Archive for September 24, 2024

According to central government statistics, since Oct. 1, 2018 there have been 379 disappearances of minors, mostly girls, in Morelos state alone. ?w=200&h=150

By Diego López Colín

Catholic Church raises alarm over disappearance of children in Mexico

The bishop of Cuernavaca, Mexico, has issued an alert to “take all necessary security measures” following reports of the disappearance... Read more

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By María J. Moriarty

Diocese of Phoenix doubles down on mental health ministry

The soon-to-be Mental Health First Aid trainers are set to serve in each of the diocese’s deaneries, aiming to expand... Read more

Bishop Paul Kyung Sang Lee is auxiliary bishop of Seoul and general coordinator for WYD Seoul 2027.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican reveals theme for World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea

The Vatican on Tuesday unveiled the theme of the next international World Youth Day, which will be in Seoul, South... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Aung San Suu Kyi, winner of the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize, in the Diplomatic Corps Hall at the Vatican on Nov. 28, 2017.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis offered asylum to Myanmar’s imprisoned leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Pope Francis has offered the Vatican as a place of refuge for Myanmar’s imprisoned prime minister, Aung San Suu Kyi. Read more

The rector of the Walsingham shrine, Father Robert Billing. The feast day of Our Lady of Walsingham was celebrated Sept. 24, 2024, in England for the first time.?w=200&h=150

By Andy Drozdziak

Catholics celebrate first feast day of Our Lady of Walsingham in England

The feast day of Our Lady of Walsingham was celebrated today for the first time in England. Read more

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By Peter Pinedo

Pediatric association accused of ‘deceptive’ claims in favor of cross-sex treatments for minors

Twenty U.S. state attorneys general are accusing the nation’s largest association of pediatricians of issuing “deceptive” guidance in support of... Read more

Demonstrators who support keeping inappropriate books out of libraries gather during a protest outside of the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn, Michigan, on Sept. 25, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Banned Books Week: a Catholic response

Every book listed on the American Library Association’s “Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023” features sexual content. Read more

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 47th Annual Leadership Conference on Sept. 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Harris calls for end to Senate filibuster to pass ‘abortion rights’ legislation

Harris said eliminating the filibuster rule would allow for the passage of “protections for reproductive freedom” with votes by a... Read more

At issue are new regulations issued this year by President Joe Biden’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that reinterpret the medical conditions covered in the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to include abortion.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Judge shields Catholic employers from mandate to provide time off for abortion, IVF

A Monday ruling from a federal judge in North Dakota shields thousands of Catholic parishes and employers from new EEOC... Read more

“With reference to gender, the Holy See understands the term to be grounded in the biological sexual identity that is male or female,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Pinedo

Vatican secretary of state calls out United Nations for promoting abortion, gender ideology

In an address to the U.N. “Summit of the Future” in New York, Cardinal Pietro Parolin voiced the Vatican’s disapproval... Read more

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Archbishop José H. Gomez held a press conference on Dec. 16, 2024, to present Father Juan Gutierrez, who experienced a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Los Angeles priest experienced miracle that paved way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

The custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at the site of the manger inside the Nativity Grotto on Nov. 30, 2024, during the first vespers of the first Sunday of Advent.

Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message

A police officer stands guard in front of Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.

UPDATE: At least 3 killed in Wisconsin in shooting at Christian school

A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters

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Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor

Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’

The cover image for the podcast “A Christmas Carol: An Audio Advent Calendar,” produced by The Merry Beggars.

‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem

The beauty and power of the O Antiphons

Pope Francis presides over Mass on Gaudete Sunday on the island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica

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