Update: Pope Francis to continue treatment at hospital, Vatican says
As of Thursday morning, the pope’s agenda lists no appointments for the day for March 30. He is still scheduled to preside over a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on…
Jesuits in Mexico issue statement on the death of alleged murderer of two priests
“Given the scientific confirmation of the execution of the person responsible for the murders of our Jesuit brothers Javier and Joaquín, we reiterate that this occurrence does not represent the…
Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a timeline of his medical issues in recent years
The pope said at the beginning of May that he would undergo a medical procedure on his knee, “an intervention with infiltrations,” by which he may have meant a therapeutic…
Pope Francis hospitalized with a respiratory infection, Vatican says
Gemelli is the same hospital where Pope Francis was hospitalized in July 2021 when he underwent surgery on his colon for diverticulitis, or inflammation of the intestinal wall. In an…
Report finds 28 credible child sex abuse claims of Georgia priests in last 70 years
According to the report, certain historical policies and actions by Church personnel “enabled sexual abuse of minors” and “prevented the discovery and investigation of these acts by public or civil…
Shia LaBeouf stars in ‘Padre Pio’ film to be released June 2
The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2022 and played again at the Mammoth Film Festival in early March 2023. LaBeouf, who plays the role of Padre…
Abuse expert leaves Vatican commission for protection of minors, citing concerns
In early March, Zollner was appointed a consultant to the Diocese of Rome’s new office for the protection of minors and vulnerable adults. He is also the director of the…
Pope Francis: ‘The true Christian is one who receives Jesus within’
Pope Francis’ General Audience in St. Peter’s Square on March 29, 2023. Daniel Ibanez/CNA “This,” he continued, “is the question I ask you all today: What does Jesus mean for…
U.S. House passes bill to combat forced organ harvesting
Additionally, individuals involved in the organ harvesting scheme could face sanctions blocking them from entering the U.S. and prohibiting them from engaging in transactions in property or interests in property…
Police: Shooter at Nashville Christian school was former student, had ‘manifesto’
Regarding the manifesto, Drake said there was “quite a bit of writing to it,” but only confirmed that “there was a map of the school” and “a drawing of how…
Latin America celebrates Day of the Unborn Child with pro-life marches in several countries
March for life in Ecuador on March 25, 2023. Credit: Courtesy of Estela Zea Estela Zea, spokesperson for the Yes to Life movement, told ACI Prensa that she hopes these…
Bishops to Biden administration: Keep in place federal rules to protect college religious groups
The 2020 rule has two sets of provisions: one for public institutions that directly receive grants and one that governs states and subgrantees that are public institutions. The rule bars…