Archive for May 17, 2023

Pope Francis at his general audience on May 17, 2023 (left) and a painting of St. Francis Xavier in the Church of the Gesù in Rome (right).?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: Share the Gospel with zeal like St. Francis Xavier

The pope dedicated his entire general audience to sharing the story of the daring 16th-century saint who risked his life... Read more

Pope Francis greeted victims of sexual abuse by members of the Church after the general audience on May 17, 2023. The victims arrived in Rome after making a pilgrimage by bicycle from Munich, Germany.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Abuse victims share ‘wounded heart’ with Pope Francis after bike trek from Germany

Fifteen abuse victims arrived in Rome this week from Munich to personally urge the pope to heal and prevent sexual... Read more

Pope Francis takes a telephone call during the May 17 General Audience.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis receives phone call during general audience

After the pope greeted English-speaking pilgrims at his public audience on May 17, one of his assistants walked over to... Read more

Members of the Sts’ailes First Nation at Holy Rosary Cathedral last year for the first Mass to integrate a First Nation language. A Cardus report presents the voices of Indigenous Canadians speaking about their faith and distinguishing it from the traditional spirituality they’re often associated with.?w=200&h=150

By Terry O’Neill

Report gives voice to Canada’s Indigenous Christians, highlights need for religious freedom

A report presents the voices of Indigenous Canadians sharing their frustrations about society’s lack of awareness that almost half of... Read more

"Transformers: Earthspark" Red Carpet Premiere & Reception at Paramount Studios, Sherry Lansing Theatre on Nov. 5, 2022 in Los Angeles.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Nonbinary characters in kids’ Transformers show raise concern, backlash

“Transformers: EarthSpark” launched in November as part of a growing trend that adds transgender or nonbinary characters to children’s television... Read more

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By Tyler Arnold

North Carolina lawmakers override governor’s veto of 12-week abortion ban

Most abortions will be banned after 12 weeks of pregnancy in North Carolina after Republican lawmakers voted to override Gov.... Read more

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By Julieta Villar

New accusations of sexual abuse against Jesuits in Bolivia

Following a report that documented the serial sexual abuse committed in Bolivia by a Jesuit priest, new accusations have been... Read more

The Los Angeles Dodgers had planned to give an award to a group of gay and transgender drag performers who mock the Catholic faith.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

Dodgers disinvite anti-Catholic drag performers from Pride Night after backlash

The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that the franchise will no longer be honoring a group of drag performers that... Read more

The Ascension of Jesus Christ. Giotto di Bondone, 1305. public domain.?w=200&h=150

By Tina Dennelly

Is Thursday a holy day of obligation? It depends on where you live

May 18 is Ascension Thursday, the day the Church marks 40 days since Jesus’ resurrection and the day he ascended... Read more

Cardinal Wilton Gregory of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., blesses the newly unveiled "National Life Monument" on the campus of The Catholic University of America's Theological College on May 17, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Pinedo

Monument to life is installed at Catholic University in Washington, DC

The new “National Life Monument” was unveiled and dedicated today on the campus of The Catholic University of America’s Theological... Read more

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Missouri bishops urge state to refrain from executing convicted child-killer next month

The Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation awards the Ratzinger Prize to Notre Dame theologian Cyril O’Regan and Japanese sculptor Etsurō Sotoo at in a ceremony at the Vatican on Nov. 22, 204.

Prestigious Ratzinger Prize awarded to Notre Dame theologian, Japanese sculptor at Vatican

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Police are searching for a thief who entered the Church of St. Francis of Assisi on West 31st Street in Manhattan on Nov. 20, 2024, and stole a gold rose that memorializes a priest who perished in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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A close-up of the tomb of St. Ceclia at the basilica dedicated to her in Trastevere, Rome, Italy.

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