Colombian court lifts ban of video by influencer Kika affirming traditional marriage
Colombian influencer Erika “Kika” Nieto / Screenshot from ADF International tweet Mexico City Newsroom, Nov 25, 2021 / 00:00 am (CNA). The Constitutional Court of Colombia has overturned a lower court’s decision that forced Colombian … […]
Meet the young Catholics restoring wayside crucifixes across France
Members of SOS Calvaires, a group restoring wayside crucifixes across France. / SOS Calvaires. Rome Newsroom, Nov 25, 2021 / 04:00 am (CNA). The missionary spirit of young people in France is being rekindled by the surprising success of an asso… […]
Pope Francis recognizes miracle attributed to WWII martyr Bl. Titus Brandsma’s intercession
Blessed Titus Brandsma, O.Carm. / public domain Vatican City, Nov 25, 2021 / 04:32 am (CNA). Pope Francis has recognized a miracle attributed to Titus Brandsma, an outspoken opponent of Nazism martyred at Dachau concentration camp in 1942.The p… […]
Pope Francis tells new Lebanese PM: Lebanon is worth fighting to save
Pope Francis met Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Nov. 25. / Vatican Media/CNA Vatican City, Nov 25, 2021 / 06:05 am (CNA). Pope Francis told Lebanon’s new prime minister on Thursday that the crisis-hit country is worth fighting to save…. […]
Cardinal calls for action after 27 migrants drown in English Channel
Cardinal Nichols at Westminster Cathedral on April 18, 2019. / Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk. London, England, Nov 25, 2021 / 08:05 am (CNA). A cardinal said on Thursday that the death of 27 migrants attempting to cross the English Channel is “a tr… […]
Meet the US ecologist who explained to Pope Francis why coral reefs are crucial for the planet
Although reefs cover less than 1% of Earth’s surface, more than half a billion people, especially in less-industrialized countries, depend on them to provide food and income
At least 27 migrants killed attempting to cross the English channel
France and Britain vow to step up cooperation to stop illegal crossings after at least 27 migrants died off the coast of Calais on Wednesday Read all
Talitha Kum: Urgent action necessary to stop human trafficking
Talitha Kum’s “Call to Action” invites everyone to join in efforts to stop the scourge of trafficking in persons. An event held on Thursday by the international network against human trafficking featured opening remarks by the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Read all
Pope to Scholas Occurentes: May the stories of refugees be lessons of life
Pope Francis meets with young people from Scholas Occurrentes and highlights the harsh realities refugees face in their travels, encouraging the young people to create a culture of encounter in order to build a community with all those most in need. Read all
Archbishop Thompson encourages youths at NCYC to ‘keep the fire alive’
INDIANAPOLIS — At the closing Mass of the National Catholic Youth Conference, Indianapolis Archbishop Charles C. Thompson encouraged the nearly 11,000 teens from across the country to return home with the fire of the Holy Spirit. “Let us go forth with that fire to more fully embrace the Lord’s mission in bringing about the kingdom […]