Giving thanks by giving food: Society of St. Vincent de Paul volunteers serve the needy
By Matt McDonald CNA Newsroom, Nov 29, 2024 / 12:50 pm While millions of Americans were traveling or cooking or getting ready to watch a football game, several thousand volunteers…
Catholic bishops in UK express dismay after Parliament passes assisted suicide bill
By Madeleine Teahan London, England, Nov 29, 2024 / 12:20 pm The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have expressed dismay after a historic vote today, Nov. 29, during which…
Prosecutor confirms existence of Vatican dossier on disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Nov 29, 2024 / 10:00 am The Vatican’s chief prosecutor confirmed at a public event on Wednesday that despite prior denials, the Vatican does possess…
Sister Wilhelmina’s order expands to English abbey founded by St. Thomas More’s family
By Andy Drozdziak London, England, Nov 29, 2024 / 09:18 am The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles have opened a new location at St. Mary’s Abbey in Colwich, Staffordshire,…
Irish bishops call for voters to prioritize human dignity and common good
By Patrick J. Passmore Dublin, Ireland, Nov 29, 2024 / 08:10 am As Ireland heads to the polls on Friday, respect for the dignity of human life is among the…
Mexican bishops clarify: there is no ‘Mayan rite’
By Diego López Colín Puebla, Mexico, Nov 29, 2024 / 07:00 am Mexico’s bishops have issued a statement clarifying that there is no such thing as an approved “Mayan rite”…
Proposed amendments to Iraqi law undermines women’s dignity, says human rights expert
By Georgena Habbaba ACI MENA, Nov 29, 2024 / 06:00 am Recent attempts to amend Iraq’s Personal Status Law — a civil set of laws regarding family life — have…
On eve of UK assisted suicide vote, archbishop defends role of religion in public square
By Madeleine Teahan London, England, Nov 28, 2024 / 10:30 am The leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has made a robust defense of the role of…
What makes the religious so happy?
By Peter Laffin National Catholic Register, Nov 28, 2024 / 08:28 am Some might be surprised to learn that religious work leads to greater personal fulfillment than any other profession.…
Outgoing Australian ambassador notes growing momentum of women leadership in the Vatican
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Nov 28, 2024 / 08:04 am Heading home after serving four and a half years in the Vatican as Australia’s ambassador to the Holy See,…
‘Intergenerational healing’ has no basis in Catholic doctrine, Spanish bishops affirm
By Nicolás de Cárdenas Madrid, Spain, Nov 28, 2024 / 07:30 am The Spanish Bishops’ Conference has published a doctrinal note criticizing the practice of so-called “intergenerational healing” or “healing…
Pope Francis confirms plans to visit Turkey for historic Nicaea council anniversary
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Nov 28, 2024 / 06:30 am Pope Francis told a group of theologians on Thursday he plans to visit Turkey for the 1,700th anniversary of…