Children’s vaccinations on the rise after drop due to Covid-19
According to the data published by the WHO and UNICEF, in 2022 “global immunization services reached 4 million more children than in the previous year” following a significant backdrop caused by the pandemic outbreak Read all
Pope remembers Bishop Bettazzi’s ‘intrepid witness’ to Vatican Two
Pope Francis sends a telegram of condolence upon the death of Bishop Luigi Bettazzi, one of the youngest participants in the Second Vatican Council, and a tireless promoter of non-violence, justice and peace. Read all
Silvio Berlusconi’s Legacy
Silvio Berlusconi’s Legacy By Massimo Faggioli July 17, 2023 More than two thousand guests were in attendance at Milan Cathedral on June 14 for the state funeral of Silvio Berlusconi, the businessman-turned-politician who served four different times as Italy’s prime minister and who died at the age of eighty-six of leukemia. His notorious lifestyle—two marriages, […]
Pope Francis names four new auxiliary bishops of Los Angeles
Fr. Brian Nunes (left), Fr. Matthew Elshoff, Fr. Slawomir Szkredka, and Monsignor Albert Bahhuth (right) have been named auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. / Angelus News/Archdiocese of Los Angeles Vatican City, Jul 18, 2023 / 06:30 am (CNA). Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed four new auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Los […]
St. Thomas on the Doctrine of Music
Today marks the seventh centenary since that faithful steward of truth, who was Thomas Aquinas († 1274) – who since 1317 was called “Common Doctor of the Church,” “Angelic Doctor,” “Universal Doctor,” and “Doctor of the Eucharist” – was enrolled among the saints. It took place on July 18, 1323, by Pope John XXII († […]
What is Bidenomics and How Will it Affect the Economy and Families?
Gorodenkoff Biden included several tax hikes in his 2023 budget proposal, which have received pushback from Republican leadership. According to the White House, the president’s plan would increase spending in certain sectors of the economy but would still reduce the deficit.
Father Marko Rupnik Can No Longer Appeal His Dismissal From the Jesuits
Courtesy photo Father Marko Rupnik Various media reported that the Slovenian priest would move to live in Croatia in the Diocese of Split-Makarska.
Getting down to work on the Synod’s working tool (2023)
Discerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit and understanding the true meaning of “diakonia”; simply a non-commissioned activity or a commissioned function?
Fewer young people volunteering for long-term missions abroad
Catholic NGOs based in France are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit young adults who are willing to make a long-term commitment to serve abroad
World Youth Day and current issues in the Church
The international WYD gathering with the pope usually focus on festivity, fellowship and prayer; perhaps they should also encourage discussion on issues currently facing the Church