Pope Francis: Money, power, pleasure can enslave us
In his speech from the window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, the pope highlighted the many ways in which “Jesus was a free man.” Jesus was not enslaved by wealth,…
Music is a universal language: Pope Francis sings praises of Catholic choirs
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Jun 8, 2024 / 13:50 pm Pope Francis praised Catholic choir members of all ages on Saturday, calling music “a universal and immediate language.” Choir…
Pope Francis to meet Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, other top comedians at Vatican
The Vatican said the encounter intends “to celebrate the beauty of human diversity and promote a message of peace, love, and solidarity, and promises to be a meaningful moment of…
‘Jesus Thirsts’ film becomes second highest-grossing documentary of 2024 so far
“My greatest hope for this film has been and continues to be winning souls for Jesus Christ,” Greco said in a press release. “I’m incredibly grateful to the moviegoers for…
Pilgrims ‘in awe’ as over 1,000 arrive in tiny Maryland town for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
The procession travelled up the hill to Mount Saint Mary’s University and Seminary — the same route that Mother Seton took to go to Mass. Credit: Tyler Arnold/CNA During the…
Pope Francis recalls 2014 embrace of Palestine and Israel presidents at prayer for peace
Pope Francis, who arrived at the prayer in a golf cart, remained for around 30 minutes. The ambassadors of Palestine, Israel, Ukraine, and Russia were among those present as well…
Atlanta archbishop to head National Catholic Educational Association board
Hartmayer holds three master’s degrees: a master of divinity degree from St. Anthony-on-Hudson in Rensselaer, New York; a master of arts degree in pastoral counseling from Emmanuel College, Boston; and…
16 men to be ordained to the priesthood in Washington, DC
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Jun 7, 2024 / 17:15 pm The Archdiocese of Washington is set to ordain 16 men to the priesthood later this month, an increase of…
Dutch bishop: Fiducia Supplicans too much ‘in tune with zeitgeist’
Both authors are affiliated with the Tradition, Family, and Property Association. Ureta, in particular, has been a vocal critic of Pope Francis’ pontificate in recent years. Mutsaerts has published outspoken…
Bishops in Scotland react to new data showing majority of Scots have ‘no religion’
“It is not surprising that in our country — with all the recent economic problems and hardship, with increasing disillusionment in politics and institutions including the churches, with the pandemic,…
‘Beloved, historic’ Chicago parish gets key protection vote from city preservation board
The archdiocese in September of that year offered the parish to the preservation group for free, Sawicki said. Yet after three months the deal was called off, she said, with…
Bishop exhorts Catholics to ‘build a better Europe’ in EU elections on Sunday
A better Europe, Crociata continued, includes “shared and genuine values” that “promote peace, both within our continent and beyond” as well as “justice, human rights, democracy, solidarity, and care for…