Pope Francis calls for immediate release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
The pope said that he has been following “what is happening in Israel and Palestine with tears and apprehension.” After Hamas’ attack on Israel killed 1,000 people, the Israeli government…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run as independent: Where does he stand on the issues?
At the same time, Kennedy has said that he is “appalled” by late-term abortion and that he will work to “end those in other ways.” He has said that his…
Iowa bishop suggests ‘case-by-case approach’ to LGBT accompaniment
When handling these topics, the guidance emphasizes that “we are not dealing simply with ideologies or issues” but instead with “people who are created in the image and likeness of…
Vancouver archbishop calls attack on Israel ‘serious violation’ of moral, international law
In a reply to the archbishop, Rabbi Dan Moskovitz of Temple Sholom in Vancouver thanked the archbishop for his words and prayer and said he would share them with his…
Synod on Synodality: Who is overseeing the draft report at the end of the assembly?
Pope Francis at the Synod on Synodality on Oct. 10, 2023. Credit: Vatican Media Members elected by the synod assembly Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, OFMCap, Democratic Republic of Congo, is…
Two 12-year-olds identified as vandals in Massachusetts church fire
Investigators also determined that a water jug had been removed from the sacristy and was used to attempt to put out the fire. The suspects had lit votive candles at…
Pregnant woman given abortion pill by mistake; Nevada CVS fined $10,000
She continued: “So I Googled the name that was on the bottle to see if that was a side effect and come to find out Cytotec is used for ABORTIONS.…
Oklahoma board approves Catholic charter school contract
The OSVCSB in June voted to approve the school’s application after having rejected it earlier. Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt in June called the approval decision “a win for religious liberty…
Vatican safeguarding group calls on Synod on Synodality to address abuse in the Church
“The reality of sexual abuse in our Church goes to the heart of the synod’s agenda,” the letter says. “It deals with who we are as a community of faith,…
Pope Francis calls Gaza priest as Israel announces blockade
The Israeli military announced Oct. 9 it was imposing a total blockade on the Gaza Strip after Hamas, the Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip, launched an attack on…
Pastor of only Catholic church in Gaza: ‘Never have we seen things like this time’
Two days after the conflict began, Romanelli told ACI Prensa from Bethlehem, where he is stranded until he will be able to get through to return to the parish: “We…
U.S. bishops launch mental health campaign with special novena, discussions
The Novena for Mental Health, which starts on Oct. 10, is offered “in solidarity with those suffering from mental health challenges as well as health care professionals, family, and friends…