10 things you should know about Blessed Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis, a Catholic Italian teenager who died in 2006, was beatified Oct. 10, 2020, in Assisi, Italy. A gamer and computer programmer who loved soccer and the Eucharist, he…
Mexican dubia cardinal: A synod ‘does not have doctrinal authority’
The prelate stressed that they first addressed “the pope, in a very private manner” and “we agreed to publish them to help guide a little the people of goodwill that…
Caritas Jerusalem suspends activities in Gaza and Israel but announces emergency plan
Caritas Jerusalem, which serves the needs of people in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Jerusalem, reported that some of its staff are among those displaced. Consequently, there was no…
Texas executes prisoner despite pleas for clemency from Catholic anti-death-penalty group
In the days and hours leading up to the execution, anti-death-penalty advocates had pleaded with the state to grant Murphy clemency. Among them was the Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN), a…
Synod on Synodality members ask ‘for greater discernment’ of Church teaching on sexuality
Ruffini did not expand on what he meant by “discernment” and was not asked to clarify. Members made the request for “greater discernment” of the Church’s sexual doctrine during the…
The cardinals at the Synod on Synodality: A prelude for the next conclave?
Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals for the Catholic Church on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The men, whose ages range from 49 to 96, come from 15 different countries and…
PHOTOS: Eucharistic procession passes through the heart of New York City
Father Mike Schmitz, a priest of the Diocese of Duluth and a popular Catholic speaker and podcaster, celebrated Mass before the start of the procession at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the…
Firebombed pro-life pregnancy center files FACE Act lawsuit
The other named defendant in the suit is Jennifer Page, 39, who the complaint says is also known as “Jennifer L. Clark” and “Queen City Feminist.” The suit says that…
Sisters issue appeal for ‘safe release’ of 3 nuns who were abducted from Nigerian diocese
In another statement shared with ACI Africa, the vicar general of MDME appealed for prayers and provided further details of the abduction of their members. “The superior general and the…
Prayer opportunities abound at Synod on Synodality
Synod on Synodality official events In the afternoon of Oct. 12, synod members can take part in a group pilgrimage to several of Rome’s catacombs. Canadian sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz…
Pope Francis calls for immediate release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
The pope said that he has been following “what is happening in Israel and Palestine with tears and apprehension.” After Hamas’ attack on Israel killed 1,000 people, the Israeli government…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run as independent: Where does he stand on the issues?
At the same time, Kennedy has said that he is “appalled” by late-term abortion and that he will work to “end those in other ways.” He has said that his…