France’s mandatory teen service program draws serious religious freedom concerns
Paris, France, Jun 27, 2019 / 03:17 am (CNA).- France’s soon-to-be mandatory Universal National Service program for teens has drawn serious religious freedom concerns, with critics noting that the program…
North Dakota abortion clinic files suit against state requirements
Bismarck, N.D., Jun 27, 2019 / 12:11 am (CNA).- North Dakota’s sole abortion clinic, located in Fargo, is filing a lawsuit against two state laws that it claims force doctors…
Nicaraguan cardinal asks prayers that peace be the fruit of justice
Managua, Nicaragua, Jun 26, 2019 / 11:13 pm (CNA).- The Archbishop of Managua encouraged the faithful Monday to pray so that peace in Nicaragua be the fruit of justice. “Let…
‘Hear victims, treat the whole problem,’ human trafficking conference told
Washington D.C., Jun 26, 2019 / 03:00 pm (CNA).- Human trafficking survivors shared their stories of abuse and oppression before an audience on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, kicking off a…
Abortion is key issue for 2020 voters, new poll says
Washington D.C., Jun 26, 2019 / 02:00 pm (CNA).- A new poll has shown that abortion is a top consideration among a large section of voters, indicating the issue may…
After forced abortion threat, disability advocate says support is key to fight eugenics
London, England, Jun 26, 2019 / 01:10 pm (CNA).- In the face of an increasingly ‘eugenic’ mentality toward people with disabilities in Europe — exemplified in the recent overturned forced…
Eritrean Catholics dedicate Apostles’ Fast to pray over clinics’ closure
Asmara, Eritrea, Jun 26, 2019 / 12:01 pm (CNA).- The head of the Eritrean Catholic Church has called for the Church’s faithful to observe the current fasting season in response…
House passes emergency border funding, Trump threatens veto
Washington D.C., Jun 26, 2019 / 11:00 am (CNA).- The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday night to provide emergency funding for the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. The…
Pope Francis ‘profoundly saddened’ at image of drowned migrant father and daughter
Vatican City, Jun 26, 2019 / 08:00 am (CNA).- Pope Francis expressed his “immense sadness” upon seeing the image of the migrant father and child who drowned in their attempt…
Religious freedom laws ‘more necessary than ever,’ Congress hears
Washington D.C., Jun 26, 2019 / 07:00 am (CNA).- The House Committee on Education and Labor heard testimony June 25 on the Do No Harm Act, a proposed measure to…
Catholic Mass: 6/24/19 | Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Daily Catholic Mass celebrated by Father Robert Connors of Dorchester. Brought to you by The CatholicTV Network. Readings: -Isaiah 49:1-6 -Luke 1:57-66, 80 June 24, 2019 | Solemnity of the…
Be A Good And Faithful Witness | Homily: Father Robert Connors
In his homily on this Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, Father Robert Connors preaches about what we can learn from the life of John the Baptist,…