Woman born of surrogacy shares why she supports Pope Francis’ call for a global ban
According to Lahl, a total ban on “renting wombs and buying children” is needed because of the inevitable limits of regulation. “How do you regulate to prevent health risks to…
A total solar eclipse through a lens of faith
“There’s nothing we have found that specifically ties an eclipse to spirituality,” Osborne told the National Catholic Register, CNA’s sister news partner. “However, if you think about it, there are…
5 reasons to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
“At the hour of their death, I defend as my own glory every soul that will say this chaplet; or when others say it for a dying person, the indulgence…
Pope Francis on Divine Mercy Sunday: The ‘fullness of life’ is ‘realized in Jesus’
The pope drew upon the disciples, despondent and secluded in the upper room, who “are going through the most tragic moment in life” to showcase how Christ’s coming to them…
Wisconsin bishop accuses Archbishop Viganò of ‘public defamation’
Powers wrote that it has “long been a tradition in the Diocese of Superior to honor the heritage of our Native Americans before major diocesan celebrations,” including at his installation…
Diocese of Rome shake-up: Pope Francis transfers vicar to Vatican post
With his papal appointment as vicar of Rome in 2017, De Donatis became the first man in centuries to be named vicar general of Rome while not a cardinal. Pope…
New film tells inspiring story of young priest who left a lasting impact
“We have so far done 20 showings and 19 of them have been sold out,” Kidonakis of Palomita Films emphasized. “And every time people come, we get one more person…
Why go on a spiritual retreat?
On a retreat, on the other hand, “we put God in our lives and thus we mature in our faith, giving it depth and seeing what the Lord is saying…
Hospice leader in Canada promotes anti-euthanasia film: ‘My life’s work’
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Apr 6, 2024 / 06:00 am A Canadian hospice leader is working to promote a new anti-euthanasia film to help raise awareness of what she…
‘Out of Christian charity,’ priests bury migrants who died in Darien jungle
By Eduardo Berdejo ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 5, 2024 / 17:00 pm There is no exact figure on how many people die trying to cross the Darien Gap, but those…
St. Thomas-Houston university’s new sex and gender program based on ‘Catholic anthropology’
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Apr 5, 2024 / 16:15 pm In response to gender studies programs that often churn out ideology contrary to Catholic teaching, the University of St.…
Why is Divine Mercy Sunday Crucial to the Catholic Faith?
Divine Mercy Sunday, observed on the Second Sunday of Easter. This occasion finds its roots in the visions and divine revelations received by St. Faustina Kowalska, a revered Polish nun…