Brazilian cardinal criticizes presidential candidate for pro-abortion views
The former president of Brazil, who is now running again, is also known for his support of same-sex civil unions and adoption by homosexual couples.
Brazil’s health agency says unvaxxed travelers should be allowed to enter country again
Brazil’s health regulator had imposed a ban on unvaccinated travelers to the South American nation after a Supreme Court decision in December.
Facing declining Mass attendance, Malta’s Catholics hope papal visit will revitalize the faith
The Church of St. Mary of Jesus in Valletta, Malta. / EWTN News. Rome Newsroom, Mar 30, 2022 / 12:15 pm (CNA). The small Mediterranean island nation of Malta traces its Catholic roots back nearly 2,000 years. But with recent declines in church attendance, local Catholic leaders are hoping that Pope Francis’ visit this weekend […]
Cardinal Becciu Not Bound by Pontifical Secret in Vatican Finance Trial, Judge Rules
Couresy photo A hearing in the Vatican finance trial on Nov. 17, 2021. Cardinal Becciu had invoked the pontifical secret regarding his dealings with Marogna who has been accused of misappropriating more than 500,000 euros.
Moral Theologian Explains Catholic Just War Teaching and the War in Ukraine
Yuriy Dyachyshyn Ukrainian soldiers and family attend the burial of Teodor Osadchyi, a soldier killed during the Russian invasion, at Lychakiv cemetery in Lviv, western Ukraine, on Tuesday. “Legitimate defense can be not only a right but a grave duty for one who is responsible for the lives of others. … For this reason, those […]
Gender rights advocate is new French ambassador to the Vatican
Florence Mangin, recently ambassador to Portugal, is the second consecutive woman to represent France at the Holy See
Three Catholic priests in Nigeria kidnapped in March alone
Priests kidnapped in Nigeria’s Kaduna state were Islamic jihadist groups have killed Christians and destroyed churches
Faith leaders urge senators to confirm Judge Jackson to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Under gray skies March 30, a group of faith leaders assembled on the Supreme Court’s steps to show their support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court and urge the Senate to quickly vote to confirm her. The hourlong gathering — a combination rally and prayer service — primarily […]
Windfall
NEW YORK (CNS) — There’s a certain irony in describing “Windfall” (Netflix) as a character-driven thriller, if only because none of the people on screen are given names in Justin Lader and Andrew Kevin Walker’s script. Yet, while each of its trio of protagonists represents a stereotype to some extent, each also reveals unexpected traits […]
Environmental justice activist will receive Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (CNS) — Sharon Lavigne, an environmental justice activist, will receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2022 Laetare Medal, the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics. It will be presented at the university’s May 15 graduation ceremony. Lavigne is the founder and director of Rise St. James — a faith-based […]