Florida judge slams ‘transgender ideology’ in defense of teacher fired over pronouns
“Indeed, a reasonable argument can be made that transgenderism is fast becoming, if it has not already become, a kind of state-sponsored religion,” the judge continued. “Ironically, if anyone attempted…
Notre Dame President Father John I. Jenkins to step down after 19 years
In a news release, the university credited Jenkins with fostering dramatic growth in research at Notre Dame and securing its admission to the Association of American Universities. The university also…
Israel urges civilians in northern Gaza to evacuate
Hamas “is telling Gaza residents to ignore our safety instructions,” the IDF said in its post. In its Thursday report, the U.N. warned that it was “impossible for such a…
Synod on Synodality: Italian nun claims St. Paul attended ‘non-ritual female liturgy’
Angelini’s speech referred to a historical event recorded in chapter 16 of the Acts of the Apostles, which states: “On the sabbath, we went outside the city gate along the…
Report: Confidential Synod on Synodality records aren't secure
Additionally, the availability of the Synod’s working group assignments calls into question organizers’ decision to not make the information available to the media. Paolo Ruffini, president of the synod’s information…
How the ‘miracle of the sun’ in Fátima helped to end an atheist regime
A few years before, a revolution had led to the establishment of the First Portuguese Republic in 1910 and a new liberal constitution was drafted under the influence of Freemasonry,…
In face of war and natural disasters, Church in Syria seeks to maintain people’s faith
The prelate highlighted the aid that the Catholic Church in Syria provided to the victims at that time, regardless of their religion. “We did everything possible to be close, at…
Biden Health and Human Services imposes trans pronoun mandate on employees
“I want to say clearly to every one of you: Who you are and who you know yourself to be is valid,” Palm continued. “We want you to be your…
Pew study: Christianity still most common religion among Asian Americans
Overall, slightly more than half of Asian Americans “express a connection to Christianity” in the latest survey, either through direct affiliation or through family or culture. Among the surveyed sub-demographics,…
Catholic patriarch calls day of prayer and fasting for peace in the Holy Land
Pizzaballa, who serves as the head of Latin Catholics living in Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, and Cyprus, acknowledged that the war may inhibit many Catholics in the Holy Land…
10 things you should know about Blessed Carlo Acutis
Carlo Acutis, a Catholic Italian teenager who died in 2006, was beatified Oct. 10, 2020, in Assisi, Italy. A gamer and computer programmer who loved soccer and the Eucharist, he…
Mexican dubia cardinal: A synod ‘does not have doctrinal authority’
The prelate stressed that they first addressed “the pope, in a very private manner” and “we agreed to publish them to help guide a little the people of goodwill that…