Kristi Noem introduces pair of pro-life bills that could ban nearly all abortions in South Dakota
‘Every human life is unique and beautiful from the moment it is conceived. Every life is worthy of our protection,’ said Gov. Noem.Read More
‘Historic victory’: Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Texas city that banned abortion
Lubbock, Texas is the largest ‘sanctuary city for the unborn’ in the United States and the first to have had an active abortion facility.Read More
Bp. Strickland: All Catholics have a responsibility to guard the deposit of faith, not just clergy
On this week’s episode of The Bishop Strickland Show, Bishop Joseph Strickland discussed the importance of guarding the “deposit of faith,” a term for the fullness of God’s revelation as taught by Scripture and Church tradition.
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.
Transgender Seminary Applicants: What is the Church’s Pastoral Response
Alexey Gotovskiy Seminarians from the North American College in Rome pray the Rosary in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis on March 13, 2016. Such individuals can’t be ordained, but formators stress the need to accompany these persons with love and understanding.
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 […]