Pope Francis accepts resignation of Panamanian cardinal who went missing
The cardinal’s disappearance On the morning of Feb. 1, the Catholic Church in Panama reported that Lacunza had been missing since Jan. 30. The cardinal was found by the police…
Rapid City bishop says he will move to hospice amid cancer fight
“Let us pray that many graces flow from God to our diocese as I await God’s will. I offer all my sufferings for a true Eucharistic revival in our diocese,”…
Israeli embassy criticizes Cardinal Parolin’s remarks on civilian death toll in Gaza
In response to the cardinal’s remarks, the Embassy of Israel to the Holy See issued a press release posted on X in which it stated that “judging the legitimacy of…
German Catholics ask bishops to reconsider Synodal Way plans
Given this lack of legitimacy and questionable premise, the Neuer Anfang argued, bishops should rather tackle the real challenges facing the Church in Germany. “Do you still realize that you,…
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly highlights ‘loneliness,’ ‘throwaway culture’
Reflecting on the theme chosen by the pope, Cardinal Kevin Farrell — the prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life — stressed the Holy Father’s call to bring…
Vatican hosts veneration of relics of 21 Coptic martyrs of Libya on first feast day
Following the prayer service, the Vatican Film Library will host a screening of a documentary about the martyrs, “The 21: The Power of Faith,” a film produced by the Coptic…
Priest resigns as head of Pontifical Missions USA, admits he broke vow of celibacy
Harrington added that he is “not the subject of any complaint or civil proceeding” and that “the fact came to light during an ecclesiastical proceeding unrelated to me.” He said…
40 Days for Life campaign begins call for prayer and fasting for end to abortion
“It is a peaceful and educational presence. Those who are called to stand witness during this 24-hour-a-day presence send a powerful message to the community about the tragic reality of…
Notre Dame cathedral spire to be unveiled nearly 5 years after devastating fire
The spire was not original to the 800-year-old structure, having been added during a 19th-century renovation. In 2020, President Emmanuel Macron of France announced, amid controversy over the possibility of…
‘This is about killing people’: Leading voice against euthanasia warns of pro-euthanasia efforts
The Virginia Senate passed an assisted suicide bill last Friday, while Maryland has seen renewed interest with a bill called the End of Life Option Act. Other states considering assisted…
Analysis: Milei, Pope Francis embody contrasting economic viewpoints
In line with consumerist attitudes, the pope noted that “the current financial crisis can make us overlook the fact that it originated in a profound human crisis: the denial of…
This weekend’s New York Encounter: Come ‘verify that our soul is still there’
Communion and Liberation is an ecclesial movement in the Catholic Church founded by Father Luigi Guissani in Milan in the 1960s. As a young teacher at a Catholic high school,…