Trial begins for Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong Catholic activist imprisoned for 3 years
“It’s significant to me that Lai is a journalist,” Sirico said. “I think journalists should have had this on the front burner.” Lai, Sirico argued, is “manifestly not guilty of…
Pope Francis at Sunday Angelus: ‘Only in God do we find the light of life’
Expanding on this observation, the pontiff noted that John’s mission is characterized by his “frank language” and is underscored by his “sincere behavior, his austerity of life.” Thus it is…
Pope Francis condemns reported Israeli sniper attack on Gaza Catholic church
Vatican News, the Holy See’s official news outlet, reported the Latin Patriarchate’s account on Saturday. The news report said the reported attack was “justified by Israelis” who “claimed the presence…
Pro-life group Live Action offers ‘window to the womb’ in new online experience
Users can either watch an animated video that progresses through each day of development or they can click through each week at their own speed. When clicking through the weeks,…
Pope Francis turns 87: one of the oldest popes in Church history
The pope has suffered from a series of health issues over the last three years of his papacy but said in an interview that he has not considered resigning. When…
Two women killed amid Israeli attack at Holy Family Parish in Gaza, Latin Patriarchate says
“No warning was given, no notification was provided,” the patriarchate said. “They were shot in cold blood inside the premises of the parish, where there are no belligerents.” Vatican News…
During fundraiser, priest makes ‘longest shot ever by a priest on a playground’
The milestone of $75,000 and $100,000 means several administrators and teachers will spin a “Wheel of Good/Bad Fortune” on Jan. 7, 2024. The wheel includes “good” items — such as…
This Christmas season, see one of the oldest icons of the Virgin Mother and Child in Met exhibit
Also notable are several works of art obtained from the ancient Nubian Cathedral of Faras, which Achi told CNA is now entirely submerged in the Nile River. One of the…
Accused killer laid on priest in form of a cross after Nebraska stabbing, court filings say
“I heard a male voice that yelled ‘in here,’ followed by additional yelling that I could not decipher,” the officer said in the affidavit. “I then hear the voice yell…
Sen. Marco Rubio asks Pope Francis to call for release of bishop imprisoned in Nicaragua
“I humbly ask that you intercede for the release of Bishop Álvarez and the right to worship for all Catholics in Nicaragua,” Rubio said. “I endeavor to follow your counsel…
Vatican closing down Loyola Community co-founded by Rupnik
Since then, the Vatican has announced that Rupnik will face a canonical process over the abuse allegations after Pope Francis decided to waive the statute of limitations on the claims.…
Moral theologian on new cremation guidance: ‘Reverence for body’ still paramount
“There were pagan rituals attached to cremation, especially with the practice of scattering ashes,” he told EWTN anchorwoman Tracy Sabol. But a few decades ago the Church began to revise…