What is causing our fertility crisis? Catholic experts weigh in
“Our society is failing to make people want to have kids,” Carney said. “Our society is falling short in all these ways. … It is our culture that is family-unfriendly.”…
Trump polls ahead of Biden among Catholic voters with shift in Hispanic vote
Hispanic Catholics, who make up approximately 40% of the U.S. Church, continue to favor Biden, but at a much smaller margin, 49% to 47%. This is a serious decline in…
Faith’s Timeless Roots: America’s Catholic Church Outlook
Explore the resurgence of tradition within America's Catholic Church and its relevance for believers today. From reviving ancient practices to navigating modern challenges, uncover the timeless roots shaping the Church's…
Pope Francis tells world’s parish priests: The Church could not go on without you
“Before all else, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the generous work that you do each day, sowing seeds of the Gospel in every kind of…
Priest shot dead in South Africa; Catholic bishops there decry ‘pandemic’ of murder
“Father Tatu worked for several years as the SACBC media and communications officer with dedication; we are saddened by his tragic death. We extend our condolences to the Stigmatine congregation,…
Pope Francis to speak at event on Italy’s record-low birth rate
Italy’s overall population has been falling since 2014 with 282,000 more deaths than births in Italy in 2023. The country has one of the lowest birth rates in Europe: 1.2…
Walk to Mary pilgrimage brings thousands to ‘grounds where Mary appeared’
The lady replied: “I am the Queen of Heaven who prays for the conversion of sinners, and I wish you to do the same.” The Blessed Mother then told the…
Colombian bishops call for day of prayer for peace, reconciliation in violence-torn country
In a video message, the president of the CEC and archbishop of Bogotá, Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio, invites people to recognize that “beyond our differences, we are all children…
Pro-life roundup: Here’s what happened with abortion at the state level this week
Arizona Senate votes to repeal law protecting life at conception In a 16-14 vote the Arizona Senate voted to repeal a law protecting unborn babies from abortion beginning at conception.…
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem takes possession of Rome titular church after delays due to war
Consequently, the patriarch, who had planned to travel to Rome, had to cancel the trip at the last minute and reschedule the ceremony. Pizzaballa was created a cardinal by Pope…
Archdiocese of Baltimore concludes traumatic ‘listening sessions’ around restructuring plan
A non-Filipino member of the shrine, David Bender, bluntly stated: “The proposal does not make spiritual sense.” Many of those wearing custom T-shirts came from Holy Rosary, a parish in…
Archdiocese of New Orleans suspected of child sex trafficking, warrant shows
Judge Juana Lombard granted police the search warrant last week, but the allegations in the warrant were not made public until Tuesday, April 30. It allows police to search personnel…