Archive for February 7, 2024
In Holy Land visit, Catholic Relief Services head sees ‘hope and resiliency’ amid chaos
Sean Callahan said he was able to witness the countless displaced individuals and families that have struggled in Gaza since... Read more
Pope Francis: Sorrow is an ‘ailment of the soul'
The Holy Father warned that sorrow is “a constant affliction that prevents man from feeling joy at his own existence.” Read more
Raising Catholic kids: New study suggests what successful parents have in common
A new study aims to demonstrate the practices of parents who successfully raise children to be practicing Catholic adults. Read more
The remarkable life and papacy of Blessed Pope Pius IX
He convened Vatican Council I, proclaimed the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, and declared St. Joseph “Patron of the Church.” Read more
Parental rights win with new Alberta policy
The new policy, introduced by Premier Danielle Smith, will forbid gender reassignment surgery for minors under 18 and puberty blockers... Read more
Pope Francis: To be ‘scandalized’ by gay couple blessings is ‘hypocrisy’
The Holy Father this week again defended the Vatican’s controversial document authorizing blessings for same-sex couples. Read more
Medical journal retracts studies showing risks of abortion pill
The authors of the studies said the retractions represent “a baseless attack on our scientific research and studies.” Read more
Virginia bishops warn of ‘deadly harm’ in new assisted suicide bill
The bishops’ statement called Virginia’s “Death with Dignity” bill being considered by the state Legislature a “lethal measure” that could... Read more
Catholic Charities seeks donations to offer help amid California flooding, mudslides
After four straight days of heavy rain ended on Wednesday, some parts of the L.A. metro area, such as Bel... Read more
House advances resolution to increase sanctions on Nigeria over persecution of Christians
Sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith, the resolution would call on the Biden administration to designate Nigeria a “country of particular... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua uses confiscated nuns’ home as migration office
The former house of the Sisters of the Fraternity of the Poor Ones of Jesus Christ is in the city... Read more
Pediatric pushback on ‘trans kids’ treatments
Youth who identify as a gender other than their biological sex have high rates of mental health issues, the American... Read more
