Archive for February 14, 2024
11 quotes from the saints on love and relationships
In a culture where the family is attacked and love is often confused with lust, it can be hard to... Read more
Ash Wednesday: Leave the ashes on or wash them off?
“There is no minimum time” established to wear the ashes on the forehead or head, and they can serve as... Read more
Ancient 40-hour ‘Quarantore’ devotion continues to bless Rome
The Quarant’Ore or Quarantore (“40 hours”) is an exposition and continuous devotion in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Read more
Pope Francis to visit prestigious Venice Biennale art exhibition
The Holy Father will be the first pope to visit the major art event when he travels to the “city... Read more
Pope Francis: Sloth is a ‘very dangerous temptation’ akin to apathy
During his Feb. 14 Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the human dimension of the vice of acedia, more... Read more
Nearly 3 dozen Christians have died in Gaza Strip amid Israel-Hamas war, aid group says
Nearly three dozen Christians have lost their lives in the Gaza Strip since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war last... Read more
10 important things to know about Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the Lord through his... Read more
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: ‘Let us return to God with all our heart’
The Lord is inviting us to “remove the masks we so often wear” and to see ourselves as we truly... Read more
This weekend’s New York Encounter: Come ‘verify that our soul is still there’
This year’s New York Encounter will take place Feb. 16–18 in Manhattan with the theme “Tearing Open the Sleeping Soul.” Read more
Analysis: Milei, Pope Francis embody contrasting economic viewpoints
While both Javier Milei and Pope Francis hail from Argentina — both were born in Buenos Aires — they hold ... Read more
‘This is about killing people’: Leading voice against euthanasia warns of pro-euthanasia efforts
“This is their most active year ever ... they’re pushing very hard in the states they hope to win in,”... Read more
Police drop investigation into vandalization of Nebraska Blessed Mother statue
A police report obtained by CNA lists the incident as a “larceny,” not as vandalism nor a possible hate crime. Read more
100 cloistered convents in Spain to open their doors to promote prayer during Lent
The DeClausura Foundation in Spain has launched a campaign to promote prayer during the liturgical season of Lent with the... Read more
Notre Dame cathedral spire to be unveiled nearly 5 years after devastating fire
Deconstruction of the scaffolding surrounding the spire — which reaches 330 feet in height — will take several months, the... Read more
40 Days for Life campaign begins call for prayer and fasting for end to abortion
The international 40-day campaign seeks to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and peaceful vigils during the... Read more
Priest resigns as head of Pontifical Missions USA, admits he broke vow of celibacy
The Diocese of Brooklyn’s Adult Allegation Committee investigated Monsignor Kieran Harrington after it received an allegation of “inappropriate conduct” last... Read more
House members call for investigation into DC’s five late-term aborted babies
Several members of Congress and pro-life leaders held a press conference in front of the Capitol on Wednesday. Read more
