Archive for August 7, 2024

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By Daniel Payne

How a Supreme Court ruling on bankruptcy could affect Catholic abuse lawsuits

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on bankruptcy law will “absolutely” have a significant effect on U.S. Church abuse lawsuits,... Read more

Venezuelan cardinals Diego Padrón and Baltazar Porras.?w=200&h=150

By ACI Prensa

Venezuelan cardinals warn Maduro government may be fabricating election tally sheets

The cardinals poined out that there are indications that the Maduro government may be “fabricating” election tallies to supposedly prove... Read more

Father Martin Banni in front of St. Barbara’s Shrine carrying the Eucharist on Liberation Day in 2016.?w=200&h=150

By Georgena Habbaba

Iraqi priest recounts night of exodus, ISIS invasion a decade later

For Father Martin Banni, pastor of St. Korkis Chaldean Church in Karamlesh, Iraq, the memories of Aug. 6, 2014, remain... Read more

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By Tyler Arnold

Swiss court: Parents must turn over documents to allow sex change of teen daughter

The parents have been embroiled in legal battles with Swiss government bodies for about three years to prevent officials from... Read more

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 7, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives

Francis’ reflections marked his fifth catechesis on the theme “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides the People... Read more

U.S. Olympian Cole Hocker crosses the finish line to win the men’s 1,500-meter final at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on Aug. 6, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Stunning upset: Cole Hocker’s Catholic high school cheers as he breaks Olympic record

Indianapolis native Cole Hocker astounded the sporting world on Tuesday when he clinched a last-minute win in the men’s 1,500-meter... Read more

Friar Silvio Romero from the Diocese of Juigalpa and Father Frutos Constantino Valle Salmerón from the Diocese of Estelí are among the detained priests.?w=200&h=150

By Diego López Colín

At least 9 priests abducted by Nicaraguan dictatorship in last 2 weeks

These priests “remain under total surveillance” by the National Police, lawyer and researcher Martha Patricia Molina reported. Read more

An activist from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) holds a sign that reads “la corrida e peccato” (“bullfighting is a sin”), temporarily interrupted Pope Francis’ catechesis during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 7, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Animal rights activists plead with Pope Francis to end bullfighting

Two activists connected to PETA temporarily interrupted Pope Francis’ Wednesday audience in Vatican City, calling on him to take action... Read more

Members of the community arrive ahead of a vigil to remember the victims of last week’s knife attack near the Atkinson on Aug. 5, 2024, in Southport, England.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

One of three young English stabbing victims memorialized with Mass at Catholic parish

Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, was remembered as “the most beautiful, strongest girl in the world” during the service at St.... Read more

Cardinal Wilton Gregory speaks to EWTN News Nightly on April 11, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Pinedo

Cardinal Gregory stresses need for unity at Outreach LGBTQ conference

Cardinal Wilton Gregory shared his hopes that the conference would advance the goal of making the Church and the nation... Read more

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By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Paris 2024: 7 arrested ‘at gunpoint’ for calling for an end to attacks against Christians

The seven were aboard a bus protesting the attack against the faith of Christians that was featured during the opening... Read more

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops headquarters in Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Pinedo

U.S. bishops announce new office for justice and peace 

The new Secretariat for Justice and Peace will focus its efforts on sharing Catholic social teaching and advocating for peace... Read more

Joe and Tiffany Ampe, with 11 of their 13 children, accept the International Family of the Year award from Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly at an awards session prior to the 142nd Supreme Convention in Québec City on Aug. 5, 2024. Joe Ampe, a Knight from Marquette, Michigan, and his family were recognized for their service to their parish and their community, particularly their efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Ukraine, the home country of three of their adopted children.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Knights of Columbus report rise in membership, charitable donations at annual convention

Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly announced that the Knights’ membership rose to 2.1 million members last year with 92,000 new... Read more

As part of a consent decree, a North Carolina IHOP restaurant will have to pay damages to an ex-employee and revise its religious accommodations policies.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

IHOP to pay settlement to employee who was forced to work on Sundays

The general manager was also alleged to have made comments to other employees such as “religion should not take precedence... Read more

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The historic St. Anthony of Padua Parish church in Iquique, Chile, was destroyed by the fire.

Local bishop encourages the faithful following raging fire that destroyed church in Chile

In January 2025, Pope Francis will become the first sitting pontiff to publish an autobiographical memoir, which will be titled “Hope.”

Pope Francis to release ‘first memoir published by a sitting pontiff’ in January

Adam Smith-Connor on Oct. 16, 2024, was found guilty of praying silently outside of an abortion clinic, with the pro-life advocate facing a near-$12,000 fine over the verdict. 

British army veteran convicted of praying silently near abortion clinic

“I think you’ll see a different side of Mr. Trump,” EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo told CNA. “The visuals will also be original as we will be decked out in our tuxes and tails for the Al Smith dinner.”

Trump interview with EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo to coincide with Al Smith dinner

Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, speaks as Planned Parenthood Action Fund President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson (right) looks on during a rally on Sept. 5, 2024, in Bozeman, Montana. The Right to Abortion Initiative will be on the Nov. 5 ballot as an amendment to Montana’s constitution. Tester attended the rally in support of the initiative.

Montana becomes an abortion battleground state with advocacy groups spending millions

A Eucharisitic procession sponsored by the Napa Institute heads through the streets of New York City on Oct. 15, 2024.

PHOTOS: ‘We need to proclaim it!’: Thousands take part in New York City Eucharistic procession

The Apollo Belvedere is displayed at the Pio-Clementine Museum on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.

Vatican Museums unveils ‘iconic statue’ Apollo Belvedere after years of restoration work

English Catholic anti-euthanasia campaigner Matthew Schellhorn talks with “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Tracy Sabol on Oct. 14, 2024.

UK leaders hit back at plan to introduce assisted suicide

Cardinal Willem Eijk.

Dutch cardinal advocates Christ-centered reform over controversial issues

Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP, speaks to EWTN News in Rome on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.

Australian archbishop: Synod on Synodality cannot ‘reinvent the Catholic faith’

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