Seton Shrine’s new additions offer interactive encounter with first American-born saint
What was formerly the provincial entrance near the basilica has been transformed into a modern and welcoming visitor center, seamlessly connecting visitors to the gift shop and museum galleries. Inside,…
Synod 2023: Participants to include two bishops from mainland China, Archbishop Paglia
Two Chinese bishops also took part in the 2018 youth synod. Archbishop Paglia, who leads the Vatican academy on life issues, was also added to the list of synod members…
Attorney General Merrick Garland reacts to accusation of DOJ’s anti-Catholic bias
During the hearing on Wednesday, Rep. Jeff Van Drew questioned Garland about the memo, which led to a tense exchange. “Do you agree that traditional Catholics are violent extremists?” Van…
Shrine of Virgin of Flowers whose name traveled to Mars with NASA desecrated
Along with the mantle, the thieves took “small jewelry left by the faithful” during their recent Sept. 8 pilgrimage. Some collection boxes where the faithful deposit their alms were also…
Spanish priests criticize radio personalities who say Mother Teresa took advantage of poor
Higueras further accused the saint of being a “chunga,” (a dodgy person as defined by the Spanish Royal Academy: “bad-looking, in poor condition, of poor quality”) because she dedicated herself…
Human rights group to Nigeria security agents after priest’s kidnapping: ‘Act or resign’
“The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law is deeply shocked and dismayed that more than 30 defenseless citizens of the southeast were abducted in two days in…
11 killed as Islamist jihadists reportedly target Christians in Mozambican village
Those who spoke to ACN recounted that Christians were “showered with bullets” in the incident. “There are also records of burned houses and destroyed property,” ACN reported. “Hours later, on…
Ethnic Armenians surrender and disarm following Azerbaijan offensive
The attacks forced over 10,000 people, including women, children, and elderly, to evacuate their homes, according to the Artsakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This week’s escalation was the first indication…
Vatican cardinal to make charity mission to Ukraine city hit by Russian drones
The secretary general of Caritas Internationalis, Alistair Dutton, said the attack destroyed more than 330 tons of humanitarian aid for Ukrainians. “The mission’s employees were unharmed,” the head of Caritas-Spes…
Bishop who will attend synod: We must address issue of women deacons and priests
‘Great possibilities’ “I believe the synod has great possibilities,” O’Malley commented. “Of course, much will depend on us, the members of the Church, if we are willing to work with…
Pope Francis lauds Catholic saint who fought to end slavery in Africa
After two years in Africa, three of the five other missionaries Comboni had traveled with had died, and Comboni also became ill. Comboni wrote to his parents: “We will have…
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Nagorno-Karabakh: ‘Silence the weapons’
The South Caucasus region has been a flashpoint since Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from Azerbaijan after the fall of the Soviet Union, sparking a war between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the…