Archive for October 4, 2024
Who is King Baudouin? Meet the king of the Belgians whom Pope Francis wants to canonize
Pope Francis called King Baudouin a man of faith who serves as an example for leaders today. Read more
Tennessee bishop on Hurricane Helene devastation: ‘Many have lost homes’
The storm made landfall last week, passing through multiple southeastern states during its trek through the U.S. and leaving destruction... Read more
PHOTOS: North Carolina Catholic school becomes major distribution center for hurricane relief
The school “converted Sunday into a drive-thru pickup area, with volunteers handing out everything from hot meals to diapers to... Read more
Belgian prime minister criticizes Pope Francis for statements on abortion
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo criticized Pope Francis for comments the pope made on abortion last week when he... Read more
Canadian archbishop on assisted suicide: ‘It is a travesty’
Physician-assisted suicide is the fifth-leading cause of death in Canada. Read more
Catholic journalist murdered in Democratic Republic of Congo eulogized as ‘man of peace’
Edmond Bahati Mbarushimana, a journalist for Radio Maria Goma, was hailed as “a faithful servant, committed and conscientious in everything... Read more
Church leaders in UK call for ‘no’ vote on assisted dying bill
U.K. Church and pro-life leaders have warned Prime Minister Keir Starmer that plans to introduce assisted suicide will put vulnerable... Read more
Asteroids named for four religious sisters who mapped half a million stars
The four nuns spent up to 11 years researching 481,215 celestial bodies for the Vatican Observatory. Read more
London archdiocese releases choir videos to share ‘power of worship through music’
“The Church’s musical tradition is a treasure of inestimable value, and musicians have a duty to preserve this great tradition,”... Read more
Melania Trump frustrates pro-life movement with abortion support
“A woman’s fundamental right of individual liberty, to her own life, grants her the authority to terminate her pregnancy if... Read more
What’s behind the viral photo of Pope Francis venerating a chair?
CNA explains what was behind the viral photo of Pope Francis sitting before an ancient wooden chair during the first... Read more
Pro-life advocates bear witness at Ohio March for Life in Columbus
Photos and videos posted on social media show marchers holding handmade signs on the theme “With Every Woman, for Every... Read more
Catholic Church laments Mexican army’s deadly shooting of migrants
Six migrants traveling through southern Mexico in a pickup truck lost their lives and 10 more have been wounded after... Read more
New film ‘Monster Summer’ offers a wholesome adventure-thriller for the entire family
“Monster Summer,” a new movie directed by Catholic actor David Henrie and starring Mel Gibson, opens in theaters Oct. 4. Read more
Synod participants put spotlight on world’s poor and vulnerable on feast of St. Francis
Closing the first week of meetings, Synod on Synodality participants from different continents put a spotlight on the plight of... Read more
