Archive for September 13, 2022

Planned Parenthood gets millions of dollars in federal support each year.?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder

Pro-life leaders condemn Planned Parenthood’s abortion increase in new report

Planned Parenthood released its 2020–2021 annual report on Friday, revealing an increase in abortions and a decrease in other so-called... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

‘Eucharistic adoration in every church in Europe’: Prayers for Ukraine on Holy Cross feast

Catholic bishops have called for “Eucharistic adoration in every church in Europe” to pray for peace in Ukraine on the... Read more

Pope Francis aboard the papal flight to Kazakhstan, Sept. 13, 2022?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis on papal plane: ‘I’m always ready to go to China’

Pope Francis told journalists on the papal plane Tuesday that he is ready for the first papal trip to China. Read more

Archbishop Tomasz Peta?w=200&h=150

By Justyna Galant

Pope Francis in Kazakhstan: Archbishop explains the pastoral and political impact of visit

The archbishop of Kazakhstan’s only Catholic archdiocese said the visit of Pope Francis is of unique significance to the country’s... Read more

Pope Francis speaks from the stage of the Qazaq Concert Hall in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, Sept 13. 2022. Also onstage is Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis arrives in Kazakhstan, urges peace in ‘senseless and tragic war’ in Ukraine

In a speech to Kazakh civil authorities and diplomats in Nur-Sultan on Sept. 13, the pope said he wanted to... Read more

Father Sebastián Gaya, initiator of the Cursillo (short course) in Christianity, together with St. John Paul II.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Archdiocese begins process of canonization for main developer of Cursillo

The Archdiocese of Madrid has begun the canonization process for Father Sebastián Gayá, one of the main developers of the... Read more

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks during news conference to announce a new bill on abortion restrictions on Capitol Hill Sept. 13, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Graham's proposal would enact a national ban on abortions after the 15-week mark. Also pictured, at left, is President of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Marjorie Dannenfelser.?w=200&h=150

By Edie Heipel

Senate Republicans propose national ban on abortions after 15 weeks

Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced legislation Tuesday that would ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks, except in cases of rape, incest,... Read more

Marta Lamas in "Conversation on the Feminist Movement."?w=200&h=150

By David Ramos

Feminist leader admits ‘we inflated the figures’ to get abortion legalized in Mexico

A well-known feminist leader admitted in a video that recently went viral that “we inflated the figures” in the effort... Read more

Madisan DeBos, a Division I track and cross country student-athlete at Southern Utah University, speaks at the "Our Bodies, Our Sports" rally in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Edie Heipel

Democrat senators urge stronger LGBT mandates in Biden’s sex discrimination rule

A group of Democrat senators urged the Biden administration to add even stronger mandates to its proposed Title IX rule... Read more

Queen Maxima of Netherlands speaks during a visit to the Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on September 8, 2022. - The royal visit to Texas is meant to highlight the strong economic partnership between the United States and Netherlands. The visit was hosted by Austin FC Co-Owner and recently announced Honorary Consulate to the Netherlands, Marius A. Haas, as well as Austin FC President Andy Loughnane.?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder

Pro-life groups respond as Dutch queen advocates for abortion in Texas

Texas pro-life leaders are challenging Queen Máxima of the Netherlands after she advocated for abortion while meeting with Gov. Greg... Read more

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The custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at the site of the manger inside the Nativity Grotto on Nov. 30, 2024, during the first vespers of the first Sunday of Advent.

Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message

A police officer stands guard in front of Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.

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A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters

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Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor

Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’

The cover image for the podcast “A Christmas Carol: An Audio Advent Calendar,” produced by The Merry Beggars.

‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem

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Pope Francis presides over Mass on Gaudete Sunday on the island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica

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