Archive for August 6, 2024

A pro-abortion activist displays abortion pills as she counter-protests during an anti-abortion demonstration on March 25, 2023, in New York City.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Pinedo

Significant rise in unsupervised abortions in 2023, new study finds

There was a significant increase in unsupervised abortion attempts from 2021 to 2023, a new study by the American Medical... Read more

Sister Magdalene Schafer speaks with CNA about her past experiences with the Labouré Society and the spiritual fruits that she has reaped from the organization.?w=200&h=150

By Gigi Duncan

Religious sister shares story of hope and vocation after participating in Labouré Society

The Labouré Society, a nonprofit organization founded in 2001, serves to assist men and women who aspire to become Catholic... Read more

The Fête-Dieu du Teche, an annual procession in the bayou organized by the Community of Jesus Crucified in 2023. This boat carries a state of the Assumption, following a boat carrying the Blessed Sacrament.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

‘One of a kind’ Eucharistic boat procession set to roll down Mississippi River 

A procession of house, tug, and steamboats is set to launch in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Aug. 14 and land... Read more

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

UPDATE: Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate in 2024 election

The Democratic vice president is expected to introduce Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate at a rally in... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates second vespers on the feast of Our Lady of the Snows at the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Aug. 5, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Pope Francis: ‘Miracle of the Snow’ reminds us of Mary and the wonder of grace

During the second vespers on the solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows at the Basilica of St. Mary Major... Read more

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By Kate Quiñones

Oklahoma Supreme Court declines to stay ruling to rescind religious charter school contract 

The state Supreme Court denied a stay of a recent ruling that required the Statewide Charter School Board rescind a... Read more

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By Kate Quiñones

‘Radiate Love’: how California Catholics are celebrating marriage and family

California Catholic bishops are launching a yearlong initiative to celebrate and encourage marriage and families through educational and parish-based resources. Read more

Gold medalist Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses for photographers with his medal at the presentation ceremony for the men's singles tennis event on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Stadium during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Aug. 4, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Novak Djokovic crosses himself at the Olympics, gives glory to God for gold medal victory

The 37-year-old Serb, considered by many the greatest male tennis player in history, defeated the young Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz... Read more

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By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Vatican Court president under investigation for alleged complicity with Sicilian Mafia

On July 31, Giuseppe Pignatone was summoned to testify in court in Sicily for alleged complicity and cover-up of the... Read more