Synodal standoff: German bishops and Vatican commit to resolution roadmap
“A regular exchange” between German bishops and the Vatican “on the further work of the Synodal Way and the Synodal Committee” was agreed. The next meeting is to take place…
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2024
In order to obtain the plenary indulgence, in addition to performing the specific works mentioned above, the following conditions must be fulfilled: 1. Detachment from all sin, even venial. 2.…
Nevada judge rules state must include abortion in its Medicaid program
Represented by ACLU Nevada, Silver State Hope Fund filed a suit against the state’s Health and Human Services Department in August 2023. The suit argued that the state was violating…
Princess Kate reveals cancer diagnosis; Catholic prelate praises her courage, encourages prayers
In early February, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that in 2022 there were 20 million new cases of cancer, resulting in 9.7 million deaths. It is projected that by…
Four Freedom Caucus members object to Veterans Affairs IVF funding plan
“Through this expansion, a surplus of embryos will be created, which are likely to result in abandoned or cruelly discarded human life,” Rosendale said. “Accompanying that, legislation has been introduced…
Haiti’s Catholic bishops issue urgent appeal for end to violence
“The current situation fills us with pain and concern. It is an urgent call for reflection and action,” they stressed. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that from…
European bishops call for inclusion of Christian principles in Europe
The March 20 joint statement was signed by the Commission of Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), the Conference of European Churches, the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy, and Together…
Pope Francis laicizes Belgian ex-bishop and abuser Roger Vangheluwe
Vangheluwe reportedly “asked to be allowed to reside in a place of retreat, without any further contact with the outside world, in order to dedicate himself to prayer and penance.”…
Lifting of moratorium on death penalty in Congo ‘a step backwards,’ cardinal says
“This is a step backwards! I don’t think that a responsible government can raise such an option to punish people who are called traitors,” he said. “First of all, on…
Fetal homicide law used in New Hampshire for first time in murder of mother and child
The double murder charges present a first-of-its-kind case in New Hampshire. This is the first time any person has been charged under the fetal homicide law enacted in 2018, which…
‘Women should be outraged’: Lawmakers urge Supreme Court to restore abortion pill restrictions
In November 2023, over 100 members of Congress signed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to rule in favor of the pro-life groups in AHM v. FDA. On Thursday,…
Pope Francis changes statutes of papal basilica, emphasizing work of canons
The Basilica of St. Mary Major, also known as the Liberian Basilica, is one of the four papal basilicas of Rome and home to the relic of the Holy Cradle…