Pope Francis: Do not be afraid to suffer criticism or economic loss to be faithful to the Gospel
Pope Francis gives his Sunday Angelus address on June 25, 2023. Vatican Media The pope explained how Jesus told his disciples not to be afraid shortly after telling them about…
Pro-life atheist to convert to Catholicism: ‘There is a God-shaped hole in my heart’
Turner said she came to her decision through “a lot of small things,” but her involvement in pro-life advocacy played a big part. After suffering abuse by a high school…
Catholic churches are buying pre-owned pipe organs to enhance their liturgies
“It can be used to play wonderful pieces of sacred music to provide an out-of-body experience in the spiritual realms,” McDonald opined. Additionally, on third Sundays, visitors are welcomed to…
Biden signs contraception, abortion executive order before Dobbs anniversary
The order directs agencies to consider actions to increase access to contraceptives over the counter, including emergency contraceptives that induce an abortion. According to a White House news release, the…
Meet the archbishop-elect of Brussels, the capital of the European Union
Born in Etterbeek, a suburb of the city of Brussels, Terlinden entered the seminary after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in commercial engineering, fulfilling a period of military service, and…
Roe’s repeal, 1 year later: Pro-lifers see significant challenges ahead
The administration of President Joe Biden has ensured widespread access to the abortion pill mifepristone despite significant health and safety concerns raised by pro-life doctors, particularly over the pill being…
Pope Francis addresses artists, including creator of blasphemous crucifix photo
Pope Francis decried a kind of superficial, or “cosmetic beauty,” and said a way to recognize true beauty is through the presence of harmony. “True beauty is always the reflection…
Abortion rates rise in England and Wales rise; pro-lifers declare ‘national tragedy’
Abortion is legal in England and Wales up to 24 weeks’ gestation unless the baby is thought to have a disability, in which case abortions can be performed up to…
NY pro-life sidewalk counselor to ask Supreme Court to consider clinic buffer zone case
Vitagliano’s initial First Amendment suit in U.S. district court was dismissed in January because of the 2000 Supreme Court precedent case Hill v. Colorado, which allowed states and municipalities to…
New report: More than 50% of people live in a country with serious religious persecution
‘You start with intolerance’ Szymanski said that autocrats, whether elected or not, persecute people of faith when they become “jealous and fearful of the mobilization of any religious leader.” She…
‘God Is Trans’ church no longer hosting ‘Pride Mass’ at gay monument, cites security concerns
CNA called the Stonewall National Monument to inquire about the security concerns but was unable to reach anyone. The change of venue comes amid criticism against the parish for its…
5 Things to know about Venerable Lucia dos Santos
Lucia was born on March 22, 1907, in Aljustrel, Portugal. She was the youngest of seven children. At 10 years old, she was the oldest of the shepherd children who…