Expert on Our Lady of Guadalupe named master theologian on apparitions
The Virgin of Guadalupe appeared to the Aztec Indian St. Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill Dec. 9–12, 1531, expressing her wish that a Catholic church be built on the flat…
Australian archbishop faces criticism over pastoral letter on human dignity
“God created male and female as sexually complementary. This means that, sexually speaking, we have literally been made for the opposite sex. He intended that man and woman would be…
As ocean temps hit record, Vatican hosts discussions on climate change, offers resources
In light of the alarming data about ocean temperatures, “EWTN News Nightly” host Tracy Sabol on May 9 spoke to Dr. Erin Lothes, a Catholic environmental theologian and senior manager…
Justice Alito to Franciscan graduates: ‘Go out boldly and change the world’
Alito stressed the importance of knowing one’s values. “We can make the effort to keep in mind what is fundamental and what is permanent in our lives … that is…
What has the Vatican already said about discerning Marian apparitions?
By Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, May 14, 2024 / 13:52 pm Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández will unveil guidelines for discerning Marian apparitions and other supernatural phenomena on Friday, but it…
UPDATE: Washington pro-life activists sentenced to years in prison under FACE Act
The sentences were ordered by U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, who chided Handy for prioritizing her activism above the “needs” of women, according to local news outlet WUSA9. “Neither you…
Pope Francis: Do not abandon grandparents and elderly; remain close to them
He noted that when serving as archbishop of Buenos Aires he “would visit rest homes and realize how rarely those people received visits. Some had not seen their family members…
Pope Francis: The devil is threatening the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church with division
The pope condemned the division emphatically on Monday, saying that such arguments over the Mass are “incompatible with the Christian faith” and show a “grave lack of respect for the…
Virgin Mary today asks same she asked of little shepherds 107 years ago, cardinal says
“The second thing that Our Lady has asked of us and asks us today is to pray for peace” in a world racked by war in places like “Ukraine, Russia,…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. retracts ‘full-term abortion’ support, backs viability limit
“Most late-term abortions in the U.S. involve healthy moms and healthy babies, as even the abortion industry admits,” Dannenfelser added. “We’re one of only eight countries, alongside China and Vietnam,…
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during the 2025 Jubilee
The jubilee year is a time when Catholics are especially encouraged to practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. The Apostolic Penitentiary lists visiting prisoners, spending time with lonely…
9 things to know and share about Fátima
After reading the secret, the Holy Father realized the connection between the assassination attempt and Fátima. He has since consistently attributed his survival of the gunshot wound to the intercession…