Archive for August 4, 2022
Could priests in Mexico avoid being killed by wearing a cassock?
Bishop Jesús González Hernández said wearing religious clothing could prevent Catholic priests from being victims of violence. Read more
Pope Francis appoints nurse as his ‘personal health care assistant’
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis has appointed a “personal health care assistant.” Read more
Nashville Dominican Sisters support Hillbilly Thomists on country music’s most famous stage
The band, made up of Dominican friars, played the Grand Ole Opry on Aug. 1. Read more
Pope Francis to Canada’s Jesuits: ‘When there is conflict the liturgy is always mistreated’
Pope Francis told Jesuits in Canada about how his experience in Latin America formed his beliefs about synodality, liturgy, and... Read more
Rep. Jackie Walorski, killed in car accident, leaves behind pro-life legacy
Walorski leaves behind a legacy of devotion to the unborn, evident in both her record as a lawmaker and personal... Read more
Britney Spears’ wedding: Who can get married in a Catholic church?
There are four main requirements to have a Catholic church wedding, a priest tells CNA. Read more
Archdiocese asks faithful to pray to Curé of Ars for priests in Nicaragua
On the feast day of St. John Mary Vianney, Aug. 4, the Archdiocese of Managua, Nicaragua, called on the faithful... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for August 2022
Pope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to pray for small businesses during the month of August. Read more
Kansas abortion vote: Why did the pro-life amendment fail?
The reason a pro-life amendment — known as the “Value Them Both” amendment — recently failed in Kansas boils down... Read more
Public Masses suspended at Chicago's Shrine of Christ the King
A prominent Chicago church which is home to a Traditional Latin Mass religious institute announced the end of all public... Read more
