Archive for November 28, 2024

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By Katie Yoder

10 saintly quotes to reflect on this Thanksgiving

The saints believed in giving thanks to God every day. In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, here are 10 quotes... Read more

From left to right: Venerable Pierre Toussaint, Venerable Henriette Delille, Venerable Mother Mary Lange, Venerable Father Augustus Tolton, Servant of God Julia Greeley, Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Meet 6 Black Catholics on the road to sainthood

November is National Black Catholic History Month in the United States, a time to honor the history, heritage, and contributions... Read more

Chiara Porro, Australia's ambassador to the Holy See, presents her credentials to Pope Francis Aug. 27, 2020.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Outgoing Australian ambassador notes growing momentum of women leadership in the Vatican

Australia’s ambassador to the Holy See, Chiara Porro, says she has seen a rise in the participation and promotion of... Read more

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By Nicolás de Cárdenas

‘Intergenerational healing’ has no basis in Catholic doctrine, Spanish bishops affirm

The Spanish Bishops’ Conference has published a doctrinal note criticizing the practice of so-called “intergenerational healing” or “healing of the... Read more

For committed Catholics, statistics like this come as no surprise. It’s the Gospel message in a bar-graph, the Cross in a pie-chart.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Laffin

What makes the religious so happy?

“Priestly happiness is one of the great secrets of our time,” said Rossetti, a research associate professor at The Catholic... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to members of the International Theological Commission at the Vatican on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis confirms plans to visit Turkey for historic Nicaea council anniversary

The Council of Nicaea took place in the ancient city of Nicaea in 325 A.D. in the former Roman Empire,... Read more

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By Madeleine Teahan

On eve of UK assisted suicide vote, archbishop defends role of religion in public square

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, was asked to respond to remarks by Lord Falconer of Thoroton. Read more