On pope’s health, Vatican communications conspicuous by its absence
On Feb. 16, 80-year-old President Joe Biden traveled across Washington, D.C., for a physical examination at the Walter Reed Medical Center. The visit caused no particular alarm, as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had informed reporters in advance the appointment was on the books and promised a full medical bulletin by close of business. […]
Ahead of anniversary of landmark abortion ruling, bishops urge resolve
NEW YORK – Ahead of the first anniversary of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Bishops’ Conference pro-life chair has declared the day one “for continued joy and gratitude,” while also reaffirming the church’s position that there is much work ahead. The Supreme Court overturned Roe on June 24, 2022, almost […]
Nobel laureates to flank Francis in promoting human fraternity
ROME – Dozens of Nobel laureates will gather in the Vatican this weekend to promote Pope Francis’s message of human fraternity, touting it as both a solution to global conflicts and to what organizers describe as a growing culture of indifference to others. Speaking to journalists Monday, Italian Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, a key papal ally, […]
The Calling of Consecrated Virginity
The most ancient form of consecration in the Catholic Church is consecrated virginity, which is when a woman, through a special rite that traces back to apostolic times, promises to remain celibate for the rest of her life and offer herself entirely to God and His Church. The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines consecrated […]
The Miracle of Incorruptibility Points to Eternity
The Incorruptibles In 1977, Joan Carroll Cruz wrote a thoroughly researched book on the incorruptible saints called The Incorruptibles. Before this, there had been no thorough treatment of the topic, though some general phenomena were described by Fr. Herbert Thurston in his 1952 book, The Physical Phenomena of Mysticism. There were also many simple references […]
Archbishop Cordileone denounces anti-Catholic violence after vandals damage historic mission
The San Francisco archbishop expressed concern about the escalation of criminal activity in America against Catholic churches and law enforcement’s reluctance to do anything about it.
Traditional Latin Mass appeals to people from all walks of life
A Black Benedictine nun in Missouri who founded a community dedicated to the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass highlights the universal appeal of the Church’s ancient liturgy.
Archbishop Cordileone denounces anti-Catholic violence after vandals damage historic mission
The San Francisco archbishop expressed concern about the escalation of criminal activity in America against Catholic churches and law enforcement’s reluctance to do anything about it.
Traditional Latin Mass appeals to people from all walks of life
A Black Benedictine nun in Missouri who founded a community dedicated to the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass highlights the universal appeal of the Church’s ancient liturgy.
NFL champ Harrison Butker makes a statement with pro-life necktie at White House visit
President Joe Biden welcomes the Kansas City Chiefs to the White House in Washington, D.C., June 5, 2023. Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (back row, center) wore a tie with a pro-life message on it. / Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Boston, Ma… […]