Pope to Vatican employees: Lure of corruption is dangerous and ‘we must be vigilant’
The Holy Father noted that this office “is not organizationally under other bodies,” which involves “responsibility for operating in a manner that is always well-considered and inspired by the highest…
Why is Our Lady of Guadalupe patroness of the unborn?
Our Lady of Guadalupe not only looked like a native woman, but she also spoke in the same language as one. She came at a time of conflict between the…
Fact or fiction? 9 popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
Chávez was blunt: “The image doesn’t float”; rather “it’s imprinted on the tilma.” “Nor are there two or three images placed one on top of the other,” as some claim,…
Supreme Court won’t take case challenging conversion therapy bans
In a statement, Alliance Defending Freedom senior counsel John Bursch, representing Tingley, urged the Supreme Court to take up this issue if it is ever brought to them again, noting…
Pope Francis expresses concern about Italy’s low birth rate
He stressed that “the protection of victims with the fair treatment of criminals” must be reconciled. “Added to this is the great responsibility you have to face the risks that…
More than 10,000 Indian Catholics welcome new archbishop in conflict-torn Manipur
“The Church needs a good relationship among clergy, religious, and faithful. Everyone should work together for the goodness of the Church and peace,” exhorted Lumon, who is retiring after taking…
Diocese of Sacramento to file for bankruptcy amid over 250 clergy abuse lawsuits
“I remain steadfast in my belief that I must continue to atone for the horrible sin of clergy sexual abuse,” Soto said. “The pain inflicted on lasts a lifetime, and…
Texas Supreme Court pauses ruling that would have allowed woman to get abortion
If Gamble or another judge grants a permanent order, the state could again appeal to a higher court. The attorney general has accused Gamble of being an “activist judge.” The…
Nebraska priest dies after stabbing in parish rectory, suspect arrested
Gutgsell was listed on St. John the Baptist’s website as the parish’s pastor. Fort Calhoun is located about 10 miles north of downtown Omaha. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said…
Supreme Courts in three states set to hear abortion case arguments
Following the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022, then-Attorney General Mark Brnovich requested that the 50-year-old injunction that blocked the enforcement of the law be lifted. The…
Hearing the pope’s confession: Vatican confessor reflects on sacrament
“The only difference was that my confessional was cleaned very thoroughly beforehand,” the Franciscan said. “When you come to the confessional in the morning and see a whole team cleaning…
Pope at Angelus: ‘Through silence and prayer, we make space for Jesus’
The desert does not hold a central place in the biblical context, he said, but it is an allegory for us today as a place of contemplation and encounter with…