Nigeria archdiocese appeals for prayers for priest abducted from parish rectory
“As we work with security operatives for his quick release, we wish to call on all to stay away from taking the laws into their hands,” he continued. “We will…
Italian pro-life association suffers spate of attacks against its headquarters
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Jun 10, 2024 / 16:30 pm The pro-life Italian association Pro Vita & Famiglia has denounced another attack against its headquarters in Rome. A…
‘Come join us!’: Washington, DC’s ‘Little Rome’ hosts 1,200 for Eucharistic procession
At each stop, the priests carrying the monstrance and its canopy and young people following with candles held high stopped as speakers read reflections on the Gospel (alternating between English…
Catholic Church in Turkey consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
By Nathalie Ritzmann ACI MENA, Jun 10, 2024 / 15:15 pm On Friday, June 7, the feast of the Sacred Heart, the Catholic Church in Turkey was consecrated to the…
‘Very sad day’: Fire engulfs historic Toronto church
In a statement on Sunday, Toronto Metropolitan Archbishop Francis Leo said the Anglican church, which dates to around 1908, was “a place where Christians have gathered for over a hundred…
Cardinals Müller and Schönborn: Ordination of women is impossible
Just like “a man cannot become a mother and a woman cannot become a father,” it is only men who are called to the priesthood, Müller said, according to CNA…
Pope Francis reflects on Roman Empire in visit to ancient Capitoline Hill
Pope Francis noted that while the influx of pilgrims, tourists, and migrants to the city of Rome may appear to be “a burden” for local citizens, the reality is that…
Los Angeles County gives fire captain partial religious exemption in gay pride flag dispute
In a press release, the Thomas More Society said the fire department had “agreed to partially accommodate” Little’s request to not fly the flag at the lifeguard station. The fire…
Pope Francis: Money, power, pleasure can enslave us
In his speech from the window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, the pope highlighted the many ways in which “Jesus was a free man.” Jesus was not enslaved by wealth,…
Music is a universal language: Pope Francis sings praises of Catholic choirs
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Jun 8, 2024 / 13:50 pm Pope Francis praised Catholic choir members of all ages on Saturday, calling music “a universal and immediate language.” Choir…
Pope Francis to meet Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, other top comedians at Vatican
The Vatican said the encounter intends “to celebrate the beauty of human diversity and promote a message of peace, love, and solidarity, and promises to be a meaningful moment of…
‘Jesus Thirsts’ film becomes second highest-grossing documentary of 2024 so far
“My greatest hope for this film has been and continues to be winning souls for Jesus Christ,” Greco said in a press release. “I’m incredibly grateful to the moviegoers for…