National Eucharistic Pilgrims serve the poor during ‘Boxes of Mercy’ day of service
Given the summer heat and the substantial weight of the boxes, the July 6 project turned out to be one of the more physically strenuous service opportunities that the pilgrims…
Radio María in Nicaragua shut down by country’s dictatorship
Sources consulted by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, pointed out that this is the same dictatorship, through the Ministry of the Interior, that decides not to receive these financial…
Biden administration shifts again, appears to back sex-change surgeries for minors
The statement provided to HRC is a departure from a comment made by a spokesperson for the White House just last week, which said that sex-change surgeries “should be limited…
Bishops’ committee faces backlash over call for Cuba to be removed from terrorism sponsor list
Poblete said GLA has specifically worked with the Catholic Church in Cuba on human rights and religious freedom issues. The U.S. bishops, Poblete argued, “should respectfully stick with matters of…
Colorado parishes to appeal ruling in dispute over universal preschool program
Ryan Colby, a spokesman for Becket, told CNA on Wednesday that “the court ruled that Catholic preschools in the Archdiocese of Denver can consider religious affiliation in their student admission…
Bishop Zaidan condemns ‘any targeting of civilians’ at Holy Family School in Gaza
On Sunday the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem sharply condemned reports of the Israeli raid. Images circulated on social media on Sunday and Monday showing the destruction wrought at the facility.…
Pope Francis tells AI leaders: No machine should ever choose to take human life
The pope underscored the symbolic importance of discussing AI ethics at the atomic bombing site in Hiroshima, a place that serves as a reminder of the consequences that can arise…
Families on pilgrimage: Catholics of all ages join Eucharistic processions in St. Louis
Bridget and John Hilmes. Credit: Jonah McKeown/CNA Brandon and Celie Gervais came from St. Peters, Missouri, just down the road. They brought their three children, with the youngest riding in…
Cardinal Müller condemns statue of Virgin Mary giving birth displayed in Austrian cathedral
Müller told kath.net: “A critique of changing Christian art from being a means of piety into an advertisement for feminist ideology in violation of the natural sense of modesty cannot…
Pope Francis praises National Eucharistic Revival in the U.S.
Tagle will celebrate the closing Mass of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. In the letter, the pope commends Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and…
Panel explains how state laws can help parents shield kids from online sexual material
For laws to survive legal challenges, Candeub said it’s important the law be “narrow and focused.” However, he also said the Supreme Court “must reevaluate its views on how age…
Synod organizer says Vatican doctrine office is studying women deacons
“An ‘open door’ of the community is needed, allowing people to enter without feeling threatened or judged.” When asked at the press conference whether the proposal of a new ministry…