Filipino Catholic Church presents official portrait of 13-year-old girl considered for sainthood
The documents also included testimonies of alleged miracles that may have occurred through the intercession of Ruíz-Abad before the opening of the canonization process. In one case, a student at…
Arizona Supreme Court upholds law protecting life throughout pregnancy
“To date, our Legislature has never affirmatively created a right to, or independently authorized, elective abortion. We defer, as we are constitutionally obligated to do, to the Legislature’s judgment, which…
New complaints of abuse by Father Rupnik presented to Vatican
On Feb. 21, Mirjam Kovac (who said she suffered spiritual and psychological abuse but not sexual) and Gloria Branciani recounted during a press conference in Rome what they experienced in…
Missouri governor denies clemency to death row inmate despite Catholic protests
Dorsey’s death sentence has garnered scrutiny. During more than 17 years spent on death row, Dorsey incurred zero infractions and served as a barber for other prisoners and wardens, staff,…
Idaho teen arrested for plot to attack churches, kill Christians for ISIS
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 9, 2024 / 13:30 pm The Department of Justice (DOJ) arrested an 18-year-old man from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, who allegedly planned to kill…
Seton Hall University names priest president following resignation of previous president
“He possesses a deep faith in God and a demonstrable commitment to nurturing our students to greatness as we advance among the nation’s foremost Catholic universities,” D’Alessandro said in the…
Baltimore archbishop attends bankruptcy hearing, listens to testimony from abuse victims
“To the victim-survivors who long to hear that someone is sorry for the trauma they endured and for its life-altering consequences — I am deeply sorry,” the archbishop said. “I…
Why Penance And Forgiveness Are Keys To Spiritual Growth
There’s a deep connection between penance and forgiveness when it comes to spiritual growth. Both of these practices are vital for individuals who are on a journey to develop and…
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Charlotte, North Carolina
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Apr 9, 2024 / 10:40 am Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, Bishop Peter Jugis and appointed a new…
How Does The Easter Sacrifice Lead To Your Redemption?
Redemption is a central theme in Christianity, symbolizing the idea of being saved or delivered from sin. The concept of redemption is closely tied to the story of Easter, which…
More than 700 baptized on Easter in Nigeria despite rise in attacks on Christians
“This tells us that in little ways, God is at work. Even in places that are remote, even in places that you think are having a Christian minority, God is…
Catholic bishop protests deportation by Mexican immigration authorities
Khawam said that what happened is “a violation of human rights and a violation of international conventions that regulate the matter.” The prelate specified that this “is a great insult…