U.S. religious freedom watchdog’s new appointments include two Catholics
Appointed by the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, Ferguson is a senior fellow with The Catholic Association, an organization that advocates for the free practice…
Cardinal Hollerich urges caution, dialogue on women’s ordination
The archbishop of Luxemburg added: “But I would actually say no. Shortly before the synod, there was a ‘dubia’ from a few cardinals. They asked whether John Paul II’s rejection…
And they’re off! National Eucharistic Pilgrimage routes begin with Holy Spirit-powered send-offs
The Marian, Seton, Juan Diego, and Serra Routes will eventually converge in Indianapolis for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress July 17–21. And they’re off! The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s Eastern Seton…
Pope Francis on Pentecost: The Holy Spirit’s work in us is powerful
“As a beautiful prayer of the early Church says: ‘Let your gentleness, O Lord, and the fruits of your love abide with me,’” he added. Attendees at the Vatican’s Pentecost…
Over 1,000 attend Washington, D.C., Eucharistic procession despite rain
At the lead of the procession were the crossbearer and candle-bearers, followed by religious sisters. After the sisters were children who have recently received their first Communion and then the…
What is the Holy Spirit like?
By Tom Hoopes National Catholic Register, May 19, 2024 / 06:00 am Sunday, May 19, is Pentecost Sunday, and the Mass readings — Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34;…
Hospice and palliative care: A look at ‘absolutely vital’ end-of-life support
Joe Zalot, an ethicist and the director of education at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, said that hospice, when done right, is “very, very important” for both dying patients and…
Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Tagle as special envoy to National Eucharistic Congress
By Zoe Romanowsky CNA Newsroom, May 18, 2024 / 10:35 am Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, as his special envoy…
Pope Francis’ pastoral visit to Verona emphasizes call to be peacemakers
In a brief question-and-answer exchange with three different children, the Holy Father highlighted the importance of the day’s overarching theme of peace. “There are many wars, many wars, both in…
The longest and grandest of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimages: A look at the Serra Route
Lake Tahoe on the Nevada-California border. Credit: EWTN News in Depth At South Lake Tahoe near the California-Nevada border, the procession will take to the water once again and sail…
How life has changed for the girl who recovered her sight at 2023 World Youth Day
Following the pontiff’s advice, they are currently working on writing up Jimena’s testimony and are awaiting a response from the archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal José Cobo Cano, whom they tried…
Here’s how the city of Rome is preparing for the 2025 Jubilee Year
Next to Vatican City, the transformation of Piazza Pia into a more open and pedestrian-friendly square is close to halfway completed. It will connect Castel Sant’Angelo — a historic structure…