How Christians used to ‘pre-game’ their Lent
Septuagesima was also, in the early Church, the beginning of the Lenten fast, since according to the old liturgical calendar, Thursdays and Saturdays, in addition to Sundays, were days that…
The drama of human trafficking in the world: 50 million are enslaved
The business brings in more than $150 billion annually in 145 countries, containing 94% of the world’s population. Two-thirds of profits come from sexual exploitation, according to the 2014 ILO…
Florida diocese places Grammy-winning priest on leave amid sexual misconduct allegations
The prelate said that Kaywell “denies that the allegation is true and maintains he is innocent.” “We pray for the relief of the pain and suffering experienced by all victims,”…
Amid arrests of Indian priests and nun, bishop calls for ‘storming of heaven’
Eleven out of India’s 28 states have passed laws to criminalize forced conversions but, in practice, they have been used to prevent the practice of the Christian faith. Pinto, director…
Activists prepare to sue Canadian Catholic hospital over assisted suicide refusal
Shaf Hussain, a spokesman for Providence Health Care, which owns St. Paul’s Hospital, declined to speak on the pending litigation. “Providence Health Care isn’t able to comment or speculate about…
Catholic prayer app Hallow to air commercial during Super Bowl LVIII
The ad will feature Catholic actors Mark Wahlberg, who recently starred in “Father Stu,” and Jonathan Roumie, known for his role as Jesus in “The Chosen.” The teaser of the…
Buenos Aires archbishop highlights courage of Mama Antula, the ‘mother’ of Argentina
“In the Spiritual Exercises, relatives of the viceroy, members of the Buenos Aires aristocracy, simple families, and slaves participated,” he said, noting that they all “remained together for 10 days.”…
National Catholic Prayer Breakfast speakers highlight joy and sacrifice of the Christian life
Byrne, the bishop of Springfield, Massachusetts, spoke on the importance of the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress and the need for greater participation in the Christian life, most especially through the…
Ecuador’s Constitutional Court decriminalizes euthanasia
On Aug. 8, 2023, Roldán, 42, filed a lawsuit with the court seeking to declare Article 144 of the Penal Code unconstitutional. The article punishes causing a person to die…
Florida abortion amendment would aid ‘unscrupulous’ providers, Catholic doctor says
Ahead of those oral arguments, Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie — a senior fellow for the Catholic Association and host of the nationally syndicated radio show “Conversations with Consequences” — told…
Pope Francis: ‘It is never too late to take action’ against human trafficking
Human trafficking is estimated to be a $150 billion industry that profits off of an estimated 49.6 million victims worldwide, according to the International Labor Organization. The U.N. agency documented…
Pope Francis: ‘Without liturgical reform there is no reform of the Church’
“Without liturgical reform there is no reform of the Church,” the pope said. “A church that does not feel the passion for spiritual growth, that does not try to speak…