U.S. bishops vote to advance canonization cause of American priest Isaac Hecker
Hecker felt God was calling him to stand up for exploited immigrants in the city, so he and his brothers joined a faction of New York’s Democratic Party known as…
‘Do the right thing’: Senators demand secretary of defense rescind abortion travel policy
This week, a group of 27 senators published a letter to Austin writing that, with the issuance of the policy, Austin has “broken your promise to the American people not…
Synod’s next steps? U.S. bishops look to Rome for guidance, say priests and poor need a voice
“When you think about it being a 41-page document, how are we going to consult people? Are they going to read 41 pages?” Rhoades said during a Nov. 14 press…
Catholic Relief Services warns of disease, ‘long-term’ hunger amid devastating Ghana flood
“There could be disease outbreaks and devastating long-term impacts on hunger as 200,000 hectares remain covered by water,” Mumuni said. The press release stated that the “current level of assistance…
Vatican doctrine office reaffirms that Catholics cannot be Freemasons
The Vatican document reaffirms that “those who are formally and knowingly enrolled in Masonic Lodges and have embraced Masonic principles” fall under the provisions of the Catholic Church’s 1983 “Declaration…
American Medical Association retains opposition to assisted suicide
CMA member Timothy Millea, chair of the Health Care Policy Committee and Conscience Rights Protection Task Force, said in a Nov. 14 statement that the “involvement of CMA members nationwide…
March for Life unveils 2024 theme: ‘With Every Woman, For Every Child’
Rather, Mancini emphasized that “women deserve to know all of their options,” such as “the love, compassion, and free resources that are available to them through the vast pro-life safety…
USCCB president urges evangelization amid wars and challenges facing Church
“Our thoughts turn readily to the Holy Land, sacred to all three monotheistic religions,” he said. “We recognize and defend the right of Israel to exist and to enjoy a…
USCCB president urges Israel to ‘find a way to negotiate’ to protect civilians
“I think everyone would recognize that Israel has a superior military force. They should be able to perhaps try and find some way to negotiate. I know that they’ve taken…
USCCB president Archbishop Broglio calls on Israel to negotiate with Hamas
“I think everyone would recognize that Israel has a superior military force. They should be able to perhaps try and find some way to negotiate. I know that they’ve taken…
Satanic Temple announces launch of ‘After School Satan Club’ at Connecticut elementary school
“The state’s first ASSC will launch on Dec. 1 at Lebanon Elementary School in just a few weeks,” the group said. “ASSC volunteers are ready to create a fun and…
Beijing archbishop becomes first to visit Hong Kong since Chinese revolution
Earlier this year, Li prayed for the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China “as soon as possible” during a Mass at the…