Pope Francis reportedly again uses derogatory word when discussing gay seminarians
“Once a monsignor who works in the Vatican said to me, ‘Your Holiness, I want to say something, I am concerned about the gay culture in here,’” the pope continued,…
Vatican: Pope Francis speaks again about the admission of homosexuals to seminaries
The subject has surfaced repeatedly in recent weeks. At the beginning of June, the Italian newspaper Il Messagero published a letter from the Holy Father addressed to a young man…
Pew study shows Biden and Trump supporters deeply divided on life and family issues
IVF and artificial birth control Seventy-three percent of all voters — including majorities of Biden (83%) and Trump supporters (64%) — say access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a…
Excommunication looms for renegade group of Poor Clares in Spain
The Archbishopric of Burgos established a period of 10 calendar days from receipt of the decree to appear before the court. If the cited sister is not accompanied by a…
Nigeria archdiocese appeals for prayers for priest abducted from parish rectory
“As we work with security operatives for his quick release, we wish to call on all to stay away from taking the laws into their hands,” he continued. “We will…
Italian pro-life association suffers spate of attacks against its headquarters
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú ACI Prensa Staff, Jun 10, 2024 / 16:30 pm The pro-life Italian association Pro Vita & Famiglia has denounced another attack against its headquarters in Rome. A…
‘Come join us!’: Washington, DC’s ‘Little Rome’ hosts 1,200 for Eucharistic procession
At each stop, the priests carrying the monstrance and its canopy and young people following with candles held high stopped as speakers read reflections on the Gospel (alternating between English…
Catholic Church in Turkey consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
By Nathalie Ritzmann ACI MENA, Jun 10, 2024 / 15:15 pm On Friday, June 7, the feast of the Sacred Heart, the Catholic Church in Turkey was consecrated to the…
‘Very sad day’: Fire engulfs historic Toronto church
In a statement on Sunday, Toronto Metropolitan Archbishop Francis Leo said the Anglican church, which dates to around 1908, was “a place where Christians have gathered for over a hundred…
Cardinals Müller and Schönborn: Ordination of women is impossible
Just like “a man cannot become a mother and a woman cannot become a father,” it is only men who are called to the priesthood, Müller said, according to CNA…
Pope Francis reflects on Roman Empire in visit to ancient Capitoline Hill
Pope Francis noted that while the influx of pilgrims, tourists, and migrants to the city of Rome may appear to be “a burden” for local citizens, the reality is that…
Los Angeles County gives fire captain partial religious exemption in gay pride flag dispute
In a press release, the Thomas More Society said the fire department had “agreed to partially accommodate” Little’s request to not fly the flag at the lifeguard station. The fire…