World Youth Day pilgrims from Mexico surprised by private visit with Pope Francis
Bello said he decided to send a letter to Pope Francis after feeling the desire in his heart. “I thought, why not? Pope Francis has told us to pursue our…
Vatican and German bishops discuss theological questions from Synodal Way
During a concluding assembly in March, delegates overwhelmingly passed measures to change Church practices based on transgender ideology and to push the universal Church to ordain women to the sacramental…
Honduran bishop: Although Bishop Álvarez is in prison, he won’t be silent
The Honduran prelate assured that the Church in his country is continually praying and that “in the Danlí cathedral there is always the figure of Bishop Rolando Álvarez.” “I believe…
Children’s hospital in Colorado halts ‘gender affirming’ surgeries, citing surge in requests
Though a spokesperson for Children’s Hospital Colorado told the Denver Post last week that children’s hospitals have been “directly threatened as a result of the gender-affirming care provided in their…
FBI gives documents to Congress relating to memo targeting Catholics
A version of the memo with fewer redactions has been produced along with the new documents, the letter states. “Per the committee’s request and based upon the current law enforcement…
Here’s where abortion may be on the ballot
Voters will either adopt or reject the new language based on a majority vote on Nov. 5, 2024. Maryland amendment proposal The proposed constitutional amendment in Maryland would establish a…
Missouri death row inmate granted stay of execution following Catholic advocacy
Father Robert “Rosy” Rosebrough, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish at the time, visited the Williamson family after Casey was killed to offer prayers, support, and the use of the parish…
Taizé community to get new leader in December
The group is also known for its distinctive chants, many of which have come to be used and recognized well beyond the community. Brother Roger Schütz, a Swiss Reformed Protestant,…
Vatican prosecutor seeks 7 years in prison, $15 million in cardinal’s financial trial
The defendants in the trial have been adamant their actions were above board and that Vatican authorities were in the know. Becciu has claimed the purchase of the London property…
Police investigate alleged attack on pro-lifers outside DC Planned Parenthood
Gribbin said that the man and the woman walked away from the incident before the police responded to the scene. He told CNA he followed them at a safe distance…
Report: Leadership of Catholic colleges shifting as religious vocations plummet
The decline in sponsoring oversight, the report says, has come about because “membership in religious life in the United States has dropped by nearly three-quarters in the past 50 years.”…
Pope Francis speaks to young people ahead of World Youth Day in ‘Popecast’
The pope said: “Do not give up, keep striving ahead.” To a woman named Arianna who explained how she suffers from bipolar disorder, which has at times caused suicidal thoughts,…