Japanese company’s pivot to adult diapers underscores crashing fertility rates worldwide
Laurie DeRose, an assistant professor in Catholic University of America’s sociology department, told CNA this week that aging and fertility crises have their roots in birth rates that began years…
New Idaho law aims to protect against forced use of incorrect pronouns, names
In terms of enforcement, the act provides for a “private cause of action for injunctive relief, monetary damages, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, and any other appropriate relief.” Alliance Defending…
Trump says he will not sign a national abortion ban if reelected
Trump had minutes earlier indicated that he disagreed with this week’s historic ruling at the Arizona Supreme Court. That court on Monday ruled that state law does not guarantee a…
Indian bishops’ ‘guidelines’ for Catholic schools elicit mixed reaction
The Indian bishops’ recommendations have been widely hailed as a bold initiative by the Church and are in stark contrast to Hindu nationalists of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) efforts…
After protest from Catholics, blasphemous potato chip ad ordered pulled in Italy
The commercial evinced a “lack of respect and creativity,” AIART said this week, arguing that the ad was a “telltale sign of disrespect for users, their cultural and moral identity,…
Can Divine Mercy Sunday Lead To Your Spiritual Transformation?
Grace can manifest in various forms in our lives, one of which is through the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday. This special day, which falls on the second Sunday of…
Pope Francis: ‘A Christian without courage’ is ‘a useless Christian’
“Ancient thought did not imagine a man without passions; he would be a stone,” the pope said. The pope linked this idea to Christ, noting that he is not a…
The Journey To Joy – A How-To For Easter And Resurrection
There’s a special time of year where Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ – Easter. It’s a time of reflection, renewal, and rejoicing in the victory…
Foundation releases never-before-seen images of Padre Pio
“One is nice because hey, Padre Pio is smiling. Yes, he was smiling because he was a man. So we always think that Padre Pio was a serious man. We…
Is The Roman Catholic Church's Teachings On Repentance Still Relevant Today?
Most Catholics are familiar with the concept of repentance as a key element of their faith, but the question remains: Is the Roman Catholic Church’s teachings on repentance still relevant…
Catholic bishops say abortion can ‘never be a fundamental right’ ahead of EU charter vote
“We work for a Europe where women can live their maternity freely and as a gift for them and for society and where being a mother is in no way…
College sports association bans biological men from women’s sports
“We believed our first responsibility was to create fairness and competition in the NAIA,” NAIA president Jim Carr told CBS Sports. “We also think it aligns with the reasons Title…