7 ways to participate in day of prayer and fasting called for by Pope Francis
Here are several ways to take part: Attend Mass If your local parish is already planning to have a Mass for this day of prayer for the Holy Land, consider…
Pope Francis speaks at Synod on Synodality: ‘Clericalism’ defiles the Church
“Clericalism is a thorn. It is a scourge. It is a form of worldliness that defiles and damages the face of the Lord’s bride,” he said. “It enslaves the holy,…
Mexican cardinal comments on treatment of controversial issues at Synod on Synodality
He also emphasized that the controversial topics surrounding the Synod on Synodality — such as the female diaconate, priestly ordination for married men, or issues related to the LGBT community…
Sen. Tim Scott, in EWTN interview, discusses his faith, support for 15-week abortion ban
He added that after stopping policies allowing abortion up until birth “creating the culture of life is how we win and are successful in saving more lives.” Scott recently released…
Notre Dame students publish letter objecting to drag show on campus
Wojcik told the Rover in September that she hopes to “give students knowledge about an art form that has been misdescribed” and answer common misconceptions about drag, adding that “Drag…
Pope Francis appoints long-standing parish priest as New Zealand bishop
Laurenson said he is resolved to trust in God as he takes up his new office. “When I was ordained deacon in December 1994, I gave my life to the…
Colorado can’t refuse state funds to Christian school over gender policies
“The U.S. Supreme Court has reaffirmed this constitutional principle multiple times, most recently last year, and now, thankfully, so has this court,” Galus said. “Darren Patterson Christian Academy has been…
Pope Francis recognizes miracle that paves way for first Argentinian saint
The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints said on its website that after settling in Buenos Aires in 1779, Antonia “soon obtained the esteem and trust of the bishop, who…
Synod on Synodality addresses the Church in letter to the people of God
A draft of the letter was read to applause from synod delegates during a presentation Oct. 23, according to Paolo Ruffini, president of the synod’s information commission. Some changes were…
UPDATE: Rupnik ‘presumed innocent’ until proven guilty, says diocese that welcomed him
Rebec went on to cite Article 11.1 of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states: “Everyone charged with a penal offense has the right to be presumed…
Pope Francis on women deacons: ‘Holy orders is reserved for men’
About the possibility of women deacons, Francis pointed out that the diaconate “is the first degree of holy orders in the Catholic Church, followed by the priesthood and finally the…
Catholic scholars sign essay on advancing culture that puts ‘life at the center’
The essay addresses several questions on how Church teaching can “provide a deeper, positive vision of the human person and of the natural right to life” and how Catholics can…