Vatican on France’s abortion amendment: There cannot be a ‘right’ to take a human life
Ahead of Monday’s vote, the bishop of Versailles, Luc Crepy, joined the Bishops’ Conference of France in expressing his “sadness” and “deep opposition to this development.” The French prelate repeated…
French bishops call for fasting and prayer as France enshrines abortion in constitution
The prelates stressed the importance of “support those who choose to keep their child even in difficult situations” and “surround those who have resorted to abortion with our respect and…
Supreme Court says states cannot remove Trump from 2024 ballot
The Supreme Court justices this week argued that while states have the authority under the 14th Amendment to bar individuals from state office, they do not have the power to…
Historic Notre Dame College in Ohio to close this spring after 100 years
“We are all saddened by the need to make this decision, but rest assured that as we move forward, we are doing everything we can to ensure a smooth transition…
Pope Francis urges ‘an immediate cease-fire in Gaza’ that frees hostages, grants aid
Pope Francis also made an appeal for disarmament, calling it “a moral duty” for the international community. “How many resources are wasted on military expenditures, which, because of the current…
What is inclusive language and why is it dangerous?
“We cannot force language by completely denaturalizing it for ideological reasons; it doesn’t work that way, languages do not work that way, and so the so-called inclusive language is a…
This tailoring shop in Jordan helps Iraqi refugees knit their lives back together
“We are here to tell them that God has not abandoned them,” Cornioli said. “We started with the idea of restoring dignity to these people.” Rafedìn tailoring workshop in Amman,…
Church Militant to shut down following $500,000 defamation lawsuit brought by priest
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Mar 2, 2024 / 14:22 pm Church Militant, the controversial Catholic media outlet that has for years maintained a reputation for combative and antagonistic coverage…
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…