Knights of Columbus to cover Rupnik art in DC and Connecticut
There has been no further communication from the Vatican about the inquiry, and it is unclear whether Rupnik may still be living in Rome despite having been given priestly faculties…
Vatican reveals details about 1974 ruling on alleged ‘Lady of All Nations’ apparition
The dicastery’s press release noted that while in the past, “as a rule” it had not made public the details of decisions of this nature, it was now choosing to…
Firefighters quell blaze at French cathedral
The cathedral was evacuated and a security perimeter established, local media reported July 11. Citing information by the French Ministry of Culture, the newspaper Le Figaro said the fire was…
‘The Bible in 10 Minutes’ becomes Father Mike Schmitz’s most viral video in first 24 hours
Beginning with the creation of Adam and Eve, Schmitz outlines the Bible’s story of salvation alongside vivid, colorful animations. The video also brings attention to Moses’ flight out of Egypt,…
States, doctors sue Biden administration over transgender medical mandate
“I am filing suit because I will not allow out-of-touch federal bureaucrats to force Missouri health care providers into performing experimental and dangerous gender-transition procedures on the taxpayer dime.” The…
National Eucharistic Pilgrims serve the poor during ‘Boxes of Mercy’ day of service
Given the summer heat and the substantial weight of the boxes, the July 6 project turned out to be one of the more physically strenuous service opportunities that the pilgrims…
Radio María in Nicaragua shut down by country’s dictatorship
Sources consulted by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, pointed out that this is the same dictatorship, through the Ministry of the Interior, that decides not to receive these financial…
Biden administration shifts again, appears to back sex-change surgeries for minors
The statement provided to HRC is a departure from a comment made by a spokesperson for the White House just last week, which said that sex-change surgeries “should be limited…
Bishops’ committee faces backlash over call for Cuba to be removed from terrorism sponsor list
Poblete said GLA has specifically worked with the Catholic Church in Cuba on human rights and religious freedom issues. The U.S. bishops, Poblete argued, “should respectfully stick with matters of…
Colorado parishes to appeal ruling in dispute over universal preschool program
Ryan Colby, a spokesman for Becket, told CNA on Wednesday that “the court ruled that Catholic preschools in the Archdiocese of Denver can consider religious affiliation in their student admission…
Bishop Zaidan condemns ‘any targeting of civilians’ at Holy Family School in Gaza
On Sunday the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem sharply condemned reports of the Israeli raid. Images circulated on social media on Sunday and Monday showing the destruction wrought at the facility.…
Pope Francis tells AI leaders: No machine should ever choose to take human life
The pope underscored the symbolic importance of discussing AI ethics at the atomic bombing site in Hiroshima, a place that serves as a reminder of the consequences that can arise…