Archive for December 13, 2023
Pope Francis celebrates 54 years as a priest
On Dec. 13, 1969, just four days before his 33rd birthday, Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio — who today is Pope... Read more
Why Sweden honors St. Lucy, a beloved Italian saint
The Scandinavian country has a long history of honoring St. Lucy with candle-lit ceremonies, processions, and treats. Read more
Abortion advocates received nearly $2 billion in federal funds over three years, data shows
The report showed Planned Parenthood receiving nearly $2 billion worth of funds from several federal sources. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The Christian must be open to the word of God and to the service of others’
Pope Francis on Wednesday closed his catechetical series on apostolic zeal, delivered during his recent general audiences. Read more
Pope Francis says that he wants to be buried in Marian basilica in new interview
Pope Francis has said that he wants to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome because... Read more
Supreme Court to review high-stakes abortion case
The United States Supreme Court will review a lower court ruling that reimposed restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone. Read more
U.S. bishops urge more federal security funds for houses of worship, nonprofits
The U.S. bishops are asking Congress to provide $200 million in federal funds for grants that improve security for houses... Read more
No closures recommended for St. Louis Catholic elementary schools, archdiocese says
Pastors at each of the 25 Catholic elementary schools eyed for closure earlier this year have recommended that their schools... Read more
Nuncio asks Brazil bishop who criticized Amazon synod to leave prelature
The apostolic nuncio in Brazil has asked Bishop Emeritus José Luis Azcona Hermoso to no longer live in the territory... Read more
Father James Jackson sentenced to 6 years in prison for child pornography
Judge William Smith gave Traditional Latin Mass priest James Jackson a sentence higher than was recommended. Read more
Local bishops: Steubenville-Columbus diocesan merger back in play
The bishops who lead the dioceses of Columbus and Steubenville in Ohio could present a merger plan to the U.S.... Read more
Killer of martyred Argentine Blessed Wenceslao Pedernera gets life in prison
After seven months of hearings, the trial for the murder 47 years ago of the martyr Blessed Wenceslao Pedernera finally... Read more
