Articles by Abel Camasca
With Advent 2024, the odd-numbered liturgical Cycle C begins. What does this entail?
Dec 1, 2024 / 04:30 amThe liturgical calendar has a three-year cycle, repeating every three years, which determines the biblical readings for Sunday Masses.
What St. Augustine did to avoid gossip and foul language in his home
Aug 28, 2024 / 15:53 pmSt. Augustine, whose feast day is Aug. 28, had an aversion for gossip to the extent he even placed a special notice in his house to avoid this evil.
The congregation in honor of St. Rose of Lima where all the sisters are named Rose
Aug 23, 2024 / 04:00 amSt. Rose was a Dominican tertiary. The Catholic Church celebrates her feast day on Aug. 23, though it was formerly celebrated Aug. 30.
How Doubting Thomas strengthens the faith of Christians, according to three great saints
Jul 3, 2024 / 15:35 pmWhile a lack of faith, according to three great saints, Thomas’ doubt actually had the benefit of confirming Christians in their faith.
Salesian Youth Synod to discern their future and that of the Church
Jun 6, 2024 / 16:15 pmThe Salesian News Agency (ANS) announced in an article that the event will begin Aug. 11 and will conclude on Aug. 16 —St. John Bosco’s birthday.
The best gift to give to our heavenly mother, according to St. John of Avila
May 10, 2024 / 16:45 pmAlong with other saints, every May 10 the Church honors St. John of Avila, the patron saint of the Spanish clergy.
Cause for canonization of quadriplegic lay evangelist advances
May 8, 2024 / 17:53 pmThe diocesan phase of the cause of beatification of the Servant of God Nino Baglieri has been closed in Modica, a town in southern Sicily.
The prayer of a holy journalist before dying for the freedom of the Catholic press
May 3, 2024 / 13:45 pmWorld Press Freedom Day is celebrated every May 3, drawing attention to the importance of free and independent news media.
Analysis: Jesuit sex abuse scandal in Bolivia could be used politically to repress Church
Apr 27, 2024 / 08:00 amJournalists from ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, traveled to Bolivia to look into the implications of the case of Jesuit priest Alfonso Pedrajas.
A drone’s-eye view of 7 glorious Catholic churches
Apr 14, 2024 / 07:00 amNew technologies allow us to contemplate from different angles, inside and outside, these stellar churches dedicated to the worship of God.
Why isn’t the Annunciation celebrated today?
Mar 25, 2024 / 13:30 pmEvery March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is celebrated in the Catholic Church. But not this year.
Do you know how to make ‘St. Joseph’s bread’? Here’s the recipe
Mar 18, 2024 / 11:00 amThe Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Joseph on March 19.
The last prophecy of St. Thomas Aquinas before he died 750 years ago
Mar 7, 2024 / 16:30 pmSt. Thomas Aquinas uttered a last prophecy and an emotional prayer before his departure to heaven.
What happens to the saints whose feast day falls on Feb. 29 when there is no leap year?
Feb 29, 2024 / 15:00 pmThe Church commemorates some saints on Feb. 29 — but what happens to them the other three years?
What should a Lenten homily be like? God told a saint
Feb 29, 2024 / 12:40 pmSt. Angelo d’Acri (1669–1739) heard a divine voice give him advice on preaching and went on to become known for many spiritual gifts.
What is hell like? Check out these visions received by Catholic saints
Jan 27, 2024 / 07:00 amIn the history of the Catholic Church various saints and blesseds have described what hell is like and even exactly where “bad Christians” would go.
Don Bosco’s successor: Young people need gentleness and love to fulfill their dreams
Jan 9, 2024 / 08:00 amCardinal Ángel Fernández Artime encouraged fostering young people’s dreams but “not with blows,” just as Christ himself asked the Salesians’ founder.
Salesian priest stabbed to death in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dec 15, 2023 / 18:45 pmThe Salesian News Agency reported the murder of Father Léopold Feyen in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Dec. 12.
Brazilian mom fined for homeschooling her son and instilling Christian values
Aug 17, 2023 / 16:20 pmThe local prosecutor’s office began legal proceedings against the mother for failing to enroll her minor child in the school system.
Six Jesuits reportedly under investigation for cover-up of sexual abuse in Bolivia
Jun 7, 2023 / 15:00 pmIn addition to allegations of the sexual abuse of minors by a number of deceased Jesuits in Bolivia, six others are now reportedly under investigation.