Pope Francis says he did not lose consciousness before hospitalization in March
Pope Francis’ visit to Budapest included meetings with President Katalin Novák and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. He also spent time with visually impaired children, young adults, and clergy. On the…
Republicans help defeat abortion bans in S.C. and Nebraska
Although the majority of lawmakers approved the bill in a 32-15 vote, they needed 33 of the 49 senators to vote for ending debate on the bill in order to…
Catholic bishops praise Senate’s blocking of ERA, cite abortion, religious freedom concerns
“The Catholic faith teaches that women and men are created with equal dignity, and we support that being reflected in law,” Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge, who chairs the USCCB’s Committee…
New York Sisters of Charity won’t take new members, signaling end of congregation
“The decision was not an easy one,” said the congregation, which has 154 sisters. “We will continue to grow in love. We will continue to deepen our relationships with each…
680 babies saved during 40 Days for Life spring Lenten campaign
As it states on its website, the goal of 40 Days for Life is to “end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in…
Islamic terrorist in Jan. 25 attacks in Spain said Christian faith ‘must be eliminated’
According to the reports to which Europa Press has had access, the attack began at 6:30 p.m. local time when Kanjaa entered San Isidro Church in Algecrias and began to…
Pope Francis in Hungary: European unity ‘crucial’ to peace
Before his address, delivered in a former Carmelite monastery in Budapest’s Castle District, Pope Francis met with Hungary’s President Katalin Novák and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose conservative policies, many…
Michigan priest pleads guilty to sexually abusing 5-year-old boy in 1987
Delorenzo, 84, is expected to serve five years of probation. The first year of his probation will be served in Genesee County Jail. His sentencing is set for June 13…
Ukraine’s prime minister asks Pope Francis to help bring back children taken to Russia
Reuters reported that the Ukrainian government estimates that almost 19,500 children have been taken to Russia or Russian-occupied Crimea since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February last year. Russia denies…
Cardinal Erdő: Pope’s visit to Hungary tells us ‘Christ is our future’
Hungary as a ‘bridge’ country In presenting the trip, Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See press office, pointed out how Hungary is a “bridge” country. Erdő noted that “being…
Canadian parents push back against gay pride flag in Catholic school district; police called
Some parents who objected to displaying the gay pride flag loudly disrupted the meeting and shouted down the first speaker. After security removed some of the parents from the meeting…
Archdiocese of Philadelphia and former priest named in lawsuit alleging cover-up of rape
McGoldrick, who the complaint says often socialized with female college students (occasions that frequently involved alcohol) then allegedly offered Doe another alcoholic drink, as part of a “bourbon flight.” McGoldrick,…