Federal court shields U.S. bishops from abortion mandate as lawsuit plays out
The regulation also includes a prohibition on interference with the accommodations; it further forbids retaliation against a person who uses the accommodations. The Monday ruling from the U.S. District Court…
Catholic pilgrims at Pittsburgh processions evangelize about Christ and the Eucharist
Mark Palaski, a Pittsburgh resident, told CNA: “So many people were driving by and stopping,” adding that they “showed us respect.” Bob O’Mara, a teacher living in Brookline, attended the…
Pope Francis erects new metropolitan see in Zambia, appoints pioneer archbishop
With Kabwe and Solwezi as suffragan dioceses, the new metropolitan see has begun with 187 priests (106 diocesan and 81 religious), 151 religious brothers, 340 religious sisters, 143 major seminarians,…
Judge blocks Biden gender identity protection rule in 6 states
Reeves halted the enforcement of Biden’s changes to Title IX in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, explaining that Title IX was set to enable women to receive…
Two years after overturning of Roe, pro-lifers come to DC to ‘Celebrate Life’
In their talks, the speakers will address ways the pro-life movement can engage younger generations, the ongoing sex-trafficking crisis, and healing those affected by abortion, among other subjects. Apart from…
Jesuits in Bolivia admit their actions were ‘disastrous’ in dealing with sexual abuse
The statement was posted on the Jesuits’ website a day after the Spanish newspaper El País published a report on Roma, the Spanish priest who is alleged to have “abused…
Three young adult pilgrims walk from Paris to Jerusalem ‘to deepen our faith’
They stopped for a month in Medjugorje (Bosnia and Herzegovina), where their family joined them for Christmas. “It was a difficult time. Again, we didn’t know what to do. But…
Catholic migrant shelter calls ‘human smuggling’ accusations ‘utter nonsense’
In a court document filed by Paxton in May, he claimed to have “reviewed and obtained sworn testimony” indicating that the nonprofit is engaging in illegal immigration activities. Paxton said…
Schismatic Spanish nuns have last chance to avoid formal excommunication
By David Ramos ACI Prensa Staff, Jun 17, 2024 / 17:15 pm The Archdiocese of Burgos in Spain has granted an extension to the Poor Clares of Belorado, giving them…
New data shows more people traveling for abortions post-Dobbs
Some states with more permissive abortion policies that border pro-life states have seen a large influx of people traveling from another state to receive abortions. For example, about 71% of…
‘The Mass is something sacred’: Argentina archbishop responds to political chants at Mass
By David Ramos ACI Prensa Staff, Jun 17, 2024 / 15:00 pm In response to the controversy sparked by people chanting a political slogan during a Mass in the Argentine…
Catholic fathers talk fatherhood, family values, and threats to the African family
Young fathers in Africa are overburdened by poverty. Because of poverty they don’t have a way to help their families. Others are scared to enter the marriage institution. Poverty has…