Pope Francis speaks to young people ahead of World Youth Day in ‘Popecast’
The pope said: “Do not give up, keep striving ahead.” To a woman named Arianna who explained how she suffers from bipolar disorder, which has at times caused suicidal thoughts,…
Bishop Strickland denies wrongdoing, says Vatican inquiry ‘not fun’
The bishop said he thinks he was subject to the visitation “because I’ve been bold enough and loved the Lord enough and his Church, simply preaching the truth.” Without being…
Americans’ belief in God, heaven, hell continues prolonged decline
Similar declines in belief have been recorded regarding the devil, heaven, hell, and angels, with each one seeing double-digit declines in professed believers over the 22 years in question. Gallup…
‘Providing for Life Act’ would extend child tax credit to cover unborn children
The measure “charts the policy course for a culture of life in America,” Hinson said in the release. “By expanding the Child Tax Credit to include the unborn and provide…
Hallow brings back popular ‘Saints in 7 Days’ series
Some of the saints that have been featured in the series are Padre Pio, Mother Teresa, Louis and Zelie Martin, and Martin de Porres. Mary Magdalene and Ignatius of Loyola…
Catholic drug rehabilitation facility begins to take shape in Arizona
Kevin Starrs, vice president of the Kolbe Mission and currently the director of prison ministries for the Diocese of Phoenix, told CNA that his work in prisons caused him to…
Thousands march in Honduras against gender ideology in schools
According to a March 8 press release by the Honduran Congress, one of the goals of the bill is to “encourage responsible conduct in the exercise of sexuality and encourage…
After latest Oklahoma execution, Archbishop Coakley calls for death penalty abolition
“A year after one of the biggest pro-life victories in the country, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the state of Oklahoma is imposing the death penalty on Jemaine Cannon,”…
Retired priest in Diocese of Richmond accused of sex abuse against a minor
Bishop Barry Knestout “immediately prohibited Father Lewis from any public ministry in the diocese” for the duration of the investigation, the press release said, adding that diocesan officials would not…
Jesuit superior blames ‘Vatican norms’ for blocking harsher penalties for Rupnik
The Jesuit superior had previously said that removing Rupnik from the clerical state or ordering the abuser priest into a life of penance were possible options, but, under present norms,…
The Lebanese saint who unites Christians and Muslims
Matar, who is responsible for archiving the thousands of medically-verified healings attributed to the intercession of the Maronite priest-monk, said that many miraculous cures have been obtained by Muslims. Since…
WYD2023: Pilgrims cycle to Lisbon; pope to receive bicycles upon arrival
Over 10 days, they will cycle an average of 90 kilometers (56 miles), and will be welcomed every night in parishes, monasteries, and with families, sharing meals and enjoying conviviality…