Archive for May 8, 2024
Children and youth to play central role in Pope Francis visit to Papua New Guinea
“Everything is ‘young’ in PNG: church, country, modern civilization,” said Father Giorgio Licini, an organizer of the pope’s upcoming trip... Read more
Ireland’s March for Life draws thousands amid ‘soaring’ abortions
Ahead of Ireland’s elections, speakers urged march attendees to “think pro-life” this year. Read more
Montana Catholic bishops oppose abortion ballot initiative
In their May 3 letter, the bishops called the initiative an attack on the “recognition of the infinite dignity enjoyed... Read more
Pope Francis: Hope ‘is a gift that comes directly from God’
“Christians have hope not through their own merit. If they believe in the future, it is because Christ died and... Read more
From Australia to the Vatican: ‘Aboriginal Mass’ seeks official recognition
The liturgy has been celebrated for over 50 years in the Diocese of Broome, where some 13,000 Catholics live in... Read more
Vatican prepares for summer Olympics with conference on faith and sports
The three-day international conference on sport and spirituality is titled “Putting Our Lives on the Line.” Read more
Pope Benedict’s pectoral cross still missing as thief faces prison sentence
Addressing the court, the defendant said he knew that he did not appear credible but promised that the cross “would... Read more
Cincinnati archbishop diagnosed with cancer, will begin chemotherapy treatment
An archdiocesan spokesman told CNA on Wednesday morning that on Friday the archbishop “received a post-operation diagnosis of stage 3... Read more
Texas priest arrested over allegations of inappropriate contact with minors
The Diocese of Dallas said it had been “recently made aware of an allegation by a juvenile girl of inappropriate... Read more
Court backs Catholic school sued by teacher in same-sex union who was denied rehire
The ruling affirmed that religious schools can hold employees to the moral teachings of the Church. Read more
Why did Pope Francis invoke St. Stanislaus for peace in Ukraine and Israel?
The pope prayed that the intercession of St. Stanislaus “obtain ... the gift of peace in Europe and throughout the... Read more
Catholic radio stations push back on new race and gender reporting rules
In February, FCC commissioners reinstated a requirement that radio stations must annually file a document that lists the race and... Read more
Cause for canonization of quadriplegic lay evangelist advances
The diocesan phase of the cause of beatification of the Servant of God Nino Baglieri has been closed in Modica,... Read more
Botswana diocese mourns loss of bishop who collapsed during Mass
The Kenyan-born member of Society of the Divine Word of Indian origin turned 74 on March 18. Read more
