Survivor of human trafficking St. Josephine Bakhita discovered God’s infinite love
Bakhita lived with her parents and siblings until the day she was kidnapped in the forest by Arab slave traders. They took her to a town called El-Obeid, where she…
Pro-life groups ask Congress to ‘intervene’ in disposal of aborted baby bodies
In their letter this week, the pro-life groups — including the Thomas More Society, March for Life Action, and the Family Life Council — asked the House of Representatives to…
Attack on priest in Jerusalem brings intolerance of Christians back into focus
The monks of the Dormition are often under attack. In late December, the inscription “Christian missionaries are worse than Hamas” appeared on the wall of the Orthodox cemetery in front…
Lent 2024: Catholic resources to help you grow in your faith
This daily Lenten devotional walks you through the 40 days of Lent as you search for the one oasis that can satisfy your thirst — Jesus Christ. “Oasis” includes daily…
House advances resolution to increase sanctions on Nigeria over persecution of Christians
Sean Nelson, a legal counsel for ADF, has previously told CNA that the CPC list is “the most powerful tool the U.S. government has to influence the religious freedom situation…
Virginia bishops warn of ‘deadly harm’ in new assisted suicide bill
“People facing the end of life are in great need and must be accompanied with great care and attentiveness,” Burbidge and Knestout said. “To address each of their needs and…
Pope Francis: To be ‘scandalized’ by gay couple blessings is ‘hypocrisy’
“I don’t bless a ‘homosexual marriage,’” the pope said. “I bless two people who love each other and I also ask them to pray for me.” “Always in confessions, when…
Parental rights win with new Alberta policy
“A political miracle has just happened,” Gunnarson said. “With these new policies, a Canadian premier has essentially told the seemingly unstoppable transgender movement to stop in its tracks and leave…
In Holy Land visit, Catholic Relief Services head sees ‘hope and resiliency’ amid chaos
Callahan said that while in Egypt, “we made the determination that it would be good to go into Gaza.” The two territories share a short border in Egypt’s northeastern corner.…
16 priests, 25 deacons ordained in Seoul, site of World Youth Day 2027
The article further explained that “deacons and priests who are selected as clergy through the sacrament of holy orders have the duties of proclaiming the Gospel, administering the sacraments, and…
Senate border deal criticized by bishops, other Catholics from all directions
Specifically, Seitz expressed concerns with three sections of the bill that he said would “effectively mandate rushed proceedings for most people seeking protection, severely limiting due process and access to…
Female Anglican bishop participates in meeting with pope’s Council of Cardinals
Also present at the meeting with the cardinal advisers of the Holy Father were Giuliva di Berardino, a consecrated woman of the Ordo Virginum (“Order of Virgins”) of the Diocese…











