Archive for April 16, 2024
Popular Catholic influencer: ‘We need to use our social media platforms’
Sachin Jose reaches more than 148,000 people with the Catholic faith through his digital apostolate on X (formerly Twitter). Read more
Catholics in Gaza are burying dead in Muslim cemeteries
Muslim cemeteries have opened to receive the bodies of Christians and give them a dignified burial. Read more
Ferrero Rocher: The chocolate inspired by Our Lady of Lourdes
“The success of Ferrero we owe to Our Lady of Lourdes; without her we can do little,” said Michele Ferrero,... Read more
Sainthood cause of Father Luigi Giussani: Milan Archdiocese to begin collecting testimonies
Archbishop Mario Delpini will hold the first public session of the testimonial phase of Giussani’s cause in the Basilica of... Read more
Australian archbishop, religious leaders urge calm after violent attack on Sydney bishop
“I urge the faithful to not respond to these events with fear, avoiding places of worship because they are worried... Read more
Survey: New priests are young and involved in their community
The survey found that half of the graduating 2024 seminarians, “ordinands,” will be ordained at 31 years or younger —... Read more
Conference in Mexico City to explore philosophical vision, theology of Pope Benedict XVI
According to the event’s website, the congress came about as a result of a research project initiated by the International... Read more
Catholic sculptor readies monumental Stations of the Cross in Orlando, Florida
The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe in Orlando is adding a “Gospel Garden” featuring... Read more
Pro-life Democrats champion government aid to pregnancy resource centers in Louisiana
The program would increase the total spending on the Alternatives to Abortion program from $1 million this cycle to between... Read more
Biden administration to mandate employers grant leave for workers to obtain abortions
The federal rule expands the scope of accommodations employers must make to also include workers’ decisions about “having or choosing... Read more
Italy’s prime minister backs stricter ban on surrogacy: How Europe differs from U.S. on issue
Speaking at a conference in Rome, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called surrogacy “inhuman” and referred to it as “uterus renting.” Read more
Appeals court rules against West Virginia ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’
This is the latest development in a case in which a 13-year-old who identifies as a girl is alleging that... Read more
