Archive for April 13, 2023

Maeve Nota vandalized St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue, Washington, in June 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

Biden DOJ recommends no jail time for attack on Catholic church in Washington state

The damage at St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue, Washington, amounted to more than $30,000. Read more

null?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

Divine Mercy Sunday 2023: Thousands expected at national shrine Mass, airing on EWTN

EWTN will air live coverage of the Sunday Mass at the shrine beginning at noon EST. Bishop Bernard Shlesinger of... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Dictatorship in Nicaragua confiscates monastery and arrests 20 people during Holy Week

The Trappist sisters of Nicaragua, who left the country in February, reported that the government told the bishop of Juigalpa... Read more

Vandalism at a Heartbeat of Miami pregnancy center in Hialeah, Florida, July 3, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Will lawsuits expose ‘Jane’s Revenge’? Alleged Florida vandals on the defense

Florida lawsuits may uncover more details about the radical pro-abortion group, with alleged perpetrators facing substantial legal penalties. Read more

null?w=200&h=150

By Peter Pinedo

Biden administration to appeal to Supreme Court over ruling restricting access to abortion pills

The administration plans to issue an emergency appeal after a federal appeals court allowed a Texas judge’s ruling to severely... Read more

Pope Francis greets an elderly couple at his general audience on Jan. 11, 2023?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Vatican announces date and theme for 2023 World Day for Grandparents and Elderly

The annual event, which happens around the feast day of Sts. Anne and Joachim, will take its theme this year... Read more

At the age of 27, Ben Ferencz was assigned to prosecute the Einsatzgruppen (mobile killing units) trial, in which 22 former commanders were charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

‘No one is to be treated as subhuman’: Nuremberg prosecutor Benjamin Ferencz dies at age 103

Ben Ferencz secured the convictions of 22 Nazis for the murder of 1 million Jews during World War II. He... Read more

Knock Shrine is the site of of an apparition of Mary, the Mother of God; St. Joseph, her spouse; and St. John the Evangelist in 1879.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Biden to visit Our Lady of Knock, Irish site of Marian apparition

During President Joe Biden’s four-day trip to Ireland, he plans to visit Our Lady of Knock in Knock, County Mayo. Read more

Christ of Peace statue in Mexico.?w=200&h=150

By Ana Paula Morales

Largest statue of Christ in Mexico dedicated on Easter Sunday

The monumental sculpture which sits atop a pedestal measures 108 feet high, which makes it the largest of its kind... Read more

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel on the New England Campus of Thomas Aquinas College sustained an April 9, 2023, fire causing thousands of dollars in damages.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

An Easter miracle? Newly renovated chapel survives early morning blaze

Although the church suffered extensive damage, its structure remained stable, something that Father Greg Markey believes was the work of... 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