Pope Francis: Migrant crisis requires wisdom, not ‘alarmist propaganda’
“Founded by Greek sailors who came from Asia Minor, legend traces it back to a love story between an emigrant sailor and a native princess,” the pope said, noting that…
How an extraordinary healing led to the creation of The National Centre for Padre Pio
For medical providers, her imminent death seemed all but sealed — even in the eyes of Dr. C. Everett Koop, a surgeon involved in her care who would later become…
Truck circulates in Mexico City with message against indoctrinating schoolchildren
The petition calls the distribution of the textbooks “arbitrary, illegal, and authoritarian.” Furthermore, the UNPF and CitizenGo make the accusation that the educational material has the objective of “forming party…
Dominican nun speaks in favor of homosexuals being able to marry in the Church
In March 2021, Cruz was appointed by Pope Francis as a member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors chaired by the archbishop of Boston, Cardinal Sean O’Malley.…
Canadian bishops to meet Monday to discuss euthanasia, protection of minors
The Standing Committee for Family and Life, chaired by Archbishop Christian Lépine, will hold a panel discussion on this topic, which is meant to help the Church “engage with the…
Pope Francis in Marseille: It’s ‘a duty of humanity’ to save migrants abandoned at sea
“Before us,” he said, “is the sea, a source of life, yet this place evokes the tragedy of shipwrecks, which cause death.” Pope Francis asks for a moment of silence…
Pope Francis entrusts to Mary ‘Mediterranean Encounter’ with youth and bishops
“In a way, this message reminds us of the history of this basilica and what it represents,” he continued. “In fact, it was not founded in memory of a miracle…
‘We came back stronger’: Priest, seminarian abducted in Nigeria recall three-week ordeal
He added: “I thought about the suffering that our fathers, the early Missionaries of Africa, endured at the start of our congregation in Africa. Many died, but those who survived…
UN adopts resolution to protect ‘reproductive rights’ during next pandemic
“I think we are in a moment where people have to draw a line in the sand of what they will and will not tolerate,” Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, told…
Mexican diocese denounces hacking of several of its social media accounts
The bishop of Irapuato, Enrique Díaz Díaz, said at his Sunday Zoom press conference posted on Facebook that they have not yet found the person responsible for the attack or…
‘Destruction’ of ethnic Armenians is imminent, experts warn
“The U.N. Security Council must go beyond mere calls for action. No more empty rhetoric; we need concrete steps,” Vardenyan said in a Thursday X statement. “Currently, 120,000 Armenians are…
Senate confirms military appointments, bypassing pro-life blockade by Tuberville
The blockade has caused a backlog of more than 300 appointments. Before Wednesday’s vote, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the blockade forced leadership “to confront his obstruction head…