Archbishop Aquila: German synodal path repudiates the deposit of faith
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver. / null Denver, Colo., May 3, 2022 / 22:01 pm (CNA). Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver has written again to the head of the German bishops’ conference reiterating that the country’s synodal path challenges, and even repudiates, the deposit of faith. “The Synodal Path does not simply address ‘structural’ concerns: […]
Roe v. Wade ‘Egregiously Wrong From the Start’? Key Passages From Leaked Supreme Court Draft Ruling
Katie Yoder/CNA Capitol police placed fencing in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 1, 2021, during oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, in an attempt to separate rallies by abortion supports and pro-lifers. The draft shows some insight into the thought of author Justice Samuel Alito on how the court […]
St Florian
The St. Florian commemorated in the Roman Martyrology on May 4th, was an officer of the Roman army, who occupied a high administrative post in Noricum, now part of Austria, and who suffered death for the Faith in the days of Diocletian. His legendary “Acts” state that he gave himself up at Lorch to the […]
Ordination survey finds dropping percentages of new white U.S. priests
A new study conducted for the bishops by Georgetown University’s Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate found that among seminarians slated for ordination this year the percentage who are white is 63%, down from 65% last year.
Retired San Salvador archbishop buried near St. Romero, whom he advised
Retired Archbishop Fernando Saenz Lacalle was laid to rest May 2 in the crypt of the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador, El Salvador, close to the resting place of St. Óscar Romero, whom he befriended and advised. But some human rights groups and others criticized Saenz.
Life, legacy of 'labor priest' Msgr. George Higgins recalled at AFL-CIO forum
Labor advocates were urged to follow the legacy of Msgr. George Higgins, the foremost “labor priest” of the 20th century, during a May 2 forum celebrating the Chicago priest’s efforts on behalf of workers.
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Pencil Preching for Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Day 124: King David Rules (2022)
Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that […]
Bolivian bishops encourage efforts to overcome social crisis
The inauguration of Luis Arce as president of Bolivia in La Paz, Nov. 8, 2020. Credit: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Chile via Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0 CL). / null Cochabamba, Bolivia, May 3, 2022 / 15:08 pm (CNA). At the conclusion of the… […]
Pro-life leaders decry abortion ruling leak, hope for overturn of Roe v Wade
Thousands of pro-life advocates gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 1, 2021, in conjunction with oral arguments in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization abortion case. / Katie Yoder/CNA Denver Newsroom, May 3, 2022 / 16:10 pm (CNA). Pro-life advocates have condemned the leak of a draft opinion in […]