Abuse victims share ‘wounded heart’ with Pope Francis after bike trek from Germany
The bicyclists made several stops along their journey to Rome, including in Bolzano, in northern Italy, on May 8, where they were greeted by Bishop Ivo Muser of the Diocese…
Pope Francis: Share the Gospel with zeal like St. Francis Xavier
“The love of Christ was the strength that drove him to the furthest frontiers, with constant toil and danger, overcoming setbacks, disappointments and discouragement; indeed, giving him consolation and joy…
Blaze set at iconic Mexican church; Eucharist stolen from another
According to the diocese, a criminal complaint has already been filed with the authorities. “The diocesan Church of Irapuato vigorously condemns this sacrilege, and we ask the corresponding authorities to…
Congress should withhold funds from a politicized FBI, Chairman Jim Jordan says
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, there have been more than 100 instances of pro-abortion vandalism, which has included graffiti, damaged property, and arson. The federal government has…
Catholic bishops to FDA: Don’t make ‘minipill’ contraceptive over-the-counter
“I urge the FDA to reject this recommendation,” Barron said. “Fertility is a gift, not a disease,” Barron’s statement on behalf of the USCCB continued. “Contraceptives exist to suppress the…
Ohio priest convicted of sexual abuse of minors
According to court documents, Zacharias used psychological coercion, threats, and money to force his underage and adult victims to perform sexual acts with him. The two underage victims told investigators…
Oakland Diocese files for bankruptcy following sexual abuse lawsuits
The diocese’s website said that three of the accusations claim the abuse occurred within the last two decades. Almost all the allegations pertain to incidents occurring before 2003, the website…
Catholics at the U.S.-Mexico border: ‘Too many people to help, but someone has to’
But acting on that call is a daily challenge for border residents like Reynolds, who fears many of the migrants who will come will not be able to find the…
North Carolina governor vetoes 12-week abortion ban, faces override
“Let’s be clear — this bill has nothing to do with making women safer, and everything to do with banning abortion,” Cooper said during the rally. “How about we leave…
UPDATE: ‘God is trans’ exhibit remains in church, but with controversial title removed
Joseph Zwilling, a spokesman for the Archdiocese of New York, told CNA Monday that the archdiocese expressed its concerns about the display to the parish and only became aware of…
Leading Catholics and rabbis agree: help terminally ill, reject assisted suicide
The two delegations agreed on the importance of “compassionate palliative care and maximal effort to alleviate pain and suffering.” Their joint declaration cited the October 2019 joint declaration of Christian,…
After nine years without ordinations, Argentine diocese has a new priest. Here’s his story
Speaking with the “Rio Negro” portal, the young priest acknowledged that his vocation “was born in the missions and among the sick” and that “it’s a gift, a gift from…