Archive for January 29, 2025
CNA explains: How are ‘low-gluten’ Communion hosts made for Mass?
Communion can be distributed “under the form of wine alone in a case of necessity,” but many parishes have opted... Read more
Visionary laywoman who was friend of Padre Pio declared venerable
The Vatican has issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtues of Servant of God Luigina Sinapi, declaring her “venerable.” Read more
Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: Ask for the grace ‘to listen more than we speak’
Reflecting on the Gospel of St. Matthew, the Holy Father said people can learn from the righteous St. Joseph, who... Read more
Vatican’s first envoy to postwar Syria sees a nation with ‘a desire for life’
The occasion marked the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and the feast of the Conversion of... Read more
U.S. watchdog launches Philippines database of clergy accused of abuse against minors
The U.S. group’s co-director launched the online database in the Philippines on Wednesday, urging the country’s bishops to take action... Read more
Trump signs order restricting transgender ‘chemical and surgical mutilation’ of children
The president has vowed that the United States “will not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support” controversial transgender procedures. Read more
Church ‘frustrated’ over government takeover of school appointments in Gujarat, India
The verdict “is frustrating for us. We are sad that it came just ahead of the 75th anniversary of the... Read more
HHS to review programs to prevent taxpayer funding for abortions
The acting secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services also stressed the importance of enforcing conscience rights and... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Vance’s remarks on bishops and immigration ‘scurrilous,’ ‘very nasty’
Cardinal Timothy Dolan strongly criticized comments Vice President JD Vance made questioning the motives of U.S. bishops in their efforts... Read more
White House appears to walk back ‘pause’ of federal financial assistance
The White House on Wednesday pulled back on a directive that had ordered federal agencies to pause federal grants and... Read more
Pro-abortion group’s study finds ingredient in morning-after pill can induce abortion
The active ingredient is used in the morning-after pill commonly marketed as “ella” or “ellaOne,” which is advertised as a... Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledges to carry out Trump’s policies on abortion, conscience rights
Republican and Democrat senators on the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday pressed Kennedy on his views on abortion and “reproductive... Read more
