Signatura: Geissler ‘acquittal’ came after formal process
Vatican City, May 17, 2019 / 03:30 pm (CNA).- The Vatican announced Friday that a former Curial official accused of sexual solicitation in the confessional was found not guilty after…
Pope offers words of encouragement to African missionaries
Vatican City, May 17, 2019 / 03:05 pm (CNA).- Pope Francis spoke to African-based missionaries gathered at the Vatican on Friday, applauding their efforts to show compassion to the continent’s…
Archbishop of Erbil: Is the US abandoning Christians at risk in Iraq?
Erbil, Iraq, May 17, 2019 / 01:05 pm (CNA).- Archbishop Bashar Warda, one of the leading voices on behalf of persecuted and displaced Christians in Iraq, released today an urgent…
Pope Francis tells medical professionals to defend life
Vatican City, May 17, 2019 / 12:00 pm (CNA).- Pope Francis Friday encouraged medical professionals to defend and promote life, highlighting the practice of conscientious objection in today’s healthcare environment.…
Despite religious freedom concerns, House passes Equality Act
Washington D.C., May 17, 2019 / 11:12 am (CNA).- The House of Representatives passed the controversial Equality Act on Friday, amid heated opposition from those who argue it would pose…
Pro-life activists call for acquittal of doctor who refused to perform abortion in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 17, 2019 / 10:55 am (CNA).- Pro-life advocates in Argentina have called for the acquittal of Dr. Leandro Rodríguez Lastra, whose trial started May 13 in…
‘Stand firm for life against the evil opposing it’ Kentucky governor says
Frankfort, Ky., May 17, 2019 / 10:15 am (CNA).- Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) is urging his fellow governors to “be bold” on the issue of life. The first-term governor…
The next World Meeting of Families will focus on holiness in married vocation
Vatican City, May 17, 2019 / 03:38 am (CNA).- The Vatican announced Friday that the next World Meeting of Families will focus on the vocation of married life as a…
Pro-life doctors: Despite Ohio bill, there is no procedure to save ectopic pregnancies
Cincinnati, Ohio, May 17, 2019 / 12:32 am (CNA).- An Ohio bill seeking to limit insurance coverage of non-lifesaving abortions erroneously states that a procedure exists in which a doctor…
Archbishop of Paris: Notre-Dame restoration donations still needed
Paris, France, May 16, 2019 / 08:00 pm (CNA).- One month after a fire destroyed the roof and spire of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Archbishop of…
Analysis: Which state pro-life laws could arrive at the Supreme Court
Washington D.C., May 16, 2019 / 05:45 pm (CNA).- Earlier this week, the state of Alabama passed legislation to make abortion a felony. The measure is the nation’s strongest prohibition…
Parents, parishes should have greater role in sacrament prep, Dublin survey says
Dublin, Ireland, May 16, 2019 / 05:14 pm (CNA).- A survey in the Archdiocese of Dublin suggests that parents and educators are interested in changing the model of sacramental preparation…