New York Encounter kicks off this weekend: Here’s what you need to know
Though the New York Encounter is organized by members of CL, Catholics from many different groups — or none at all — attend. “We have people coming from Opus Dei,…
Vatican archbishop to visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they confront earthquake fallout
Reuters reported that an estimated 42,000 people have been killed and over 100,000 people have been injured in the disaster. Approximately 2.4 million people are displaced from their homes. Francis…
Court decides to reconsider Connecticut’s transgender athlete case
“Selina, Chelsea, Alanna, and Ashley — like all female athletes — deserve access to fair competition,” ADF Senior Counsel Christiana Kiefer said in a statement. “We’re pleased the 2nd Circuit…
Pope Francis: ‘I believe that the pope’s ministry is for life’
The pope, repeating information he had revealed in a prior interview, said that he signed a resignation letter two months after his election as pope in case he should become…
Church seeks justice for beatified Argentine who was slain more than 40 years ago
The diocese said in a statement that “along with the Pedernera family, is participating in the proceedings as a private complainant through the lawyers representing them, Dr. Mirta Sánchez and…
Canadian government moves to delay expanding assisted suicide to include the mentally ill
In a Feb. 2 interview with Cable Public Affairs Channel, Lametti said that “the delay is not a hesitation to include . It is more a recognition of the complexity…
Catholic groups join fight against FDA approval of abortion pill
According to the lawsuit, ending these safeguards increases the risk of forced abortions and “helps sex traffickers and sexual abusers to force their victims into getting abortions while preventing the…
Synod on Synodality: North American delegates embark on writing retreat
These are the questions the writing group will be considering: Which intuitions resonate most strongly with the lived experiences and realities of the Church in your continent? Which experiences are…
Bishops open registration for first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years
The congress is expected to have a festival-like atmosphere, similar to World Youth Day, and will likely draw a crowd of 80,000 faithful. According to the event’s website, the bishops…
Judge upholds Maine law on retroactive abuse lawsuits, says Catholic diocese challenge has a point
Previously, the diocese has said it would plan to take the constitutional question to the state’s highest court. CNA sought comment from the Diocese of Portland but did not receive…
Pope Francis: Bring the Gospel into the world without becoming worldly
Many Christians will be tempted to think “let us become relevant, numerous, prestigious, and the world will listen to us and respect us and we will defeat the wolves,” the…
Pope Francis contributes to earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey
The shirts and other supplies are expected to arrive in Turkey’s port city of Iskenderun in two days. The small city was one of those heavily damaged by the Feb.…