Pope Francis’ next environmental document to be called ‘Laudate Deum’
In the same speech to 200 university personnel, Francis reflected on what he has termed a throwaway culture, saying it reveals “a lack of education to use the things that…
Pope makes church first co-cathedral in history of British Isles
Monsignor John Devine, who is parish priest of St. Mary of the Isle, said the process of being granted co-cathedral recognition had lasted a whole year but expressed his delight…
Family of UK teen who died fighting rare disease speaks out
However, legal challenges from her doctors obstructed her efforts to seek experimental care abroad. On Aug. 25 a judge agreed with an unnamed National Health Service trust’s doctors and ruled…
Pontifical foundation launches two projects for those in need in Colombia
“We are very happy to help bring relief and true hope to these populations,” she emphasized. Construction of a parish church Father Lawrence Ssimbwa, a Consolata missionary from Uganda and…
Newsom vetoes bill that would make acceptance of gender identity a factor in custody court
In his veto of the legislation, Newsom said courts are already required to consider a child’s health, safety, and welfare, which he claimed includes “the parent’s affirmation of the child’s…
England’s historic Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham gets new rector
“All of us need conversion, and there are so many aspects of society in England which need this radical turn towards the Lord,” Billing told EWTN Great Britain. “So many…
State of California sues pro-life pregnancy centers over abortion pill reversal drug
“HBI and RealOptions took advantage of pregnant patients at a deeply vulnerable time in their lives, using false and misleading claims to lure them in and mislead them about a…
Diocese of Rome: Thousands expected at Vatican for ecumenical prayer vigil ahead of synod
The Vatican said earlier this month that the event would “emphasize the centrality of prayer in the synodal process” and “underline the articulation between the synodal path and the ecumenical…
Swiss bishop calls for women’s ordination, end to celibacy ahead of synod
Gmür didn’t stop at questioning celibacy; he also waded into another contentious issue: the ordination of women. “The subordination of women in the Catholic Church is incomprehensible to me. Changes…
U.S. priest brings more than 1,000 prayer intentions to Ulma family beatification
Father Michael Niemczak at the Tomb of the Ulma Family in the parish church of St. Dorothy. Credit: Courtesy of Father Michael Niemczak Niemczak said it was moving to him…
‘You don’t play with life’: Pope Francis condemns euthanasia, abortion on papal plane
The French government is currently preparing to pass a controversial bill on end-of-life issues that could legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia in the country. The vote, which was postponed because…
Pope Francis: Be Christians who ‘leap for joy’ in the face of life
A lively crowd awaited Pope Francis for Mass in the Vélodrome Stadium on Sept. 23. Attendees in the stadium seating, including the concelebrating priests, passed the time by doing “the…