Boom in Muslim conversions to Christianity in France: How is the Church responding?
This upsurge in baptisms of converts from Islam is part of a general trend of a sharp rise in baptisms of young adults between the ages of 18 and 25…
Pope Francis makes peace appeal while holding rosary of slain Ukrainian soldier
“This 23-year-old boy died in the war in Avdiïvka. He had his life ahead of him,” the pope remarked. “I would like for all of us to take a moment…
Court rules that religious schools’ tax-exempt status does not make them subject to Title IX
“he phrase ‘receiving federal financial assistance’ means taking or accepting federal financial aid, help, or support,” the judges said. “Thus, the plain text of Title IX contemplates the transfer of…
Church in Mexico condemns murder of 8-year-old girl, vigilante retribution
By Diego López Colín ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 3, 2024 / 10:00 am “We are destroying ourselves little by little,” the Primatial Archdiocese of Mexico said in condemnation of the…
Pope Francis on Gaza conflict: ‘Without justice, there is no peace’
“A world without laws,” without justice — and the corollary virtues of “benevolence, respect, gratitude, affability, and honesty” — would “be a world in which it is impossible to live,”…
French government cracks down on priest who said homosexual relations are sinful
Who is Father Matthieu Raffray? Raffray is a well-known priest who has a growing apostolate on the internet and social media aimed especially at young French-speaking people. He has more…
Laicized Spanish bishop emeritus marries in the Church
“Sorry to all of you who think it would have been better to keep it a secret, but I cannot continue to act in a way that I do not…
Divine Mercy Sunday 2024: How to obtain a plenary indulgence
The faithful could also visit the Blessed Sacrament either exposed or in the tabernacle and recite the Our Father, the Nicene Creed, and a devout prayer to Christ. The example…
Oklahoma Supreme Court hears Catholic charter school case
In the lawsuit Drummond declared himself “duty bound to file to protect religious liberty and prevent the type of state-funded religion that Oklahoma’s constitutional framers and the founders of our…
Michigan governor signs bill legalizing paid surrogacy
The legislation was part of a nine-bill package titled the Michigan Family Protection Act. The new laws in Michigan ease the process for couples to obtain legal parental rights over…
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Peruvian archbishop
Al Jazeera linked the San Juan Bautista Civil Association (SJB) — which in 2012 had acquired land in Piura — and the SCV with a criminal organization called La Gran…
Archdiocese of Vancouver signs ‘sacred covenant’ with First Nation in British Columbia
Miller in his address noted that the Vatican had sent a message ahead of the gathering in which Pope Francis expressed hope that “this generous gesture will be a further…