Biden DOJ report: ‘No malicious intent’ behind leaked FBI memo targeting traditional Catholics
The U.S. bishops, along with many Catholic leaders, condemned the memo after it was leaked to the press. Additionally, lawmakers, some of whom have accused the FBI of targeting traditionalist…
U.S. bishops on new federal rule: Employers should not be forced to facilitate abortions
“The bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, as written, is a pro-life law that protects the security and physical health of pregnant mothers and their preborn children,” Rhoades, the chairman of…
Catholic Charities denies its purchase of airfare for migrants was misuse of federal funds
He said that the group stopped purchasing air travel for two reasons: 1) Limited funding necessitated budget cuts, and 2) instead of receiving EFSP FEMA funding the group is now…
Biden administration redefines sex discrimination in Title IX to include ‘gender identity’
The new Title IX rules, however, do not have any direct rules related to transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports. About two dozen states have restricted participation in high…
Catechist kidnapped and murdered in Burkina Faso, West Africa
By Walter Sánchez Silva ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 19, 2024 / 15:00 pm The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) on April 19 condemned the kidnapping and…
FBI investigating threats against ‘multiple faith communities’ in Pennsylvania
Diocese increases security at schools amid threats Wendell Hissrich, the director of safety and security at the Diocese of Pittsburgh in the western part of the state, told CNA that…
Secular university’s head of Holocaust studies finds ‘warmer welcome’ at Catholic university
On March 13, Rein, a self-proclaimed Zionist, helped host a pro-Israel lecture at nearby Worcester State University, along with one of Worcester State’s history professors and the advocacy organization Jewish…
Pope Francis issues motu proprio on Vatican judiciary retirement age and benefits
The motu proprio, which will go into effect the day after its publication, amends the Church’s Law on the Judicial System of Vatican City State. The changes stipulate that the…
Cause for canonization opened for young Polish lay missionary killed in Bolivia
Who was Helena Kmiec? Servant of God Helena Agnieszka Kmiec was born on Feb. 9, 1991, in Krakow. She was the second daughter of Jan Kmiec and Agnieszka Bejska. Her…
Scotland pauses sex-change and puberty-blocker drugs for children
“While this pause is in place, we will continue to give anyone who is referred into the Young People Gender Service the psychological support that they require while we review…
Ex-Jesuit, alleged abuser Rupnik listed as consultant in 2024 Pontifical Yearbook
By Walter Sánchez Silva ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 18, 2024 / 16:30 pm Father Marko Rupnik, a priest dismissed from the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 2023 — accused since…
Planned Parenthood reports record number of abortions in latest annual report
The Planned Parenthood report reflects abortion numbers in the months before and after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022. The document says that locations in states…