Archive for October 17, 2023
Pope Francis says his Argentinian friends may be among Hamas attack victims
Israeli journalist Henrique Cymerman posted on his social networks a video of the telephone conversation he had with the pope... Read more
Pro-life groups warn of late abortions in Ohio Issue 1. Here’s what the initiative says
Vague language in the proposed amendment could strip away parental rights and lead to late-term, partial-birth abortions on demand there,... Read more
Facility-based abortions drop 30% in North Carolina after 12-week abortion ban, data show
In May the state Legislature enacted a bill largely banning abortions after 12 weeks, with some exceptions. The state’s previous... Read more
Rome remembers 80th anniversary of Nazis’ expulsion of the city’s Jews
This annual event has been held for the past 30 years and is jointly organized by the Catholic community of... Read more
Polish elections point to possible shift in country’s abortion laws, ‘political clashes’
Liberal opposition parties won a significant political victory over Poland’s conservative Law and Justice Party on Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis in new interview: ‘Church has to change’ in favor of human dignity
Pope Francis, speaking in a new interview published by a media outlet in his native Argentina, said the Church must... Read more
‘It touches every family’: Israeli man says niece among those kidnapped by Hamas
Elad Levy, the uncle of Roni Eshel, told “EWTN News Nightly” that the family last heard from Eshel just before... Read more
A papal visit to the South Pole? Pope Francis looks to new peripheries
In a new interview, the pope said someone had recommended he make a visit to Antarctica the next time he’s... Read more
Theologian at Synod on Synodality: There’s ‘too much emphasis’ on women priests
“As a woman, I’m not focused at all on the fact that I’m not a priest,” Renée Köhler-Ryan said at... Read more
Trump runs pro-life ads in Iowa following criticism over abortion comments
The ads come following criticism of former President Donald Trump’s controversial comments on abortion. Read more
Pope Francis names an auxiliary bishop for Paris
The Vatican Press Office announced Oct. 17 that Pope Francis has appointed Father Emmanuel Tois as a new auxiliary bishop... Read more
Florida attorney general seeks to block pro-abortion measure from 2024 ballot
Attorney General Ashley Moody claims the measure “does not satisfy the legal requirements for ballot placement.” Read more
Hamas says Israel behind deadly hospital blast; Israel blames terrorist group
News reports on Tuesday said Al-Ahli Arabi Baptist hospital had been hit with a strike that killed as many as... Read more
What you need to know about the war between Israel and Hamas
The ongoing tension in the Middle East has flared up again in a war between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian... Read more
Eight priests under house arrest in Nicaragua reportedly transferred to El Chipote prison
The independent Nicaraguan media La Prensa, El Confidencial confirmed the transfer through sources close to the Nicaraguan Bishops’ Conference. Read more
Pro-life group denounces attempt to allow abortion for all nine months throughout Mexico
The legislation seeks to change more than 70 articles in five federal laws specifically regarding abortion in Mexico. Read more
Pope Francis meets with U.S. LGBT group previously denounced by Vatican
Pope Francis on Tuesday at his residence met with leadership from the U.S. LGBT organization New Ways Ministry. Read more
