California parents protest bills they say would take away their rights
The bill would also allow a mental health professional to place a minor in a residential shelter service if he or she determines that the minor is “mature enough to…
Canadian bishop calls fire devastation ‘closest image to apocalyptic wasteland I have ever seen’
“As I drove, I saw many tents and campers for the entire length of my journey. There will also be many families in hotels and evacuation centers across Alberta and…
Thomas Aquinas College reports minimal damage amid tropical storm, earthquake
“By God’s grace, no one was harmed, and the damage, though widespread, was not serious,” Weinkopf said in an email to CNA. “A beloved statue of the college’s patron, St.…
San Francisco Archdiocese announces Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
“We believe the bankruptcy process is the best way to provide a compassionate and equitable solution for survivors of abuse,” the archbishop said, “while ensuring that we continue the vital…
Pope Francis criticizes ‘misguided notion’ of the human person in speech to lawyers
“For the rule of law,” he said, “stands at the service of the human person and aims to protect the dignity of each, which admits of no exception. This is…
Two thrift stores in Virginia showcase unique model of Catholic charity and service
Located just a short drive away in the Bon Air neighborhood of Chesterfield County, the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is the latest effort of the Richmond Diocese’s St.…
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Great Falls-Billings Bishop Michael Warfel
A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in Vietnam for 18 months and in Korea for 13 months before being honorably discharged in 1971. Warfel was born in Elkhart,…
Why the Queenship of Mary matters
Both the queen mother and the infant king are involved in a terrible struggle. The visionary tells us that a fearsome dragon is poised to devour the baby as soon…
Retired Calgary bishop demands proof for ‘missing children’ claims
“If so, it’s not because those pushing the genocide narrative haven’t made it clear where things are headed. It’s not the federal government that’s going to be held responsible for…
U.S. State Department hits Nicaraguan officials with visa restrictions
“We will continue to work with the international community to promote accountability for those who threaten democracy in Nicaragua,” the department said, “and we remain committed to promoting the fundamental…
Lawmaker warns of Chinese communists changing the Bible
As the Union of Catholic Asian News reported in September 2020, a textbook published by the CCP-run University of Electronic Science and Technology Press falsely asserted that the story ends…
Jean-Louis Georgelin, ‘architect of Notre Dame’s rebirth,’ dies during hiking trip
Georgelin in 2021 was confident that the restoration would be able to meet Macron’s proposed five-year working schedule. “The deadlines will be met!” he said that year during a media…