New auxiliary bishop appointed in Diocese of El Paso immigrated to U.S. from Philippines
He was ordained a priest that same year. Celino then continued his studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where he earned a licentiate in canon law…
Benedict XVI describes ‘Protestantization’ of the Eucharist in posthumous publication
According to Vatican journalist Sandro Magister, Benedict XVI had arranged for the writings to be published after his death. The Italian magazine L’Espresso published an excerpt of one the essays,…
Biden tells Congress to codify Roe, pass LGBTQ protections
“The vice president and I are doing everything to protect access to reproductive health care and safeguard patient ,” the president said. “But already, more than a dozen states are…
Pope Francis leads Hail Mary for victims of earthquake in Turkey and Syria
“With deep feeling I pray for them and express my closeness to these peoples, to the families of the victims, and to all those who suffer because of this devastating…
Synod on Synodality: Europe’s Continental Assembly in Prague discusses tensions in the Church
What’s happening in Prague this week Prague is known as “the golden city of 100 spires.” The capital is one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, having largely escaped the bombs of…
Guess who’s coming to the State of the Union? Pro-life hero and target of Biden Justice Department Mark Houck
Perry said that Biden has “weaponized” the federal government “against anyone who thwarts his radical, leftist agenda.” “He should see the faces of some of those Americans who have been…
Catholic aid agencies respond after devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria
“Telecommunications are disrupted and transportation is impaired, complicating relief efforts and attempts to identify and account for family members. Snow, sleet, and freezing temperatures are in the forecast, so priority…
Tennessee governor to increase funding for crisis pregnancy centers to $100 million
“There was a significant shift in this country last year when it comes to protecting the lives of the unborn,” Lee said, referring to the overturn of Roe v. Wade.…
Anglican Church reports synod member to police for tweeting ‘hate speech’
“The diocesan secretary has had no option, in view of a number of complaints received, to report your offending tweets to the West Midlands Police and is in continuing conversation…
The ‘Four Chaplains,’ selfless heroes of WWII, honored on 80th anniversary of their deaths
The Four Chaplains — Father John P. Washington, a Catholic priest; Rev. George L. Fox, a Methodist minister; Rabbi Alexander D. Goode; and Rev. Clark V. Poling, a Reformed Church…
AP tells reporters to call crisis pregnancy centers ‘anti-abortion centers’
The new AP policy suggests the term “crisis pregnancy center” be used only if placed within quotation marks and if it is explained that its purpose is to “dissuade people…
Dictatorship in Nicaragua sentences priest critical of the regime to 10 years in prison
Benavidez, 50, known for being a critic of the dictatorship, has been in custody since Aug. 14, 2022, when he was arrested after celebrating a Mass in the Conception of…