Archive for July 25, 2023

At World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Nelson Cintra (at left in top row) was changed by Christ — and now he will go to Lisbon as a new priest for World Youth Day 2023, Aug. 1–6.?w=200&h=150

By Lori Hadacek Chaplin

‘Give your life to Jesus’: How a World Youth Day put a young man on the path to priesthood

At World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Nelson Cintra knelt and prayed: “Christ, I give you my whole life.” Read more

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By Daniel Payne

Catholic drug rehabilitation facility begins to take shape in Arizona

Kevin Starrs, vice president of the Kolbe Mission, says he noticed the absence of rehab facilities built specifically for Catholics.  Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican honors Venerable Cardinal Văn Thuận with new foundation

The Vatican has united two foundations into a single new foundation named for Venerable Nguyen Văn Thuận. Read more

The popular series first launched in 2022 is now back on the prayer app.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Hallow brings back popular ‘Saints in 7 Days’ series 

The series on the popular Catholic prayer app, which first launched in 2022 and quickly became a fan favorite, has... Read more

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By Daniel Payne

‘Providing for Life Act’ would extend child tax credit to cover unborn children

The language of the bill specifically states that a “qualifying child” under the rule “includes an unborn child of an... Read more

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By Daniel Payne

Americans’ belief in God, heaven, hell continues prolonged decline

A July poll from Gallup shows a marked decrease in belief in “God, angels, heaven, hell, and the devil” among... Read more

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By Daniel Payne

Experts speculate on why marriage is declining — and what to do about it

Rates of marriage continue to fall, leading experts to offer various explanations for the troubling trend as well as potential... Read more

Bishop Strickland addresses the recent apostolic visitation on his podcast last week.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Bishop Strickland denies wrongdoing, says Vatican inquiry ‘not fun’

“I’ve got nothing to hide,” the bishop said in a show excerpt posted to YouTube. Read more

A screenshot from Pope Francis' May 4 video message to young people attending World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

Pope Francis speaks to young people ahead of World Youth Day in ‘Popecast’

“God loves us just as we are,” the Holy Father said, adding that “the Lord always accompanies us, always. Even... Read more

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By Walter Sánchez Silva

Dictatorship in Nicaragua freezes fund for retired priests

A Nicaraguan lawyer and researcher reported that elderly priests are not receiving their pensions from the national insurance funds for... Read more

In 2021, the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, named Vincent D. Rougeau as the first lay president of the Jesuit college.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Report: Leadership of Catholic colleges shifting as religious vocations plummet

A report found that the leadership of U.S. Catholic colleges and universities “has been progressively handed over by the sponsoring... Read more

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By Julieta Villar

Archbishop laments 10,000 people have died waiting for medical care in Chile

During the first four months of this year, 9,139 patients in the public system have died in Chile while waiting... Read more

A male suspect grabs sidewalk counselor Mike Gribbin outside of a Washington, D.C., Planned Parenthood clinic July 22, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Police investigate alleged attack on pro-lifers outside DC Planned Parenthood

A pro-life sidewalk counselor told CNA that he was punched repeatedly and knocked to the ground. Read more

Kerry Alys Robinson is the new president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

New Catholic Charities USA head is laywoman with leadership, philanthropy background

Catholic leadership expert and philanthropist Kerry Alys Robinson will be the next president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. Read more