U.S. birth and fertility rates drop to record lows, according to CDC report
The 2023 decline reverses a minor fertility rate bump for the calendar years of 2021 and 2022, which was the first increase since 2014. The 2023 numbers continue a wider…
Most priests in Sierra Leone are sons of Muslims, bishop says
In fact, he noted, “we say that there is very good religious tolerance in Sierra Leone. This is one of the most beautiful things that we can export to the…
Four German bishops resist push to install permanent ‘Synodal Council’
Given the Vatican’s repeated interventions against the German process, the bishops said on Wednesday they would instead look to the Synod of Bishops in Rome to point the way for…
Biden Title IX changes affect state laws on women’s sports, locker rooms, lawyers warn
“Florida rejects Joe Biden’s attempt to rewrite Title IX,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a video message posted on X on Thursday. “We will not comply and we will…
Florida diocese opens ‘Precious Ones’ mausoleum to support couples who lose children
She decided to start a “Campaign for the Precious Ones” in her diocese, offering Masses for couples who had miscarried or lost a child. But the long-term goal was the…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks Catholic faith, abortion, Title IX in exclusive EWTN interview
Kennedy said he disagrees with former President Donald Trump’s plan to leave abortion policies up to the states. Although he acknowledged that “every abortion is a tragedy,” he said decisions…
Belmont Abbey College hosts Bible marathon reading event
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Apr 26, 2024 / 06:00 am Eighty-five hours and 42 minutes. That was the time it took students, faculty, monks, and staff to read…
Catholic school parent stabbed outside Mass celebrated by San Francisco archbishop
The man was walking up and down the main aisle of the church holding a bottle of wine, ABC7 reported. Bui said a group of parishioners and parents told the…
Pope Francis to Vladimir Putin: A negotiated peace is better than an endless war
Regarding the children who are suffering the consequences of the war in Gaza, Pope Francis said that “every afternoon at 7 p.m. I call the parish in Gaza. There are…
Audience erupts in anger as trustees oppose flying pro-life flag at Toronto Catholic schools
Defying repeated entreaties from chair Nancy Crawford to remain silent, spectators cheered when listening to Del Grande, Tanuan, and two guest delegates’ statements supporting the motion. And when Angela Kennedy…
In wake of euthanasia case in Peru, physician-priest makes case for palliative care
Meloni said he has personally committed to praying for the family, and especially for Estrada’s soul, appealing “to the infinite mercy of God.” “I pray that in those last mysterious…
Arizona House votes to repeal law protecting life from moment of conception
This comes after Democrats launched several unsuccessful attempts to repeal the pro-life law after a controversial Arizona Supreme Court decision ruled that the law — passed in 1864 — could…