Pope Francis addresses artists, including creator of blasphemous crucifix photo
Pope Francis decried a kind of superficial, or “cosmetic beauty,” and said a way to recognize true beauty is through the presence of harmony. “True beauty is always the reflection…
Abortion rates rise in England and Wales rise; pro-lifers declare ‘national tragedy’
Abortion is legal in England and Wales up to 24 weeks’ gestation unless the baby is thought to have a disability, in which case abortions can be performed up to…
NY pro-life sidewalk counselor to ask Supreme Court to consider clinic buffer zone case
Vitagliano’s initial First Amendment suit in U.S. district court was dismissed in January because of the 2000 Supreme Court precedent case Hill v. Colorado, which allowed states and municipalities to…
New report: More than 50% of people live in a country with serious religious persecution
‘You start with intolerance’ Szymanski said that autocrats, whether elected or not, persecute people of faith when they become “jealous and fearful of the mobilization of any religious leader.” She…
‘God Is Trans’ church no longer hosting ‘Pride Mass’ at gay monument, cites security concerns
CNA called the Stonewall National Monument to inquire about the security concerns but was unable to reach anyone. The change of venue comes amid criticism against the parish for its…
5 Things to know about Venerable Lucia dos Santos
Lucia was born on March 22, 1907, in Aljustrel, Portugal. She was the youngest of seven children. At 10 years old, she was the oldest of the shepherd children who…
Pope Francis advances the sainthood cause of Fatima’s Sister Lucia
She spent the final 50 years of her life in a Carmelite convent in Coimbra, Portugal. As the only Fatima visionary who spoke with the Virgin Mary during the series…
Vatican sends leads into missing ‘Vatican girl’ to Rome prosecutors
Diddi said Thursday he has interviewed people in charge of certain offices at the time of Orlandi’s disappearance 40 years ago, and the office of the Promoter of Justice has…
National Celebrate Life Day Rally to be held rain or shine on Saturday, organizers say
Those planning to attend the event should prepare for the possibility of rain. Weather reports are calling for a high of 86 degrees with scattered thunderstorms. The event is scheduled…
Investigation opened into alleged abuse by Paris Foreign Mission Society priests
Colomb has vigorously denied any wrongdoing, expressing “incomprehension at these slanderous allegations.” Two other priests in the society, both former missionaries in Japan, have also been accused of rape. Father…
French ‘backpack hero’ will be special guest at reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
He recalled walking on his way to a cathedral when he saw a man trying to attack some children and said, “For me it was not possible to just see…
PHOTOS: Vatican Library showcases first-edition works by Blaise Pascal
A papal bull in 1475 opened the library and archive to study by scholars. Archival material was formally separated from the library in the early 17th century and entrusted to…