House advances resolution to increase sanctions on Nigeria over persecution of Christians
Sean Nelson, a legal counsel for ADF, has previously told CNA that the CPC list is “the most powerful tool the U.S. government has to influence the religious freedom situation…
Virginia bishops warn of ‘deadly harm’ in new assisted suicide bill
“People facing the end of life are in great need and must be accompanied with great care and attentiveness,” Burbidge and Knestout said. “To address each of their needs and…
Pope Francis: To be ‘scandalized’ by gay couple blessings is ‘hypocrisy’
“I don’t bless a ‘homosexual marriage,’” the pope said. “I bless two people who love each other and I also ask them to pray for me.” “Always in confessions, when…
Parental rights win with new Alberta policy
“A political miracle has just happened,” Gunnarson said. “With these new policies, a Canadian premier has essentially told the seemingly unstoppable transgender movement to stop in its tracks and leave…
In Holy Land visit, Catholic Relief Services head sees ‘hope and resiliency’ amid chaos
Callahan said that while in Egypt, “we made the determination that it would be good to go into Gaza.” The two territories share a short border in Egypt’s northeastern corner.…
16 priests, 25 deacons ordained in Seoul, site of World Youth Day 2027
The article further explained that “deacons and priests who are selected as clergy through the sacrament of holy orders have the duties of proclaiming the Gospel, administering the sacraments, and…
Senate border deal criticized by bishops, other Catholics from all directions
Specifically, Seitz expressed concerns with three sections of the bill that he said would “effectively mandate rushed proceedings for most people seeking protection, severely limiting due process and access to…
Female Anglican bishop participates in meeting with pope’s Council of Cardinals
Also present at the meeting with the cardinal advisers of the Holy Father were Giuliva di Berardino, a consecrated woman of the Ordo Virginum (“Order of Virgins”) of the Diocese…
Half a million Catholics in India petition government for better living conditions
“Ordinary people are struggling to eke out a living and we want the government to focus its attention on their problems,” Father Philip Kaviyil, director of the Catholic Congress’ global…
Argentine archbishop criticizes cardinals who back Fiducia Supplicans
The prelate referred to the arguments that Zuppi used to justify Fiducia Supplicans, when the latter referred to the document as an “outlook of mercy” and the “loving gaze of…
The first Mexican-born martyr: a castaway friar who was crucified in Japan
While still a teenager, perhaps inspired by the adventurous spirit of the missionary friars, Felipe applied to the Franciscan novitiate (Order of Friars Minor), but once there, he could not…
Vatican worship dicastery’s meeting to focus on proper liturgical formation, implementation
The assembly will be composed of various working groups in order to address the “liturgical formation from Sacrosanctum Concilium to Desiderio Desideravi” for ordained ministers as well as “liturgical training…