Archive for September 4, 2024
Catholic experts respond to Pope Francis on repelling migrants being ‘a grave sin’
Catholic immigration experts and advocates on all sides agree that the current legal landscape endangers migrants and border communities. Read more
Devastating attack on church in France renews concerns over security in places of worship
The historic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Saint-Omer, in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, was ravaged by arson... Read more
Pope Francis begins Indonesia visit with call for Catholic-Muslim dialogue
On Francis’ first full day in Indonesia on Wednesday, the pope called upon the political leaders to protect the country’s... Read more
Pope Francis invites Indonesia’s Catholics to share ‘joy of encountering Christ’
“Proclaiming the Gospel … [means] giving and sharing the joy of encountering Christ always with great respect and fraternal affection... Read more
Two Catholic patriarchs address the people of Jordan with distinct messages
On the eve of Jordan’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for Sept. 10, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa sent a written message addressed to... Read more
’80s rock frontman Morrissey implores Pope Francis to condemn ‘abomination’ of bullfighting
Morrissey, the mononymous frontman of the legendary ’80s British rock band the Smiths, has sent Francis a letter imploring the... Read more
Supreme Court allows Biden administration to cut funding over Oklahoma abortion dispute
Oklahoma said the federal government had unlawfully stripped the state of about $4.5 million in funds. Read more
Pope Francis: Indonesia’s high birth rate is an example for other countries
The 87-year-old pontiff said the diverse nation’s high fertility rate should be an example for other countries around the world. Read more
Prior to Quito 2024, there have been 4 International Eucharistic Congresses in Latin America
The Catholic Church in Latin America is once again preparing to host an International Eucharistic Congress, the fifth the region... Read more
Mother Teresa and St. John Paul II: a look at their holy friendship
St. John Paul II and Mother Teresa weren’t just friends. As followers of Christ, they complemented each other in profound... Read more
Biden’s claim that Harris has ‘moral compass of a saint’ sparks criticism from theologians
Some of Harris’ positions are inconsistent with saintly values, according to Catholic theologians and philosophers who spoke to CNA. Read more
Ortega dictatorship in Nicaragua deports group of foreign priests and nuns
Lawyer and researcher Martha Patricia Molina has reported that the dictatorship in Nicaragua has deported a group of foreign priests... Read more
Trump-Vance campaign launches Catholics for Trump coalition
The coalition seeks to show a contrast between Trump and his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, on key issues that... Read more
