Partnering in the pandemic: Churches see possibilities for ecumenism
VATICAN CITY — In promoting Christian unity, ecumenical prayer and practical cooperation among divided church communities, the COVID-19 pandemic has not been all bad news. “Although it has impeded many contacts and projects, the crisis has been also an opportunity to strengthen and renew the relationships between Christians, and even to create new forms of […]
Wisconsin Franciscan sisters religiously cheer on their Green Bay Packers
MANITOWOC, Wisconsin — On the far west side of Manitowoc, atop a hill overlooking picturesque Silver Lake, sits the historic Holy Family Convent. Motherhouse to the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, its hallowed halls, accented with reverent artworks, are serene and hushed. There is one room in the 19th-century building, however, where it can get […]
Artist deepens faith by painting portraits for those suffering sudden loss
INDIANAPOLIS — D. Anne Jones knew she wanted to use her gift of painting portraits to help others in some way. “I was talking to a friend who worked for (the nonprofit) Flashes of Hope taking pictures of kids with cancer, and a lot of the time those were the last photos a family would […]
In priest’s abuse trial, German archbishop says he mishandled situation
COLOGNE, Germany — In the first testimony ever given by a German Catholic bishop in a court case on abuse, Hamburg Archbishop Stefan Hesse admitted having made mistakes in the case of an offending priest on trial in the Cologne regional court. The German Catholic news agency KNA reported that Hesse, 55, the former head […]
Poll: Majority support legal limits on abortion, oppose taxpayer funding
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut — A new Knights of Columbus/Marist Poll shows that 71% of Americans support legal limits on abortion and a majority of Americans — 54% — oppose taxpayer funding of abortion. In addition, the poll found that 81% of Americans believe laws can protect both the mother and her unborn child. Results of […]
Philadelphians credited for actions to protect life at all stages
PHILADELPHIA — As the nation marks nearly five decades of legalized abortion, Philadelphia area pro-life advocates say they’re committed to “all-encompassing” support for human dignity, from conception to natural death. “What you say at the beginning of life, you say at the end of life,” said Steven Bozza, bioethicist and director of the archdiocesan Office […]
These are the best signs we saw at the March for Life
Yuni and Natalie Wu of the Lexington-area in Kentucky at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2022. / Katie Yoder/CNA Washington D.C., Jan 22, 2022 / 07:20 am (CNA). Tens of thousands of Americans attended the 49th March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday to challenge the legality of abortion […]
Europe’s Catholic Bishops Ask for Prayers for Peace in Ukraine
New Africa Ukraine, which has a population of 44 million people, is the second-largest country by area in Europe after Russia. The bishops’ called on the international community to “offer its support to the country in the face of the danger of a Russian military offensive.”
More Hillary Chatter
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Papal Justice
Your browser does not support the video tag. CLICK TO WATCH THE VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Speaking to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith today, Pope Francis claimed the Church is “firmly committed to justice for abuse victims.” But is it really? Church Militant’s Hunter Bradford examines this question. The Holy Father maintains the Church hierarchy […]