Munich abuse report: Cardinal Wetter apologizes for mishandling case

Cardinal Friedrich Wetter. / Whuke via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0 de). Munich, Germany, Jan 25, 2022 / 12:00 pm (CNA). Cardinal Friedrich Wetter, archbishop of Munich and Freising from 1982 to 2007, apologized on Tuesday for mishandling an abuse case highlighted in a more than 1,000-page report on the archdiocese in southern Germany. In a […]

Authentic Femininity: Alice von Hildebrand’s Unfinished Legacy

Catholic philosopher Alice von Hildebrand made many intellectual contributions on the nature of women, motherhood and authentic femininity. John Henry Crosby, president and founder of the Hildebrand Project, discusses the life, legacy and vision of Catholic philosopher Alice von Hildebrand, which the Hildebrand Project will continue to advance.

Cardinal Nichols: Traditional Rite Confirmations No Longer Permitted

Mazur Cardinal Vincent Nichols celebrates a Pontifical Votive Mass of the Blessed Sacrament at Corpus Christi Church, Maiden Lane, London, Sept. 11, 2021. Cardinal Nichols is president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, but signed the letter as the Archbishop of Westminster.

Church Intercedes for Ukraine

As Russian troops amass along the Ukrainian border and an invasion seems inevitable, the Church is praying for peace and expressing solidarity with the Ukrainian people. As tensions mount in the region, Church Militant’s James Fedewa has an eye on the hierarchy’s response and geopolitical realities in Eastern Europe. According to U.S. and international officials, Russia’s threat […]

People of Tonga need prayers, help to recover from disaster, says cardinal

The people of Tonga have lost everything, and they will need time, help and prayers to recover from one of the most devastating volcanic eruptions in modern times, said Cardinal Michael Czerny. “The government, the people, the church and other organizations are evaluating the impact of this calamity in order to begin the work of […]

At trial, Vatican prosecutors reindict defendants

In the ongoing Vatican trial sparked by a disastrous multimillion-dollar property deal in London, Vatican prosecutors handed over new indictments for four individuals on charges involving financial malfeasance and corruption. At the sixth session of the Vatican trial Jan. 25, Giuseppe Pignatone, president of the Vatican City State criminal court, apologized for starting two hours […]