Charlie Rodríguez, first contemporary beatified layman in the Americas
The liturgy was of great interest to him, but not merely for its externals. “Charlie made us understand that the true meaning of ‘liturgy’ comes from its Greek roots: ‘leiton’…
House Democrats ask accountability office to investigate pregnancy center funding
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 12, 2024 / 17:55 pm Two House Democrats who serve on the Oversight and Accountability Committee are asking the Government Accountability Office (GAO)…
At Conservatism Conference, panel challenges philosophy of church-state separation
Reno, along with Mitchell, made that case that federally imposed secularism is not true neutrality in matters of religion. Rather, Mitchell argued, society has embraced “incomplete religion,” which seeks to…
Catholic Relief Services mobilizes supplies after hurricane ‘rips through’ Caribbean
The monster storm “swept a destructive path” through Barbados, St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Grenada, and Jamaica, CRS noted, leaving at least 10 dead there and thousands seeking refuge. Cristopher…
Gun found in abandoned suitcase before papal visit to Trieste, Italy
The pope made the trip to participate in the annual event organized by the Catholic Church in Italy dedicated to promoting Catholic social doctrine. In a statement to Il Piccolo…
Catholics in Africa want Nigeria withdrawn from ‘pro-LGBT, pro-abortion’ Samoa agreement
In addition, CitizenGo Africa says that Article 36.1 on the importance of gender equality and women’s economic empowerment and Article 36.2, which commits parties to implement the Beijing Declaration and…
Filipino bishops urge nation to ‘take a little more time’ before legalizing civil divorce
The Catholic Church is “in no position to dictate on the state what is best for Filipino families,” the statement claims. “We know that our stubborn assertion that a genuine…
U.S. military disavows presentation that described National Right to Life as ‘terrorist group’
The presentation drew sharp criticism for its equation of a major pro-life group with “terrorism.” In a statement Thursday, NRLC President Carol Tobias described the slide as “deeply offensive to…
Church-builders Louis and Zélie Martin: St. Thérèse’s incomparable parents
Zélie prayed that God would give her many children who could become consecrated to God. God blessed them with nine, four of whom died soon after they were divinely consecrated…
Pro-life roundup: Arkansas abortion amendment disqualified
The record vote on Wednesday was 49 in favor and 44 against, meaning the measure fell well short of the 67-vote supermajority required for passage. All but two Republicans —…
20,000 attend Mass marking 50th anniversary of the Neocatechumenal Way in U.S.
Although Argüello did not attend the Mass in person, he joined the celebration with a video call from Madrid, Spain. He recalled how in 1974 he visited several parish priests…
Diocese of Toledo to pay $1 million to three priest sex abuse victims
The diocese responded by establishing an “Independent Healing and Reconciliation Program” for the three victims, Kircher said. “Those have been done around the country for large pools of clients,” he…