Argentinian doctor convicted of refusing to perform abortion
Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 23, 2019 / 12:32 am (CNA).- Dr. Leandro Rodríguez Lastra, an OB-GYN in Argentina, was found guilty on Monday of having prevented an abortion, after he…
‘Abortion saves lives’? Catholic doctor responds to NYT op-ed
New York City, N.Y., May 22, 2019 / 04:51 pm (CNA).- Following an op-ed in the New York Times claiming that all pregnancies are life-threatening, a Catholic doctor emphasized that…
These Franciscan University alumni expect ‘great things’ from new president
Steubenville, Ohio, May 22, 2019 / 04:40 pm (CNA).- Franciscan University of Steubenville announced Wednesday the appointment of Fr. David Pivonka, TOR, as the university’s seventh president. Several prominent Catholic…
‘Lust is a monster’: Gay porn star quits industry, joins fight against porn
Salt Lake City, Utah, May 22, 2019 / 03:35 pm (CNA).- An actor who has been featured in dozens of homosexual pornographic films has announced his exit from the industry…
Biden backs federal abortion protections ‘if necessary’
Washington D.C., May 22, 2019 / 02:00 pm (CNA).- Joe Biden would support federal laws protecting abortion rights, “should it become necessary.” The former vice president is the current frontrunner…
Italy’s fledgling pro-life movement finds inspiration in US abortion fight
Rome, Italy, May 22, 2019 / 01:01 pm (CNA).- The Italian March for Life was held Saturday as thousands of people from Italy and around the world rallied and marched…
The generals who marched with ‘Warriors’ in Lourdes
Lourdes, France, May 22, 2019 / 12:00 pm (CNA).- Gen. Jeff Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa, and Lt. Gen Chris Cavoli, commander of the U.S. Army…
Investigative authority continues to fight misuse of Vatican financial entities
Vatican City, May 22, 2019 / 11:49 am (CNA).- The Vatican’s Financial Information Authority said in their annual report Tuesday that they continue to catch cases of fraud involving the…
Pivonka appointed Franciscan University president
Steubenville, Ohio, May 22, 2019 / 09:58 am (CNA).- Franciscan University of Steubenville announced that Fr. David Pivonka, TOR, has been appointed the university’s seventh president. “It’s both humbling and…
Pope Francis prays for China invoking Mary Help of Christians
Vatican City, May 22, 2019 / 03:56 am (CNA).- Pope Francis Wednesday asked Our Lady Help of Christians to intercede for Chinese Catholics, whom he said continue to believe and…
‘If you want to be happy for the rest of your life’ – Study finds women of faith most satisfied in marriage
Denver, Colo., May 22, 2019 / 12:00 am (CNA).- A new study examining the correlation between religion and marital happiness found that women who are part of a highly religious,…
Florida Catholic Conference asks governor to halt execution of serial killer
Tallahassee, Fla., May 21, 2019 / 05:38 pm (CNA).- The Catholic bishops of Florida are calling on the state’s governor to spare the life of Bobby Joe Long, a convicted…