Bishops call for solidarity in wake of devastation from hurricanes in Mexico
The damage from these natural phenomena is compounded by Hurricane Lidia, which caused at least two deaths after making landfall in the Mexican state of Jalisco on Oct. 10, and…
Religious persecution is threat to U.S. national security, experts tell Congress
“The CPC designation,” Curry said, “is reserved for the worst violators of religious freedom, and despite the failure of Nigeria’s government to prevent the targeted killing and abduction of thousands…
Polish bishop at Synod: Practice can vary but doctrine has to be the ‘same for everyone’
He said the method of this synod brings both differences and agreements, and participants are not hiding the challenges. “It would be useless to get together for a month and…
Vatican puts 35 Catholic ‘martyrs of Kandhamal’ in India on road to sainthood
Kandhamal district, 150-250 miles southwest of the Odisha capital, Bhubaneswar, witnessed the worst anti-Christian violence in modern times beginning in August 2008 following the mysterious murder of Hindu nationalist monk…
U.S. bishops mark 25th anniversary of International Religious Freedom Act
“In 1965, Pope St. Paul VI promulgated the Second Vatican Council’s Declaration on Religious Freedom, Dignitatis Humanae, which stated that this right is founded ‘in the very dignity of the…
Cardinal at Synod on Synodality: ‘Clericalizing women’ will not solve problems
The cardinal, who has served as the prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops, noted that the Catholic Church is not a mirror image of society and “needs to be…
Tennessee sues Biden administration, says HHS diverted health funds to Planned Parenthood
“Our lawsuit is necessary to ensure that Tennessee can continue its 50-year track record of successfully providing these public health services to its neediest populations,” he said. The lawsuit states…
UPDATE: Multiple people killed in Wednesday mass shootings in Maine
The AP reported that a police bulletin said Card had been identified as “a firearms instructor believed to be in the Army Reserve” who had been “committed to a mental…
7 ways to participate in day of prayer and fasting called for by Pope Francis
Here are several ways to take part: Attend Mass If your local parish is already planning to have a Mass for this day of prayer for the Holy Land, consider…
Pope Francis speaks at Synod on Synodality: ‘Clericalism’ defiles the Church
“Clericalism is a thorn. It is a scourge. It is a form of worldliness that defiles and damages the face of the Lord’s bride,” he said. “It enslaves the holy,…
Mexican cardinal comments on treatment of controversial issues at Synod on Synodality
He also emphasized that the controversial topics surrounding the Synod on Synodality — such as the female diaconate, priestly ordination for married men, or issues related to the LGBT community…
Sen. Tim Scott, in EWTN interview, discusses his faith, support for 15-week abortion ban
He added that after stopping policies allowing abortion up until birth “creating the culture of life is how we win and are successful in saving more lives.” Scott recently released…