Archive for October 4, 2019

St. Francis of Assisi. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Will the real St. Francis please stand up?

St. Francis of Assisi is widely known for his life of poverty and love of creation. But there’s a lesser-known... Read more

Supreme Court of the United States. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Supreme Court to hear Louisiana abortion law appeal

The Supreme Court will consider an abortion case this term after it announced on Friday that it will hear a... Read more

Participants kneel before bowing to a set of items during a tree planting ceremony in the Vatican gardens, Oct. 3, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Amazon Synod: Ecological ritual performed in Vatican gardens for pope’s tree planting ceremony

Pope Francis witnessed an indigenous performance at a tree planting ceremony in the Vatican gardens Friday, during which people held... Read more

Vatican at sunset. Via Shutterstock.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

In Rome, outside voices offer contrasting opposition to Amazon synod

This week, two groups who say their voices are not often heard by Church leaders held events to speak out... Read more

?w=200&h=150

New Zealand bishop resigns over 'unacceptable behaviour' with young woman

The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a bishop in New Zealand, following an investigation... Read more

United States Capitol Building - Washington DC. Via Shutterstock?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Senators introduce bill requiring states to report abortion figures

The Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2019 would make certain Medicaid family planning funds to states... Read more

Church building overlooking smokestack. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

EPA tells churches to cut mercury but says restrictions on power plants unnecessary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking houses of worship to eliminate mercury products, while at the same time saying... Read more

Dr. David Mackereth, who lost his case at an employment tribunal. He refused to refer to transgender clients by their preferred pronouns.?w=200&h=150

In England, Christian doctor loses trans beliefs case

An employment tribunal in England stated Wednesday that a biblical view of sex and gender is “incompatible with human dignity”... Read more

The Ruins of St. Paul's in Macau. ?w=200&h=150

Macau diocese angered by government light show on church ruins

A diocese in southern China expressed disappointment this week regarding a patriotic light-show that had been projected on the remains... Read more

The nuns of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery in Burton, Ohio, with Bishops Milan Lach and John Kudrick, following a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, Sept. 30, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Ruthenian women's community established as eparchial monastery

The Ruthenian Bishop of Parma last week erected Christ the Bridegroom Monastery as a female monastery sui iuris of eparchial... Read more

Latest news

Archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, knocks on the door of Notre-Dame Cathedral during a ceremony to mark the re-opening of the landmark Cathedral, in central Paris, on Dec. 7, 2024.

Notre Dame Cathedral ‘back in the light’ after glorious reopening  

Pope Francis arrives for a consistory at St. Peter's Basilica with visible bruising on his face, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni explained that the Pope suffered a contusion after hitting his chin on a bedside table the previous morning.

Pope Francis: Notre Dame reopening shows ‘sadness and mourning give way to joy’

Pope Francis places the red biretta on Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, archbishop of Naples, during the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 7, 2024.

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto

Both Chile’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate approved a rule in the national budget to prevent the financing of transgender-focused hormone and surgical treatments for minors in the public health network

Battle over gender policies for minors also rages in Chile

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him

A firefighter in Rome pays tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary by laying a wreath of fresh flowers at her statue atop a column near the Spanish Steps at dawn on Dec. 8, 2023.

Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?

Ryan Clarke, Harrison Tinsley, and Adam Vena, who have each faced custody battles over their opposition to transgender ideology, rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court with activist and detransitioner Chloe Cole on Dec. 4, 2024.

Fathers who lost their children to gender ideology: ‘I feel so betrayed’

When asked what Christians can do outside the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa responded: “Pray and support. Support the Christian community as much as they can.”

Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day

Pope Francis meets with the College of Cardinals on July 1, 2024.

What does it mean that almost half of the new cardinals will be from religious orders?

Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory

Liturgical Calendar Show this year
Dec 07
St. Ambrose
Today's readings

TRENDING