Archive for April 25, 2023

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By Jonah McKeown,Shannon Mullen

Cracks appear in U.S. pro-life movement over Pavone’s leadership

Former members of Frank Pavone’s own organization and other leaders in the wider pro-life community have sought to distance themselves... Read more

Among those martyred during the blood week of the Paris Commune were Fathers Ladislas Radigue, Polycarpe Tuffier, Marcellin Rouchouze, Frézal Tardieu, and Mathieu-Henri Planchat.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold,Zelda Caldwell

Five French priests martyred in anti-Catholic uprising of 1871 beatified in Paris

“As pastors inspired by apostolic zeal, the priests were united in their witness to the faith to the point of... Read more

Pope Francis on April 25, 2023, appointed Bishop Timothy Senior, who serves as the chancellor of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, as the next bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Pope Francis names new bishop to shepherd Harrisburg Diocese

Bishop Timothy Senior, an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was named as the next bishop of the Diocese... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Vatican preparing text for divorced and remarried couples, Cardinal Farrell says

The Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life will prepare the text at the request of Pope Francis. Read more

Pope Francis meets with participants of the plenary assembly of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life on April 22, 2023, at the Vatican. ?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Lay ministry must be done in service to others and not become ‘self-referential,’ Pope Francis says

Pope Francis emphasized the importance of lay ministers working in service to others rather than as a way to inflate... Read more

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By Tyler Arnold

Japanese governmental panel backs abortion pill amid small pro-life protests

Japan is now one step closer to legalizing an abortion pill despite some pushback from a small but dedicated pro-life... Read more