Pope Francis laments when ‘ideology replaces faith’ in segment of U.S. Catholics
“The problems that moralists have to examine today are very serious, and to deal with them they have to take the risk of making changes, but in the direction I…
After 1,700 years, an ancient olive tree marks the vanished hometown of St. Augustine
“The Romans then defeated Numidia and began colonizing the area for its grain and olive orchards,” Denova said. “At the same time, Roman businessmen settled in the area.” Augustine, Denova…
Pope Francis to visit one of the world’s most polluted capitals this week
The polluted air is caused in part by settlements that encircle the city in what is called the Ger District, where poor families burn black market raw coal as well…
Lessons from Saint Monica for those whose children and grandchildren have left the Church
Monica’s fourth-century world is remarkably similar to our own; she lived in a time when Christianity was just beginning and paganism still had a hold. She felt alone at times…
Pope Francis: ‘We cannot be indifferent’ to people caught in drug addiction
Francis underlined in his message that it is often teens and young adults who fall into addiction, especially in a society in which they are “deprived of points of reference”…
6 things you should know about the persecution of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua
The prelate remained under house arrest until Feb. 10, when he was sentenced to 26 years and four months in prison for “treason.” A day earlier, Álvarez refused to leave…
Pope Francis: ‘Look to Jesus always’
Pope Francis gives his weekly Angelus address every Sunday from a window of the Apostolic Palace, part of Vatican City State. Vatican Media “Christ, brothers and sisters, is not a…
Pope Francis: Synod on Synodality ‘truly important’ despite being ‘of little interest to the general public’
Pope Francis accepts the “È Giornalismo” prize from Italian journalists at the Apostolic Palace on Aug. 26, 2023. Vatican Media “You must know that, even before becoming bishop of Rome,…
Parents in Mexico deliver over 100,000 signatures opposing textbooks with gender ideology
Despite the fact that the SEP was notified of the court decision, it said on its social media that there is no legal impediment to continue distributing the material because…
UPDATED: Wyoming bishop cleared of abuse by the Vatican dies at 91
“The Scripture readings and the liturgy itself proclaim the mystery of God’s love and the mystery of Jesus’ victorious death and resurrection — mysteries that apply to the deceased and…
Expert on Nicaragua urges U.S. to ‘stop dawdling with the dictator’
He explained that expelling religion from the country will take them a long period of time as the Nicaraguan people are “devout people” and “deeply religious.” Despite the strong faith…
Catholic Church loses bid to have abuse lawsuit thrown out in Australia
Brisbane-based Shine Lawyers confirmed the decision in a LinkedIn post on Friday, with Senior Associate Gabrielle Verhagen calling the order “a significant outcome for relatives of abuse victims who have…