Archive for August 30, 2023
Once shunned and forgotten, Little Sisters of the Poor founder Jeanne Jugan now shines
The French sister known as Sister Marie de la Croix was sidelined and ignored, but her order now leads the... Read more
Pope Francis: St. Kateri Tekakwitha is an example of patience in suffering
“Kateri Tekakwitha’s life shows us that every challenge can be overcome if we open our hearts to Jesus,” Pope Francis... Read more
Missionary priest: ‘Immense’ pastoral work needed amid anti-Christian violence in Burkina Faso
Father Pierre Rouamba told Aid to the Church in Need that his group has been working at “systematically opening doors... Read more
Pope Francis to release second Laudato Si’ on Oct. 4
The pope’s follow-up environmental document will be released on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Read more
Pro-life activists found guilty of obstructing abortion clinic access in DC
All five defendants were convicted of felony conspiracy against rights and felony violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic... Read more
Mongolia’s former president lauds country’s promotion of religious freedom
Mongolia is a nation where religious freedom and respect for human life are “fundamental” values, the country’s former president says. Read more
Finnish lawmaker on trial for ‘hate speech’ for defending traditional marriage
Päivi Räsänen is on trial this week for using Bible verses to express her support for traditional marriage. Read more
Ancient relic of St. Jude the Apostle to tour US beginning in September
The arm of St. Jude, the patron of “lost causes” and desperate situations, will make a nine-month tour through the... Read more
UPDATE: McCarrick’s alleged victim ‘left with nothing’ after ex-prelate ruled incompetent to face trial
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick is not competent to stand trial on criminal sexual abuse charges in Massachusetts, a state district... Read more
Study: Patients aged 12-18 account for 8% of trans surgeries
Researchers estimate that about 3,678 Americans between 12 and 18 received transgender surgeries from 2016 through 2020. Read more
Exiled Nicaraguan opposition leader to help make criminal case against Daniel Ortega
Félix Maradiaga’s visit is part of a strategy to consolidate international pressure against the Sandinista dictatorship in Nicaragua. Read more
Church in Bolivia criticizes excesses of raids on Jesuits in sexual abuse cases
The Bolivian bishops questioned the procedures carried out “under the rationale ... to collect evidence” in cases of alleged sexual... Read more
To protect God’s creation, seek personal and policy change, U.S. bishops say
The USCCB statement linked the waters of Christian baptism to the waters of the earth, highlighting the source of life... Read more
California AG sues school district over gender-identity parental notification policy
The Chino school district’s policy requires parents to be informed if their child seeks to change his or her gender... Read more
Bishop accountability group: Dismissal of charges against McCarrick ‘hugely disappointing’
Anne Barrett Doyle told CNA that “our hearts go out to the courageous victim who brought this case, and to... Read more
