Archive for November 27, 2024

Nine-year-old Alex Espinosa has been very intentional in his devotion to the first millennial saint.?w=200&h=150

By Diego López Colín

Nine-year-old Alex follows example of Carlos Acutis, considers him a friend

The life of Carlo Acutis, who is slated to be canonized next year as the first millennial saint, inspires people... Read more

A sign hangs above a Planned Parenthood clinic on May 18, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

More than 100 members of Congress urge investigation into abortion funding 

One hundred and twelve members of Congress signed the Nov. 22 letter spearheaded by House Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Chris... Read more

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, with a capacity of 6,000 in its upper church, was standing room only for the National Prayer Vigil for Life in 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

U.S. bishops invite Catholics to participate in the National Prayer Vigil for Life 

The vigil will take place from the evening of Thursday, Jan. 23 to the morning of Friday, Jan. 24, 2025... Read more

Pope Francis gave a special message to Chinese Catholics at the end of his Mass in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Sept. 3, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis announces Chinese translations for weekly audiences

“Next week, with Advent, the Chinese translation will also begin here publicly,” the pope said on Nov. 27 during his... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at his general audience on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

At general audience, Pope Francis pleads for Ukraine's children

“Think of the Ukrainian children and young people who suffer at this time without heating in a very harsh winter,”... Read more

Pope Francis receives Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Vatican, Nov. 27, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

U.S. Secretary Blinken meets Pope Francis: Vatican talks address Middle East and Ukraine

The State Department said discussions between Blinken and the pope focused on ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine... Read more

In 1984, Pope John Paul II met in Rome with 300,000 young people from all over the world in a meeting that laid the foundations for today’s World Youth Day.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Pontifical universities in Rome host conference on legacy of St. John Paul II

Twenty years into his pontificate, John Paul II released Fides et Ratio—”Faith and Reason”—on the Sept. 14 feast of the... Read more

A refugee camp in Gaza houses those displaced by the war.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Virtually no aid has reached Gaza for over 40 days, CRS says

A nearly two-month blockage of supplies into parts of northern Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war is hampering the aid... Read more

Dr. Todd Ovokaitys speaks at the World Changers Ethical & Innovation Summit at the Pontifical Lateran University in Vatican City, Nov. 26, 2024?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Scientists and CEOs share big ideas at Vatican ethical innovation summit

This week's World Changers Ethical & Innovation Summit at the Vatican's Pontifical Lateran University showcased groundbreaking ideas for innovation in... Read more

The suspect faces life imprisonment for these crimes.?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva

One of Europe’s most wanted arrested for murdering priest, injuring nun

Spain's National Police have arrested one of Europe's Most Wanted fugitives, a man accused of murdering a Catholic priest and... Read more

In 2023 there were more than 275,000 child pornography websites on the Internet, with approximately 11,000 photos generated by AI in just one month.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Texas AG petitions SCOTUS to uphold state law mandating age verification for porn sites

"Let me put this simply: these companies do not have a right to expose children to pornography,” Paxton said. Read more

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By Tyler Arnold

DeWine signs bill to keep males out of female locker rooms, bathrooms in Ohio schools

The new law requires that schools and colleges separate gender-specific facilities on the basis of biological sex, rather than self-asserted... Read more

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.?w=200&h=150

By Eduardo Berdejo

ACN report: North Koreans in contact with Christians are sent to prison 

The report was published this month during Red Week and is an initiative by ACN to draw attention to religious... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Judge upholds Missouri’s ban on transgender surgeries and drugs for minors

The law, the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act, also prohibits adults who identify as transgender from accessing transgender health... Read more