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…
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…