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,…
Christian school sues Vermont after ban from sports league over transgender policy
In response, the Vermont Principals’ Association expelled Mid Vermont Christian from sports participation, claiming that the school’s decision to forfeit the game violates the VPA’s policies related to gender identity,…
Jewish, Muslim groups call for religious liberty protections in Catholic school lawsuit
The parish and school filed an appeal, arguing that it was entitled to “pre-enforcement standing” even if the state had not yet moved to enforce the new interpretation. Last week,…
UPDATE: Indiana Catholic women’s college now accepting men who identify as women
The prelate urged the school to “correct its admissions policy in fidelity to the Catholic identity and mission it is charged to protect.” When news broke last week of the…
German missionary priest released a year after being abducted in Mali
Contacted for comment on the day of the release, the Society of the Missionaries of Africa told ACI Africa, CNA’s news partner in Africa, that “we shall have time” to…
Giorgia Meloni condemns vandalism of pro-life center in Rome
In a post on social media on Nov. 27, Meloni questioned “how anyone could think of fighting violence against women by engaging in such intolerable acts of violence and intimidation.”…
The first church dedicated to the Miraculous Medal is in South America
In 1849, just 19 years after the apparitions in France, the first church dedicated to the Miraculous Medal was built in Monte Sião. According to the website of the Archdiocese…
Papal aide relays Pope Francis’ remarks at Sunday Angelus while pope recovers from flu
Reading the address was Monsignor Paolo Braida, a close collaborator of the pope who opened with a reflection on the final judgment of man seen in today’s Gospel. The “final…
Pope adds married couples, Church movement reps to Vatican’s laity and family office
The French and Taiwanese couples join a Polish couple already serving as members of the dicastery for a total of three sets of spouses among the Vatican office’s 28 members.…
UPDATE: Pope Francis has ‘mild flu,’ went to hospital for precautionary testing
“The Holy Father’s audiences scheduled for this morning are canceled due to a mild flu,” the Holy See Press Office said. The Vatican’s daily bulletin, released at noon Rome time,…