Pope Francis: Freedom is under threat in Europe
Pope Francis spoke about Europe, its roots, and the problem of consumerism during his weekly audience with the public. Speaking about his visit to Budapest, Hungary, April 28-30, he asked…
25,000 turn out for March for Life in Mexico City to demand an end to abortion
The thousands of pro-life marchers then made their way to the Mexico City Congress, where they listened to speeches by the organizers. Daniel Ramírez Cortés, who represents Steps for Life…
Utah’s bill protecting minors prompts porn site to block access to entire state
Commercial entities that fail to verify a user’s age through one of these means will be liable for damages resulting from a minor accessing the material, which includes court costs…
Oklahoma bishops applaud governor’s signing of bill prohibiting sex changes for minors
The legislation says that if a health care provider administers gender transition procedures to any minor, he or she can be criminally prosecuted for a felony. Health care providers can…
California teachers sue over policy that forces them to hide students’ gender preference
CNA reached out to the school district for comment but did not receive a response by time of publication. A spokesperson for the California Department of Education told CNA it…
Pope Francis praises NFP method as ‘valuable tool’ for married couples
The pope’s message was sent to participants in an international congress titled “The ‘Billings Revolution’ 70 Years Later: From Fertility Knowledge to Personalized Medicine.” The event was held in Rome…
Advocates for persecuted Christians in Nigeria question U.S. report that portrays Fulani as victims
Sean Nelson, legal counsel for the U.S.-based Alliance Defending Freedom, told CNA that the USCIRF report “fails to explain the broader context of religiously motivated violence against Christians, where they…
Cuban bishops present vision for country in meeting with communist government
According to the Cuban presidency, “issues related to the work of the Catholic Church, the socioeconomic situation of the country, the strengthening of values in society, among other matters of…
Our Lady of Fatima statue to tour Newark Archdiocese throughout May
Each parish that hosts the statue will offer special devotions to Our Lady. According to the Jersey Catholic, St. Pius X Parish planned to have participants pray the rosary every…
Archbishop of military services condemns new rule allowing abortion at VA medical centers
“The policy and rule, now in effect, are morally repugnant and incongruent with the Gospel, which the faithful are commissioned to share throughout the world (Mt 28:19),” Broglio wrote. “Moreover,…
Pope Francis accepts retiring Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin’s resignation
Ordained a priest in 1973, Tobin was appointed by Pope John Paul II as bishop of Providence in 2005. A steadfast defender of life, Tobin has received the Defender of…
Spanish court to investigate artists for exhibiting blasphemous sculptures
Another one of the pieces for which the criminal complaint was filed appears to be a confessional and inside it, a priest is obscenely represented. The lawyer from Chrisitan Lawyers…