same time noting that “he is divine mercy incarnate, and our ecumenical mission is to bear witness to…
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage marches through extreme heat to bring Jesus to the people
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Jun 20, 2024 / 16:45 pm Amid a brutal heat wave in the Midwest and Northeast this week, the pilgrims on each of the four…
Pope Francis fields questions from students about gender identity and LGBTQ discrimination
Francis went on to focus much of his response on the problem of discrimination against women in which women are treated as if they are in “a second category,” adding…
San Diego Catholic Charities struggles with security risks after accusation of ‘smuggling’
‘Exactly what Jesus calls us to do’ For years, San Diego Catholic Charities has offered immigrant services in the Diocese of San Diego. The charity group’s main headquarters is fewer…
U.S. bishops issue plea for nonviolence ahead of elections
Describing the political climate today, Gudziak wrote that “political speech is often full of insults, fear, anger, and anxiety. Sadly, racism, religious discrimination, and xenophobia are on the rise. People…
Former U.S. nuncio Viganò to undergo Church trial for schism, rejecting Pope Francis
Viganò, who served as apostolic nuncio in Washington, D.C., from 2011 to 2016, commented he regarded the accusations against him “as an honor.” Vatican News reported that the Dicastery for…
Colorado baker returns to court after activist sues over ‘gender transition’ cake
After both a trial court and an appeals court ruled against him, Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) appealed on behalf of Phillips. “Jack serves everyone at Masterpiece Cakeshop, including those who…
The ethics of IVF: Where Catholics and Baptists can agree
The June 12 resolution calls on Southern Baptists to pray for couples who experience infertility, promote adoption, and ask the government to restrict actions that violate the sanctity of human…
Family sues over hospital’s religious exemption for euthanasia
Nationally, a majority in all regions except Quebec said transferring a patient who wants MAID should be sufficient. In Quebec, 47% believed transferring the patient is adequate while 35% said…
Can generous family policies help boost fertility rates?
“The goal of a good maternity leave program is to keep women attached to their jobs,” she pointed out. “They have the baby, they stay home, then they can return…
New York court puts pro-abortion amendment back on November ballot
“We continue to believe the Legislature violated the constitution when it adopted the proposal,” said David Laska, a party spokesperson, according to the AP report. “We will fight this proposal…
Culture of death advances in Spain with two new developments
In addition, the Constitutional Court upheld a provision in a recently passed law that allows minors 16 years of age and older to abort their baby without the knowledge and…