Pope Francis opens Vatican’s Judicial Year, has aide read speech due to ‘bronchitis’
The pope’s remarks to the Vatican magistrates highlighted the virtue of courage, which he observed was at the very center of justice. He said that when “combined with fortitude, ensures…
Pope Francis to the world’s children: ‘If we really want to be happy, we need to pray’
By Matthew Santucci Vatican City, Mar 2, 2024 / 10:16 am Pope Francis has issued a message to the world’s children in anticipation of the Church’s first-ever World Children’s Day,…
Catholic priest finds kidney donor through parishioner
In November 2023, he decided to write a letter in the parish bulletin letting parishioners know that he was in search of a kidney donor. Despite having several people reach…
Experts warn of ‘inhumane’ treatment of embryos, ‘evil’ circumstances surrounding IVF
IVF has “totally upended society’s understanding” of what it means to procreate, Waters said. Children “can be created at will by any adults who simply have the right parts whether…
Catholics express concern over eroding ‘brain death’ standards
The previous AAN guidelines, released in 2010, did not mandate tests for complete cessation of brain function beyond what can be diagnosed bedside, such as an electroencephalogram. Further, AAN’s 2023…
Catholic bishops object to Senate IVF bill, warn against deaths of preborn children
The four signatories were Bishop Michael Burbidge, who chairs the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities; Bishop Robert Barron, who chairs the Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth; Archbishop…
Alabama Senate passes IVF protection bill amid Catholic outcry
“It’s unjust from the perspective that it singles out in vitro embryonic human beings and it puts them beyond the protections of the law. It’s also unjust to the families…
Archdiocese demands priests apologize for ‘scandalous’ words about Pope Francis
In his presentation, Calvo added: “I also pray a lot for the pope, so that he can go to heaven as soon as possible,” to which Delgado added: “It’s one…
Bishop Barron leads prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood, calls for end to ‘culture of death’
Peter Martin, the director of communications for the diocese, told CNA that Barron “joined the seminarians from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary (Winona) for an hour of prayer as…
French bishops lament country’s enshrinement of abortion in constitution
By Diego Lopez Marina ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 1, 2024 / 16:00 pm By a vote of 267-50, the French Senate this week approved a constitutional amendment to include women’s…
CVS and Walgreens to begin selling abortion pills this month
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 1, 2024 / 15:00 pm CVS and Walgreens, the two largest pharmacy chains in the country, announced on Friday that they will begin…
Pope Francis meets FSSP head, confirms right to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass
At the first private audience, held on Feb. 4, 2022, the FSSP asked for clarification regarding the implementation of Traditionis Custodes with respect to the Ecclesia Dei communities. In a…