Pope Francis: Pray for a ‘very ill’ Benedict XVI

Pope Francis visits Benedict XVI on Aug. 27th, 2022 / Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 28, 2022 / 02:16 am (CNA). Pope Francis on Wednesday asked for prayers for a “very ill” Benedict XVI.Francis made the appeal for the 95-year-old pope emeritus… […]

Day 363: The New Covenant Priesthood (2022)

Fr. Mike draws a parallel between the symbols in the book of Revelation and the persecution by the Roman empire of the first Christians and encourages us to hold firm in our faith. Additionally, Fr. Mike reveals the beauty of the new covenant priesthood established by Jesus and explained in Hebrews. Today’s readings are Revelation […]

BONUS: Catholics and the Bible (with Jeff Cavins) 2023

Fr. Mike Schmitz is joined by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins, to talk about The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, their personal experiences with the Bible, and what it means to live life through the lens of Scripture. Learn more and get the reading plan at ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear or text CATHOLICBIBLE to 33-777. Get your copy […]

New Massacre in Nigeria: 46 People Killed

The rivalry in the state of Kaduna, located in the center-north of Nigeria, is twofold, but superimposable. It opposes a Christian population in the south, of agricultural tradition, to the Hausa-Fulani herders, of the Fulani ethnic group, who are predominantly Muslim. The cow against the hoe, and the Muslim against the Christian. A local name […]

UK: It Is Forbidden to Silently Pray in Certain Places

Isabel Vaughan-Spruce is the director of March for Life in the UK and a volunteer supporting women in difficult pregnancy situations. She was arrested by police at an abortion clinic in Birmingham. She was later charged with four counts after telling police she was “maybe” praying silently when asked why she was standing on a […]

Frescoes and Escapades: A Prelate in Difficulty

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia likes to take center stage in the media. A few months ago we remember the resounding declarations of the current president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, considering that the Italian law on abortion constituted “a pillar of social life” in the Peninsula. He also made ambiguous and contradictory remarks on the […]

Liechtenstein: Archbishop Haas Opposes the Introduction of “Marriage for All”

The Archbishop announced this measure in his diocesan bulletin, Vobiscum, where he begins by recalling his official and public statement “concerning the motion presented to the Landtag of Liechtenstein for the introduction of ‘marriage for all,’” from month of September and published on the archbishop’s website. A Strong and Solemn Warning On September 15, 2022, […]