New study suggests rampant ‘cafeteria Catholicism’
Death penalty In recent decades, the Church has been increasingly voicing its opposition to the death penalty. In 2018, the Catechism of the Catholic Church was revised to reflect that…
Catholic Charities to open ‘Compassion Corner’ to serve homeless, poor in Pittsburgh
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 6, 2024 / 17:40 pm Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is expanding its social services offered to people who are homeless…
Catholic bishop walks length of Gaza Strip in support of cease-fire
He explained that just a few days before being approached to take part in the walk, he was speaking with someone about the difficulties he was having with the “unresolved…
Blood of St. Januarius miraculously liquifies again
When the miracle is repeated, a white cloth is waved to indicate to the people that the miraculous sign has taken place. On this occasion, De Gregorio gave the sign.…
Catholic Olympic swimmer awarded presidential Medal of Freedom
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, May 6, 2024 / 16:15 pm Katie Ledecky, Olympic swimmer, devout Catholic, and winner of 10 Olympic medals, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on…
Colombians march simultaneously in multiple cities to demand end to abortion
In Bogotá, the marchers departed from the National Park and went down 7th Street until reaching Plaza Bolívar in the center of the Colombian capital. In the country’s capital city,…
New York attorney general sues pregnancy centers over abortion pill reversal statements
Abortion pill reversal works by administering progesterone in high doses after a woman has ingested mifepristone; the hormone is meant to counteract the effects of the abortive drug. Several surveys…
An afternoon with the new Swiss Guards: Preparing for a mission of faith and service
“It’s another world, another culture, and above all doing a fairly unique job, that is to say, there is the protection of the Holy Father,” said Vice-Corporal Eliah Cinotti, spokesman…
Special remembrance of Baltimore bridge collapse victims to take place on National Maritime Day
By Diego López Marina ACI Prensa Staff, May 5, 2024 / 14:00 pm Bishop Brendan Cahill of Victoria, Texas, is inviting Catholics throughout the United States to join the May…
Pope Francis: Let us thank the Lord for our friends
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, May 5, 2024 / 09:30 am Pope Francis asked for a moment of silence as he spoke from the window of the Apostolic Palace on…
‘Holy Fire’ ceremony at Jesus’ tomb marks beginning of Orthodox Easter celebrations
Only the Greek Orthodox patriarch is allowed to enter the chamber that houses the tomb of Jesus, while all the others remain in the Chapel of the Angel, a sort…
Angola archdiocese announces monthly Eucharistic adoration ahead of Church’s 2025 Jubilee
The archbishop highlighted the link between prayer and holiness as important, saying: “Just as there is no true encounter with Christ that does not give rise to holiness, so there…