Pope Francis greets French abuse victims at Vatican
The people who met Pope Francis on Tuesday were victims of Brother Gabriel Girard, a member of the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel, who abused them in the 1960s and…
New Catholic PR agency looks to help Catholics become ‘strengthened in the faith’
Sarah Lemieux, the executive director of the communications initiative, told CNA in an interview that the broader Sophia organization has had “so much success generating local, national, and international publicity…
Pope Francis says he is ‘still not well,’ has aide read general audience speech
Pope Francis has “influenza and inflammation of the respiratory tract,” according to the Vatican’s spokesman Matteo Bruni, who said on Nov. 28 that the pope’s condition had “improved.” “Doctors have…
The pope didn’t summon Spain’s bishops to ‘chew them out,’ Cardinal Omella says
For Vidal, the Holy Father established “a spiritual dialogue in an atmosphere of unity and communion” in which “we have been asking him and he has been sharing his insights…
Some pro-life lawmakers urge new approach amid electoral results
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis initially dodged the question as well but ultimately said he would support a 15-week ban. Former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has said she…
When an Oregon town told a church to limit its meals to the homeless the DOJ stepped in
The department noted that St. Timothy’s has been providing “meal service up to four days per week, and as many as six days per week,” for needy individuals in its…
Vatican cancels Pope Francis’ trip to climate conference in Dubai, citing ongoing illness
“As the pope and the Holy See remain willing to be part of the discussions taking place in the coming days, the ways in which this can be implemented will…
Confronting controversy: German-Polish bishops’ dialogue highlights synodal way tensions
Bätzing accused his Polish counterpart of “overstepping his authority” and “unbrotherly behavior” by not raising the issue during the synodal meeting in Rome. The German bishop did not explain how…
Pope Francis reportedly takes Vatican apartment, salary from Cardinal Burke
“Cardinal Burke is my enemy, so I take away his apartment and his salary,” the pope had said at the Nov. 20 meeting, according to Bussola’s undisclosed Vatican source. CNA…
5 things to know about the debate on euthanasia in Ecuador
One of her three lawyers, Ramiro Ávila, told the Spanish news agency EFE on Nov. 19 that “Paola needs legal authorization to have a mercy killing, because if someone assists…
Here are Pope Francis’ liturgies for Christmas 2023 at the Vatican
For the vigil of the Jan. 1 solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the pope will preside over first vespers, also known as evening prayer. The prayer service will also…
Here are 14 Catholic organizations to support this GivingTuesday
Gabriel’s Retreat Ministries helps women “find love and support when expecting the unexpected.” Retreats offered by this ministry are available for pregnant or new moms, up to one year postpartum,…