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…
The St. Benedict medal: a defense against demonic attacks
By R. Jared Staudt National Catholic Register, Jul 11, 2024 / 13:15 pm Temptations in a fallen city, memories of a beautiful woman, a poisoned chalice, the attacks of an…
Missouri priest pleads guilty to $300,000 theft from parish
The pastor was transferred to a new parish in 2021, the attorney’s office said, after which “it was discovered that he had emptied that bank account.” Medina had sent a…
Knights of Columbus to cover Rupnik art in DC and Connecticut
There has been no further communication from the Vatican about the inquiry, and it is unclear whether Rupnik may still be living in Rome despite having been given priestly faculties…
Vatican reveals details about 1974 ruling on alleged ‘Lady of All Nations’ apparition
The dicastery’s press release noted that while in the past, “as a rule” it had not made public the details of decisions of this nature, it was now choosing to…
Firefighters quell blaze at French cathedral
The cathedral was evacuated and a security perimeter established, local media reported July 11. Citing information by the French Ministry of Culture, the newspaper Le Figaro said the fire was…
‘The Bible in 10 Minutes’ becomes Father Mike Schmitz’s most viral video in first 24 hours
Beginning with the creation of Adam and Eve, Schmitz outlines the Bible’s story of salvation alongside vivid, colorful animations. The video also brings attention to Moses’ flight out of Egypt,…
States, doctors sue Biden administration over transgender medical mandate
“I am filing suit because I will not allow out-of-touch federal bureaucrats to force Missouri health care providers into performing experimental and dangerous gender-transition procedures on the taxpayer dime.” The…