Vatican to publish document on ‘moral questions’ regarding human dignity, gender, surrogacy
The cardinal’s comments came after he told Spanish news agency EFE in January that the text would address “not only social issues but also a strong criticism of moral questions…
J.K. Rowling’s transgender comments could violate new hate speech law, official says
“There’s a very high threshold, which is in the act, which would be up to Police Scotland, and what would have to be said online or in person would be…
Sacramento Diocese files for bankruptcy in wake of more than 250 abuse allegations
The process will create a fund “to be distributed to victim-survivors as equitably as possible,” the diocese stated. “Without this process, it is likely that diocesan funds would be exhausted…
World Central Kitchen pauses Gaza relief efforts after 7 workers killed in Israeli strike
WCK is an international network of chefs and volunteers devoted to bringing food aid to areas suffering from natural disasters and wars. WCK has been heavily involved with delivering food…
Catholic Church highlights concerns regarding Germany’s cannabis legalization
The Catechism also affirms the Christian virtue of temperance, which “disposes us to avoid every kind of excess: the abuse of food, alcohol, tobacco, or medicine,” (No. 2290). It is…
YouTuber finds faith: from evangelical roots to Catholic conviction
In countries with a history of state churches, like Austria, Germany, and others in Europe, evangelical and Pentecostal congregations often fall under the broader category of “Freikirchen” — literally “free…
Florida Supreme Court approves 15-week pro-life law, allows abortion amendment on ballot
“After viability, any law that you would pass, like for late-term abortion, can be overridden because it provides a health care provider with veto power over any post-viability law if…
Thousands mourn slain NYPD officer at Catholic funeral
Coverage of the officer’s death dominated local news throughout Holy Week. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered flags throughout the state to be flown at half-staff in the officer’s honor.…
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Easter Vigil Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC
“Three male individuals barged the church and disrupted Mass by approaching the altar while yelling ‘Free Palestine,’” according to a statement the New York City Police Department provided to CNA.…
As wife joins the Catholic Church, Jordan Peterson says Easter is ‘the core story of humanity’
“I’ll speak psychologically about it and speak in terms of its literary echoes,” he said. “It’s a variant of the dragon and treasure story, which is the oldest story we…
Pope Francis: I was ‘used’ against Ratzinger in 2005 conclave, but he was ‘my candidate’
Francis said that at one point of the conclave, which began on April 18, 2005, he was receiving 40 of the 115 total votes. If cardinals continued to support him,…
Washington archbishop: Biden ‘picks and chooses’ parts of Catholic faith
“But like a number of Catholics, he picks and chooses dimensions of the faith to highlight while ignoring or even contradicting other parts,” the cardinal said. “There is a phrase…