Dublin archbishop responds to stabbing of 3 children that sparked violent riots
The Catholic archbishop’s call for nonviolence on Thursday night came as riots erupted across Dublin’s city center. A double-decker bus was set on fire, stores looted, windows smashed, and cars…
Maronite bishop dives deep into the ‘masculine soul’
Mansour wrote that Christ “rebutted the religious leaders of the day who were justifying divorce by referring to how Moses allowed a man to divorce his wife for any reason…
10 saintly quotes to reflect on this Thanksgiving
7) Blessed Solanus Casey: “Thank God ahead of time.” 8) St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier: “Gratitude is the memory of the heart.” More in US 9) St. John Vianney: “Believe and…
Archbishop to invite young North Koreans to next World Youth Day in Seoul
In contrast with North Korea, Christianity in South Korea has experienced rapid growth in recent decades, according to the Pew Research Center. In particular, the Catholic population in South Korea…
Was Squanto Catholic? What we know about this hero of the first Thanksgiving
Damien Costello, a Catholic historian and theologian, told CNA that the historical record portrays “a very skillful agent” in Tisquantum who was able to change his situation and engage with…
Alabama priest marries teen after abandoning post, leaving for Europe
“The recent news of Crow’s civil marriage only confirms the Archbishop’s judgment,” the statement read. “Archbishop Rodi anticipates that the Vatican will eventually laicize Alex Crow.” The archdiocese reported to…
Pope Francis meets with relatives of Palestinians living in Gaza
When asked by journalists, Shireen Halil, a Palestinian and Christian woman from Bethlehem, reiterated that they met with the Holy Father to “ask for peace and justice” and not to…
Hallow App defends partnership with Liam Neeson, a supporter of abortion
Neeson has been at the center of controversy before for his public opposition to the Eighth Amendment, stepping down in 2016 as the head of his childhood hometown boxing club…
Pope Francis meets with families of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza
In a separate meeting on the same day, the pope also met with 10 Palestinians, some of whom had family members die in air strikes on Gaza. Pope Francis’ meetings…
Church Militant’s Michael Voris steps down after ‘morality clause’ violation
“The apostolate will be praying for him, and we kindly ask you to do the same,” they said. The enterprise has generated controversy over the years for its often severe…
Pope Francis: The Gospel is universal
“It is not by proselytizing that the Church grows, but ‘by attraction’,” he quoted further. “Brothers, sisters, let us feel that we are at the service of the universal destination…
On assassination anniversary, Catholics reflect on JFK’s faith and life
A mixed blessing for the Catholic Church Dr. Matthew Wilson, a Catholic, political science professor, and director of the Center for Faith and Learning at Southern Methodist University, called the…