Pope Francis decries how ‘the unborn with disabilities are aborted’ in throwaway culture
The “First World Report on Disability” found that people with some form of physical, sensory, or intellectual impairment experience multiple disadvantages compared with the rest of the population, which include…
Vatican official meets Vietnam’s prime minister during historic diplomatic trip
With the new appointment, Vietnam is the only Asian communist country to have a resident papal envoy live in the country. The Catholic Church in Vietnam has seen a rising…
Walking The Path Of Sacrifice – A How-To For Easter And Conversion
Most people are familiar with the concept of sacrifice, but how can we truly walk the path of sacrifice, especially during the Easter season? Sacrifice is an integral part of…
Report: Society of St. Pius X priest admits to years of sexual misconduct with minors
In a statement published April 5 on its website, the SSPX expressed deep regret over the abuse. “The Society of St. Pius X cannot find strong enough words to condemn…
Awakening To Grace – A Guide To Spiritual Growth And Redemption
Spiritual awakening is a profound and transformative experience that often leads individuals on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and redemption. It is a process of becoming more aware of the…
Catholics who participate in Eucharistic Pilgrimage, Congress can receive plenary indulgences
He added: “Through the efforts of the revival over the last two years, we have been building up to the pilgrimage and congress that will offer Catholics a chance to…
Japanese company’s pivot to adult diapers underscores crashing fertility rates worldwide
Laurie DeRose, an assistant professor in Catholic University of America’s sociology department, told CNA this week that aging and fertility crises have their roots in birth rates that began years…
New Idaho law aims to protect against forced use of incorrect pronouns, names
In terms of enforcement, the act provides for a “private cause of action for injunctive relief, monetary damages, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, and any other appropriate relief.” Alliance Defending…
Trump says he will not sign a national abortion ban if reelected
Trump had minutes earlier indicated that he disagreed with this week’s historic ruling at the Arizona Supreme Court. That court on Monday ruled that state law does not guarantee a…
Indian bishops’ ‘guidelines’ for Catholic schools elicit mixed reaction
The Indian bishops’ recommendations have been widely hailed as a bold initiative by the Church and are in stark contrast to Hindu nationalists of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) efforts…
After protest from Catholics, blasphemous potato chip ad ordered pulled in Italy
The commercial evinced a “lack of respect and creativity,” AIART said this week, arguing that the ad was a “telltale sign of disrespect for users, their cultural and moral identity,…
Can Divine Mercy Sunday Lead To Your Spiritual Transformation?
Grace can manifest in various forms in our lives, one of which is through the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday. This special day, which falls on the second Sunday of…