Archive for April 8, 2024
8 things to know and share about the Annunciation
The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce the incarnation of Christ. Here are eight things to know and share... Read more
Church in Kyrgyzstan: a ‘blossoming bud’ growing in the peripheries of the world
The Apostolic Administration of Kyrgyzstan convened a two-day meeting April 2-3 in the capital of Bishkek to pray and discuss... Read more
Study from Netherlands: Most children outgrow transgender inclinations
The 15-year study, which was conducted by researchers at the Netherlands’ University of Groningen, tracked the gender unhappiness rates of... Read more
Vatican document on human dignity condemns gender transition, surrogacy, abortion
In the declaration, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith cautions against threats to human dignity that begin at... Read more
New Vatican document highlights Church’s ‘ever-greater understanding of human dignity’
Dignity “belongs to the person… simply because he or she exists and is willed, created, and loved by God,” the... Read more
Nicaragua dictatorship sentences 11 Christian leaders to prison, fines them $880 million
The trial took place in wake of the leaders’ success in bringing together thousands of people to pray in public... Read more
Trump on abortion: ‘It’s up to the states to do the right thing’
In a video, Trump touted his role in appointing three Supreme Court Justices who helped overturn Roe v. Wade in... Read more
Jessica Hanna, Catholic mother who chose life amid cancer battle, dies
“Be sure to remember — with every Good Friday comes an Easter Sunday,” the mother of four pointed out. “With... Read more
The Catholic Church by the numbers: more Catholics but fewer vocations
While vocations to the priesthood and religious life have decreased overall, the Church shows signs of growth in some parts... Read more
Missouri bishops plead for death row inmate on eve of execution
The Catholic bishops of Missouri are urging the faithful to contact Gov. Mike Parson to stay the execution of convicted... Read more
Religious broadcasters ask Supreme Court to strike down ‘discriminatory’ fees
The suit argues that the Copyright Royalty Board is subjecting religious broadcasters to a discriminatory royalty fee that violates U.S.... Read more
Spanish archbishop raises thorny topics in country’s immigration debate
Among the issues raised by Archbishop Luis Argüello is “the role of organized crime in facilitating illegal immigration.” Read more
Biden campaign: Trump ‘scrambling’ on abortion amid policy announcement
“There is nothing more un-American than having our personal freedoms taken away. And that is what Donald Trump has done,”... Read more
