California governor: Pope Francis told me he was ‘proud’ of state’s death penalty moratorium
“I wasn’t anticipating that, especially in the context of this convening,” he told the news outlet. Pope Francis throughout his pontificate has promoted the end of the death penalty worldwide,…
Movie on Blessed Carlo Acutis and his love for the Eucharist opens this weekend
The film about Acutis, who had a deep love for the Eucharist that was reflected in the extensive research he did on Eucharistic miracles around the world, can be a…
Fernández: Vatican’s new apparitions guidelines stress ‘caution’ in discernment process
Noting that these new norms establish a set of pragmatic guidelines to assist the local ordinary as well as the dicastery, Fernández said that “some phenomenon that could have a…
Pro-lifers rally in London amid consideration of abortion amendments
In a May 8 statement, Bishop John Sherrington, lead bishop for life issues and auxiliary bishop of Westminster, expressed support for an amendment from member of Parliament Caroline Ansell that…
Vatican overturns own decision on seminary dean
Lintner also contributed a chapter offering “theological-ethical reflections on a blessing ceremony for same-sex couples” to a book titled “The Benediction of Same-Sex Partnerships.” Rome’s position on Lintner’s appointment was…
New norms give Vatican greater say on alleged apparitions
Responding to the “development of modern means of communication” and “the increase in pilgrimages,” the document notes that these alleged events assume a global character “meaning that a decision made…
Catholic pilgrimages in the United States: a new renaissance?
“On pilgrimage we contribute physically, mentally, spiritually to our prayers, and it often gives us comfort that we’re doing everything we can to leave our petition in God’s hands,” he…
Harrison Butker supported by Kansas City bishop, prominent Catholics amid speech backlash
“His courage and his commitment to Catholicism is laudatory,” Donohue wrote. “A heralded Catholic football player defends traditional moral values at a Catholic college — how novel — and within…
California teacher fired for religious beliefs gets six-figure payout in court
“I stand with them,” she said, adding: “I’m there for the parents who are choosing public school. I still think if there children there, I believe Christians need to be…
Pope Francis says conservative critics have a ‘suicidal attitude’
Francis has occasionally addressed criticism leveled against him during his more than 10 years as pontiff, saying in August 2023 that the U.S. Catholic Church is characterized by “a very…
Pope Francis: Young people ‘can break the chains of antagonism’ between Catholics, Orthodox
He also addressed a particular greeting to the archbishop of Athens and all Greece, His Beatitude Ieronymos II, who was present at the audience and whom the pontiff described as…
Thomas Aquinas College goes off the grid with green power plan
After a wildfire encircled the California campus in 2017, TAC’s energy was forever altered. High winds had sparked a fire from a high-voltage power line, turning a spark into one…