Rome to celebrate 1,700th birthday of the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
A Latin inscription in the church reads: “Omnium ecclesiarum Urbis et Orbis mater et caput,” which means in English: “The mother and head of all churches of the city and…
Third GOP presidential debate: Candidates divided over 15-week abortion ban
“We need a 15-week federal limit,” Scott said. “I would certainly as president have a 15-week national limit. I would not allow states like California, Illinois, or New York to…
Catholic bishops call on Hong Kong government to release pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai
Since then, the activist has been convicted of assembly violations and a fraud charge. In September, he marked his 1,000th day in prison in Hong Kong awaiting trial on further…
Congress censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib for 'calling for the destruction' of Israel
The comments by Tlaib with which House members took issue concern the recent Hamas terrorist attack that killed 1,400 Israeli citizens and the ensuing war between Israel and surrounding Palestinian…
Mexican health care professionals oppose bill restricting right to conscientious objection
“We proclaim and lay claim to our autonomy and freedom as health professionals and we demand the right to conscientious objection that belongs to us and that we be allowed…
Mark Houck and wife sue FBI and DOJ for malicious prosecution: Era of targeting pro-lifers ‘is over’
Early in the morning on Sept. 23, 2022, the Houcks’ home was raided by around 20 armed FBI agents. During the raid, Houck, a regular pro-life sidewalk counselor outside the…
Pro-life advocates express fears of fallout from Ohio abortion amendment adoption
Many opponents of the amendment fear that its adoption will open the door to late-term abortion in Ohio and eviscerate parental consent and notification laws for minors who obtain abortions.…
Vatican joins interfaith declaration on fighting climate change
“We, representatives of diverse faith and Indigenous traditions … convened in Abu Dhabi in the lead-up to COP28,” the statement says, “to express our shared concern for the escalating climate…
Christianity growing despite world’s worst persecutions, new report says
Despite the government’s attempts to control all religious expression and worship, the report said that Christianity in China, lived out primarily in underground church communities, is “rapidly growing.” Under the…
Pope Francis to release an autobiography in the spring
The book was co-written by Vatican journalist Fabio Marchese Ragona, who interviewed Pope Francis for Italian television specials in 2021 and 2022 and recently published a book in Italian about…
Ohio voters overwhelmingly approve amendment enshrining abortion in state constitution
The state can adopt laws that prohibit abortion after “viability,” except for cases when the mother’s “life or health” is at risk, according to the amendment. The word “health” is…
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem asks for donations in face of suffering, hatred in Holy Land
“In Gaza, our material resources have extended beyond our walls to include our suffering neighbors and those who took refuge in other locations. The spirit of coordination was evident, as…