Articles by Peter Pinedo
‘Religious cleansing’ threatens Armenian Christians’ existence, human rights leaders warn
Jun 21, 2023 / 16:15 pm“Azerbaijan, with Turkey’s backing, is really slowly strangling” the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, said Sam Brownback, religious freedom ambassador.
UPDATED: Here’s what you need to know about the National Eucharistic Revival
Jun 20, 2023 / 13:00 pmSponsored by the U.S. Catholic bishops, the revival aims to inspire people to encounter Jesus in the Eucharist.
On World Refugee Day, Pope Francis urges action; companies pledge to hire refugees
Jun 20, 2023 / 11:30 amThe pope called for greater hospitality “without excuses and without delay, because the effects will be felt, sooner or later, by all of us.”
Thousands march in prayer procession protesting Dodgers honoring anti-Catholic drag group
Jun 19, 2023 / 15:30 pmAs protestors gathered to pray outside of Dodger Stadium, inside the stadium the Dodgers honored the “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.”
Pope calls National Eucharistic Congress ‘a significant moment in the life of the Church’
Jun 19, 2023 / 14:20 pmIn an address to U.S. bishops at the Vatican, Pope Francis blessed a large monstrance that will be used during the National Eucharistic Congress.
Nigerian bishop describes persecution and killings of Catholics: ‘It has become a daily occurrence’
Jun 19, 2023 / 10:45 am“If we keep quiet a generation will be wiped out, the population will be wiped out,” Makurdi Bishop Wilfred Anagbe recently told CNA.
Why a same-sex-attracted Catholic spoke out against ‘Pride Mass’ and in defense of Church teaching
Jun 16, 2023 / 13:41 pmConvert Anna Katherine Howell’s viral tweet highlighted the struggles of same-sex-attracted Christians who live according to Church teaching.
‘Pride Mass’ takes place in Washington, D.C., despite calls for cardinal to intervene
Jun 15, 2023 / 12:35 pmDuring the Mass, prayers were offered in solidarity with LGBTQ+ individuals and the LGBTQ+ community while protesters prayed outside.
Exclusive: Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams speaks out on Dodgers controversy
Jun 14, 2023 / 11:32 am“We cannot stand idly by while Our Lord gets mocked,” Trevor Williams told EWTN's Colm Flynn in an interview.
Pittsburgh ‘Pride Mass’ canceled after bishop’s letter disavows event
Jun 14, 2023 / 10:30 amThe Mass to which LGBTQ Catholics, families, and “allies” were invited was set to take place in Duquesne University’s Holy Spirit Chapel on Sunday.
Catholic pilgrim goes viral as ‘backpack hero’ after stopping mass stabbing in France
Jun 9, 2023 / 15:10 pmThe 24-year-old was praised for protecting children and likely preventing the injury or even death of many more.
Here’s what the bishops are saying about the Dodgers honoring an anti-Catholic group
Jun 9, 2023 / 13:38 pmThe Dodgers will be honoring the L.A. chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence with a “Community Hero Award” before a game June 16.
Fort Worth Diocese releases photos allegedly showing drug use at Carmelite monastery
Jun 8, 2023 / 16:32 pmThe diocese on Wednesday released a pair of photographs that purportedly show cannabis and marijuana products inside the monastery.
Pope Francis stable, receives poster from family of baby he baptized in hospital in March
Jun 8, 2023 / 14:50 pmAccording a Vatican spokesman, medical staff caring for the pope shared that his “postoperative course is regular.”
Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis confirms sending migrants to Catholic Charities in California
Jun 8, 2023 / 07:50 amAmid criticism and calls for investigation into “kidnapping,” the Florida Division of Emergency Management said the migrants’ travels were “voluntary.”
California honors anti-Catholic drag group ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ at state capitol
Jun 7, 2023 / 12:25 pmHundreds of Catholics and other Christians held a prayer vigil on Monday as the Legislature honored “Sister Roma.”
Thousands of United Methodist churches break away over LGBTQ+ disagreements
Jun 6, 2023 / 15:45 pmAs the United Methodist Church is rocked by disagreement over LGBTQ+ issues, over 4,000 congregations have officially split from the denomination.
Carmelite nuns file new theft and defamation charges against Fort Worth Bishop Olson
Jun 5, 2023 / 15:30 pmThe new charges by the monastery are in addition to a lawsuit filed on May 3 that seeks $1 million in civil damages.
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Hong Kong police arrest dozens at memorials for victims of Tiananmen Square massacre
Jun 5, 2023 / 13:50 pmHong Kong police apprehended almost two dozen citizens for “seditious” activity on the 34th anniversary of the massacre at Tiananmen Square.
‘National Celebrate Life Day’ rally in Washington, DC, announced for anniversary of Roe reversal
Jun 5, 2023 / 13:20 pmLeading pro-life organizations will hold a “National Celebrate Life Day” rally and gala in Washington, D.C., on June 24.