Pope Francis laicizes Belgian ex-bishop and abuser Roger Vangheluwe
Vangheluwe reportedly “asked to be allowed to reside in a place of retreat, without any further contact with the outside world, in order to dedicate himself to prayer and penance.”…
Lifting of moratorium on death penalty in Congo ‘a step backwards,’ cardinal says
“This is a step backwards! I don’t think that a responsible government can raise such an option to punish people who are called traitors,” he said. “First of all, on…
Fetal homicide law used in New Hampshire for first time in murder of mother and child
The double murder charges present a first-of-its-kind case in New Hampshire. This is the first time any person has been charged under the fetal homicide law enacted in 2018, which…
‘Women should be outraged’: Lawmakers urge Supreme Court to restore abortion pill restrictions
In November 2023, over 100 members of Congress signed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to rule in favor of the pro-life groups in AHM v. FDA. On Thursday,…
Pope Francis changes statutes of papal basilica, emphasizing work of canons
The Basilica of St. Mary Major, also known as the Liberian Basilica, is one of the four papal basilicas of Rome and home to the relic of the Holy Cradle…
‘Cuba Decides’ initiative says Cubans are ready to transition to democracy
Furthermore, “the absolute ineptitude and negligence of the state political repression and violence prevail. The regime holds more than 1,000 political prisoners as hostages in what amounts to torture. Opposition…
U.S. Catholic school report highlights steady enrollment, school choice
Of the 5,905 Catholic schools in the U.S., enrollment in the southeast region of the U.S. has experienced the highest enrollment growth since the 2019-2020 school year, at a 3.6%…
St. Mary’s Gaels men’s basketball team makes history, heads to NCAA tournament
St. Mary’s College, located in Moraga, California, was founded in 1863 by Father Joseph Sadoc Alemany, OP, who became the first archbishop of San Francisco. In 1868 the college was…
Montana Supreme Court OKs pro-abortion measure for voters in 2024
The measure would change Montana state law in numerous ways, Mead argued, including rules regarding fetal viability and medical regulations; the measure as it was written “creates an express right…
Jonathan Roumie of ‘The Chosen’ to be Catholic University’s 2024 commencement speaker
“Speaking at The Catholic University of America’s commencement is such an honor because I will be among those who not only value a quality education but a college experience formed…
Nicaraguan dictatorship trying to totally eradicate the faith, lawyer charges
Speaking March 19 with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, Molina said that “the regime persecutes the Catholic Church just for speaking the truth in the light of the Gospel…
Five U.S. Catholic priests chosen to attend Synod on Synodality meeting at the Vatican
During the five-day meeting, the priests will participate in roundtable discussions, liturgical celebrations, workshops on pastoral proposals, and “dialogue with experts,” according to the press release by the synod organizers,…