Portuguese bishops announce financial compensation fund for Church abuse victims
The commission, which began its work in January 2022, received a total of 564 testimonies, of which it validated 512. Many of the victims who testified said they knew of…
California bishop praises district attorney for seeking to change death sentences
“Judges and juries of the people should decide where an inmate dies. God should decide when,” Rosen said, while acknowledging the “horrible” crimes committed by the inmates. In an April…
Bishop-elect dies within days of his episcopal consecration
By Eduardo Berdejo ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 11, 2024 / 14:05 pm The Diocese of Dunkeld, Scotland, announced Wednesday that Bishop-elect Martin Chambers, who was scheduled to be consecrated as…
Puberty blockers may cause irreversible harm to young boys, Mayo Clinic study finds
While the Mayo Clinic website currently claims that puberty blockers simply “pause” puberty and “don’t cause permanent physical changes,” this recent study is just one of many that have sounded…
13-year-old Filipina who loved the Eucharist is officially on path to sainthood
Clergy participate in the opening session of the beatification and canonization process of Servant of God Niña Ruíz-Abad at St. William the Hermit Cathedral in Laoag City, Philippines, on April…
Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘immediate end’ to violence as it ramps up aid in Gaza
CRS also called on “protection for humanitarians and innocent civilians and the immediate release of all hostages and others unjustly detained.” Jason Knapp, the Holy Land representative for the U.S.-based…
Pope Francis decries how ‘the unborn with disabilities are aborted’ in throwaway culture
The “First World Report on Disability” found that people with some form of physical, sensory, or intellectual impairment experience multiple disadvantages compared with the rest of the population, which include…
Vatican official meets Vietnam’s prime minister during historic diplomatic trip
With the new appointment, Vietnam is the only Asian communist country to have a resident papal envoy live in the country. The Catholic Church in Vietnam has seen a rising…
Walking The Path Of Sacrifice – A How-To For Easter And Conversion
Most people are familiar with the concept of sacrifice, but how can we truly walk the path of sacrifice, especially during the Easter season? Sacrifice is an integral part of…
Report: Society of St. Pius X priest admits to years of sexual misconduct with minors
In a statement published April 5 on its website, the SSPX expressed deep regret over the abuse. “The Society of St. Pius X cannot find strong enough words to condemn…
Awakening To Grace – A Guide To Spiritual Growth And Redemption
Spiritual awakening is a profound and transformative experience that often leads individuals on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and redemption. It is a process of becoming more aware of the…
Catholics who participate in Eucharistic Pilgrimage, Congress can receive plenary indulgences
He added: “Through the efforts of the revival over the last two years, we have been building up to the pilgrimage and congress that will offer Catholics a chance to…