Archive for April 9, 2025
World’s oldest bishop celebrates 103 years of faith and service
Mexican Bishop José de Jesús Sahagún de la Parra is the world’s oldest bishop and is one of only four... Read more
New evangelization program aims to awaken dormant faith
The center proposes a “re-evangelization” aimed particularly at those who, despite having faith, have not experienced “a living and personal... Read more
Vatican’s financial watchdog reports decrease in suspicious activities
The Supervisory and Financial Information Authority (ASIF) published its 2024 annual report showing steady improvements in the Holy See’s financial... Read more
Pope Francis in Wednesday catechesis: The ‘logic of merit’ does not gain us heaven
The 88-year-old pope emphasized that a loving relationship with God and with others is key for a happy and fulfilling... Read more
Los Angeles priest arrested, charged with sexual misconduct involving minor
Father Jaime Arriaga was taken into custody on April 3 for allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with a minor. Read more
The other Charles in Rome: ‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’ is buried in St. Peter’s Basilica
“Bonnie Prince Charlie” — the ill-fated Catholic Stuart claimant to the British throne — is entombed in marble splendor within... Read more
Experts meet in Budapest to discuss existential crisis affecting the family in the West
The “Family Formation and the Future” conference hosted by the Danube Institute in Budapest, Hungary, April 1-2 focused on the... Read more
Morality of Trump immigration, refugee policies sparks pitched debate
An array of policymakers, theologians, and representatives for Catholic aid organizations have shared their takes on immigration with CNA. Read more
Albany Diocese to undertake planning process that could close one-third of its parishes
Bishop Edward Scharfenberger in an April 7 letter said the planning initiative is focused on evangelization and better stewardship of... Read more
Pope Francis meets with King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Vatican
Pope Francis greeted England’s King Charles and Queen Camilla on Wednesday in a brief meeting in which the dignitaries wished... Read more
Priest of only Catholic parish in Gaza calls for peace, says Gaza is ‘a prison’
Father Gabriel Romanelli is the pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gaza, which has become a refuge for the Christian... Read more
Dominican Republic nightclub disaster: Church prays for victims, families
Archbishop Francisco Ozoria Acosta of Santo Domingo expressed his profound sorrow and solidarity in response to the tragedy that occurred... Read more
Colorado bishops urge veto of ‘abhorrent’ abortion funding bill
The legislation would require the state Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to cover abortions for Medicaid and Child... Read more
Charismatic Catholics meet in Rome to celebrate Jubilee of Hope
As part of the Jubilee of Hope, a World Meeting of Prayer Groups of the Charismatic Renewal has concluded in... Read more
