Orthodox Church ordains female deacon
Metropolitan Serafim said that Angelic Molen will have both liturgical and pastoral roles. Credit: St. Phoebe Center for the Deaconess Serafim added that “one of the most important fields of…
Department of Justice goes after pro-life former Rep. Fortenberry again
The new charges were filed in Washington, D.C. Under the previous conviction, Fortenberry did not receive prison time but only probation and community service. Chad Kolton, a spokesperson for Fortenberry,…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorses unrestricted abortion ‘even if it’s full term’
“I don’t think it’s ever OK,” Kennedy added. “I think we should do everything in our power to make sure that never happens, everything that we can do. But I…
Anti-Israel protesters at University of Notre Dame arrested
Days after the arrests, protesters gathered in front of the Notre Dame campus on May 5 at the cross-section of Notre Dame Avenue and Angela Boulevard for an “All eyes…
Migration helps offset serious problem of low birth rate in rich countries, Pope Francis says
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, May 9, 2024 / 16:35 pm During a May 8 audience at the Vatican, Pope Francis said that migration helps fight the crisis caused…
San Antonio archbishop deletes some social media posts about Gaza war
“As we pray & are in solidarity with the Palestinians, does not mean antisemitism,” García-Sillar wrote in one of the posts, which as of Thursday remains on his X page.…
Democratic attorneys general form ‘reproductive rights working group’
Campbell said the group will be prioritizing the use of abortion “shield laws.” These laws provide legal protection to doctors and other entities that provide abortions or mail abortion pills…
Botswana diocese mourns loss of bishop who collapsed during Mass
“This diocese is a welcoming diocese; the sisters and the priests are welcoming, and they have been visiting the detention center and the refugee center,” he said. “I personally have…
Cause for canonization of quadriplegic lay evangelist advances
By Abel Camasca ACI Prensa Staff, May 8, 2024 / 17:53 pm The diocesan phase of the cause of beatification of the Servant of God Nino Baglieri has been closed…
Catholic radio stations push back on new race and gender reporting rules
In an April 29 complaint filed with the FCC and shared with CNA, three Catholic broadcasters — Ave Maria Radio, Armor of God Catholic Radio, and La Promesa Foundation —…
Why did Pope Francis invoke St. Stanislaus for peace in Ukraine and Israel?
What does Poland have to do with these wars? This comes as the wars in Ukraine and Israel continue to drag on, currently with no end in sight. With both…
Court backs Catholic school sued by teacher in same-sex union who was denied rehire
Charlotte Catholic High School ended its relationship with teacher Lonnie Billard in 2014 after he posted on Facebook that he was engaged to another man and planned to enter into…