Pope Francis lambasts the scourge of human trafficking
The Holy Father pointed out that trafficking is “a ‘business’ that disrespects and disregards human dignity, delivering large profits to people without moral scruples.” “Trafficking is constantly evolving and always…
Joy in Syria: Pope Francis gives ‘green light’ for canonization of ‘Martyrs of Damascus’
By Marinella Bandini Jerusalem, May 23, 2024 / 17:11 pm In Damascus, Syria, today, news that the 11 “Martyrs of Damascus” will be canonized was received with “emotion and hope,”…
Federal government backs down, allows Virginia Knights to hold annual Memorial Day Mass
Yet on Thursday afternoon, First Liberty Institute said in a press release that the Knights would be permitted to hold the Mass on Monday as planned. NPS “has granted a…
Number of Catholic parishes in Baltimore’s core will be halved, archdiocese says
According to the archdiocesan publication Catholic Review, the 61 current parishes serve approximately 5,000 Catholics — about 1% of the Catholics in the archdiocese, served by 44% of the archdiocese’…
Michigan attorney general releases third report on alleged diocesan abuse
The diocese “agreed to provide reports of abuse to the Department of Attorney General,” Nessel’s office said, describing diocesan participation in the investigation as “instrumental.” Though the report contains “detailed…
Vatican reinstates Carmelite nun after bishop’s dismissal in Texas over affair with priest
“Although the dicastery acknowledged that Mother Teresa Agnes admitted to misconduct against the Sixth Commandment of the Decalogue,” Olson wrote, “they reasoned in part that her admission did not establish…
Biden administration launches reporting tool for health law at center of abortion dispute
Although Daniel said EMTALA is “a life-affirming law,” she added that people need to view this announcement with skepticism, based on the Biden administration’s efforts to expand abortion through the…
Archaeological discovery sheds light on Christian pilgrimages to Holy Land 1,500 years ago
This site, in fact, lies only a half-day’s walk from the ancient port of Gaza, and the church is located along an ancient Roman road that led from the coast…
Carlo Acutis to be first millennial saint: Pope Francis recognizes miracle for canonization
Carlo was a tech-savvy kid who loved computers, animals, and video games. His spiritual director has recalled that Carlo was convinced that the evidence of Eucharistic miracles could be persuasive…
Analysis shows number of nonreligious Americans stabilizing after prior surge
The stabilization shows a halt — or at least a pause — in previous trends, which showed a rise in Americans identifying themselves as atheist, agnostic, or no particular religion.…
Our Lady of Guadalupe becomes point of contention in Mexican presidential debate
Conflicts between the Catholic Church and the Mexican state date back to the second half of the 19th century, but tensions reached a critical point with the promulgation of the…
Archbishop Lori completes court-ordered ‘listening sessions’ with sexual abuse victims
Two of the eight claimants were students at St. Peter Claver Parish and School in West Baltimore. The first to testify was 12 when she said she started being stalked…