French court sentences Cardinal Ouellet, religious community to fines after expelling nun
According to the court’s ruling, “in canon law, as in civil law, anyone who claims to be delegated must prove his delegation.” However, Ouellet did not present a specific mandate…
New episode involving land dispute shakes Armenian community in Jerusalem again
What happened April 3 was a sudden escalation of the conflict due to direct intervention by the police, according to a statement by the ArQ. “Israeli settlers representing Xana Gardens…
Catholic bishop urges U.S. Secretary of State to build ‘partnership’ with Nigeria to address violence
“The bishops of Nigeria have decried the unabated violence perpetrated by terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State-West Africa Province in the northeastern states, Zaidan noted in…
Is Divine Mercy The Key To Finding Forgiveness In Your Life?
It’s often said that forgiveness is a key aspect of finding peace and moving forward in life. But what role does divine mercy play in this process? Divine mercy is…
Catholic Home Missions Appeal: an opportunity for parishes to ‘minister to their neighbors’
In 2023, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal raised more than $9.8 million toward grants for dioceses with limited resources. “The faithful who live in the mission dioceses give sacrificially to…
How Can The Easter Season Lead You To Experience The Gift Of Pentecost?
There’s a profound connection between the Easter season and the celebration of Pentecost in the Christian faith. As Christians around the world commemorate the resurrection of Jesus during the Easter…
Catholic Nebraska lawmaker leaves Democratic Party over its pro-abortion views
Because of these votes, the Democratic Party of Douglas County withdrew its support for McDonnell and stripped him of his voting rights on internal matters within the county party. He…
Catholic Relief Services increasing efforts in Gaza despite deaths of aid workers
“We benefit greatly from local expertise, with experienced staff informing all the decisions that we make,” he said. “We also have a field security plan, with analysis of the risks…
‘Rocker’ Spanish priest dies from burns suffered during lighting of Easter fire
By Nicolás de Cárdenas ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 4, 2024 / 14:55 pm Father Javier Sánchez of the Archdiocese of Zaragoza in Spain died early this morning from burns he…
Baltimore Archdiocese sues insurers over abuse claims coverage
The insurers have also allegedly failed to acknowledge their obligation to “indemnify the archdiocese and/or parishes, including the funding of any settlements or judgments.” The 22 named insurers have contracted…
Oldest man in the world dead at 114; prayed the rosary twice daily
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Apr 4, 2024 / 11:30 am Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, a twice-daily prayer of the rosary who at his death was the confirmed oldest…
Pope Francis ‘deeply saddened,’ expresses closeness with victims of Taiwan earthquake
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Hualien County on the island’s eastern coast at approximately 8 a.m. local time on Wednesday. It was the strongest to hit the island in 25 years.…