PHOTOS: A look back at 10 years of Pope Francis’ participation in World Youth Days
WYD 2018: ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God’ In Pope Francis’ message to young people for World Youth Day 2018, he encouraged them to…
Pope Francis: Gender ideology is ‘one of the most dangerous ideological colonizations’ today
“All humanity is the tension of differences. It is to grow through the tension of differences. The question of gender is diluting the differences and making the world the same,…
Journalists at EWTN/Franciscan conference discuss media bias in the internet age
“This ethos of being objective — it wasn’t just good citizenship,” Cannon said. “It was good business.” As the news industry shifted toward the internet, Cannon noted, advertisements became more…
German Synodal Way approves same-sex blessings, lay preaching, and reexamination of priestly celibacy
Lay preaching, priestly celibacy, and women’s ordination Earlier on Friday, the synodal assembly approved moving forward with officially endorsing lay preaching and lay-led baptism and marriage assistance, though language calling…
‘I regret to inform you’: Pope Francis rebuffs Cardinal Becciu in letters read during ongoing finance trial
Promoter of Justice Alessandro Diddi obtained the three letters directly from the “sovereign authority,” that is, Pope Francis himself. In one letter, dated July 20, 2021, Becciu asked the pope…
‘Cannabis Studies’ program at St. Joseph’s University a ‘scandal,’ theologian says
“The cannabis landscape is complex, ever-changing, and unique. This certificate will provide you with a clear understanding of the cannabis industry, how it got there, and where it’s going,” it…
Pope Francis discusses revising priestly celibacy in new interview
In response to the interviewer’s inquiry if the pope thought that making celibacy optional would lead more people to join the priesthood, Pope Francis said: “I do not think so,”…
United Nations equates Sandinista Nicaragua with Nazism
Ortega and wife Murillo acted “in a joint and coordinated manner” during protests between April and September 2018,” Simon said, adding: “They have been weaponizing the justice system, weaponizing the…
Wyoming advances a new abortion ban to replace blocked ‘trigger law’
The legislation bans abortion throughout pregnancy but carves out specific exceptions to allow doctors to perform abortions to preserve the life or health of the mother, in cases of rape…
St. Peter's Basilica to hold monthly Eucharistic adoration on portico
St. Peter’s Basilica is typically open every day from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the winter or 7 p.m. in the summer. The Eucharist is also exposed in St.…
Pope Francis underlines ‘universal value’ of Jerusalem in speech to Palestinians
Jerusalem, which is situated on a plateau between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea in Israel, is one of the world’s oldest cities. It is a source of division…
Seal of Confession under attack? Delaware, Vermont bills draw Catholic criticism
“There is no question that protecting children is essential and criminals must be held accountable for their crimes. But disregarding fundamental religious rights is unnecessary,” he said. The exemption to…