Jesuitical marks five years; ‘young, hip and lay’ podcast has global reach
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A “young, hip and lay” podcast, Jesuitical, from America Media is celebrating five years. Co-hosted by Zac Davis and Ashley McKinless, podcast episodes focus on three main segments — Catholic news, an interview with a guest and faith-sharing — “often over drinks,” as the podcast tagline puts it, and through the lens […]
Text of prayer of consecration for Ukraine, Russia
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Here is the Vatican text of the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, sent by the Vatican to bishops throughout the world. Pope Francis has invited bishops and the rest of the world to join him when he recites the prayer March 25 in St. Peter’s Basilica. Act […]
A prayer from the heart of the great Marian tradition
The text of the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary that Pope Francis, together with the People of God led by bishops and priests across the world, has been released in the run-up to Consecration on 25 March. Read all
Aid convey blessed in Dublin transporting supplies to Ukraine
As the humanitarian crisis continues in Ukraine, buses blessed by a Capuchin priest headed off with vital supplies from Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday to help this suffering nation. Read all
Michigan Pressure on Catholic Adoption Agencies Backfires, Costs $800,000 in Legal Fees
Sewcream Hands come together holding a cutout forever family. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has agreed that action against the charity for this policy would constitute a First Amendment violation.
Pope Francis asks all Catholics to take part in consecration of Russia, Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Pope Francis at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal on May 12, 2017. / LUSA Press Agency. Vatican City, Mar 23, 2022 / 04:18 am (CNA). Pope Francis has written a letter asking all Catholics to assemble in their parishes on Friday to pr… […]
The Old Testament Figures Hidden Behind the Annunciation
Behind the Annunciation stand several familiar Old Testament figures like Eve, Sarah, and Hannah. But there is another set of hidden figures who foreshadow Mary’s encounter with the angel. They include a warrior judge, an assassin widow, and a runaway slave. ‘The Lord is with you’ The first thing the angel tells Mary is, “The […]
Pope Francis: My grandfather taught me to loathe war
Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, March 23, 2022. / Vatican Media. Vatican City, Mar 23, 2022 / 05:30 am (CNA). Pope Francis recalled at his Wednesday general audience how his veteran grandfather taught him to loathe war. Speaking in the Vatican’s Paul VI audience hall on March 23, […]
When abortion isn’t abortion
Pro-life slogans are simple, but women’s needs aren’t
Ukraine: European Churches call for true dialogue for lasting peace
The Joint Committee of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) issue a joint declaration condemning the invasion of Ukraine and urging all religious and political authorities to engage in true dialogue and promote a lasting peace. Read all