Archdiocese of Baltimore files for bankruptcy amid clergy sex abuse claims
The filing, Lori said, is “the best path forward to compensate equitably all victim-survivors, given the archdiocese’s limited financial resources, which would have otherwise been exhausted on litigation.” “Staggering legal…
Pope calls for an end to global food waste
“Food has a spiritual basis and its proper management implies the need to adopt ethical behavior,” he wrote. “When we talk about food, we must consider the good that more…
German bishops conclude tense gathering with all eyes on Synod on Synodality in Rome
“And when the Church engages in a culture war, it will always lose,” he said. Bätzing used the German term for culture war — “Kulturkampf.” Given its bitter historical context,…
Celebrations planned for 30th anniversary of Vatican Observatory’s Arizona telescope
The observatory’s headquarters remain at Castel Gandolfo, a town just outside Rome and the location of the summer residence of the popes. Chris Graney, an adjunct scholar at the Vatican…
Catholic gym trains members to become ‘warriors against the evil one’
The St. Michael Barbell Club located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Credit: Joe Enabnit The longtime trainer shared how he views the relationship between the spiritual life and the fitness life.…
The three great archangels of the Bible: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
St. Gabriel the Archangel Gabriel appears regularly in Scripture as a messenger of God’s word, both in the Old and New Testaments. Daniel identifies Gabriel as a “man” who came…
Oklahoma archbishop decries execution of Anthony Sanchez as ‘archaic’
“This archaic punishment is fundamentally at odds with the culture of life the state of Oklahoma proclaims to be building,” Coakley continued. “I implore all people of goodwill to join…
During GOP debate DeSantis says he would support 15-week national abortion ban
“We won the greatest Republican victory in a governor’s race in the history of the state, over 1.5 million votes,” he said. He claimed the major victory came about “because…
Indianapolis Colts owner donates $5 million to Catholic Charities to honor cousin, a nun
“We are delighted and honored by the Irsay family’s generosity to us,” Sally Blount, Catholic Charities Chicago president and CEO, said in a Sept. 26 statement. “Jim and his family’s…
Republicans seek to overturn Biden transgender rule they say would cut school lunches
“In Joe Biden’s America, public schools must support Democrats’ radical transgender movement or they’re at risk of losing substantial funding,” Marshall said in a statement his office provided to CNA.…
A Christmas message in September: How ‘Good King Wenceslas’ inspired his people to follow God
“Mark my footsteps, good my page Tread thou in them boldly Thou shall find the winter’s rage More in Europe Freeze thy blood less coldly.” By this, Wenceslaus both helps…
Pope Francis names Steubenville bishop as auxiliary bishop of Detroit
The bishop described his transfer to Detroit as “bittersweet.” He said: “I have come to know and to love the good people of the Diocese of Steubenville, from Carrol County…