Pius XII’s Humani Generis, and the Holy Ghost’s Protection of What John XXIII Rejected
“The Holy Spirit does not always prevent the necessary consequences of our negligence.” (Fr. Alvaro Calderon, Prometheus: The Religion of Man, p. 201)
‘Sound of Freedom’ makes history at the box office
Photo from a scene in “Sound of Freedom,” released in theaters on July 4, 2023. / Photo courtesy of Angel Studios Denver, Colo., Jul 18, 2023 / 12:00 pm (CNA). “Sound of Freedom,” an anti-human-trafficking film made by Catholic filmmakers Eduardo Verástegui and Alejandro Monteverde and starring Catholic actor Jim Caviezel, continues to top the […]
Another New York diocese files for bankruptcy
null / Minerva Studio/Shutterstock Boston, Mass., Jul 18, 2023 / 12:30 pm (CNA). The Diocese of Ogdensburg, New York, is filing for bankruptcy following almost 140 sexual abuse lawsuits for incidents dating back decades filed under the state’s Child Victims Act, which allowed claims to be filed past the statute of limitations for a period […]
Vatican diplomat: Pope Francis ‘stubbornly believes in peace’
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher. / Daniel Ibáñez/CNA CNA Newsroom, Jul 18, 2023 / 13:15 pm (CNA). Veteran Vatican diplomat Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher last week defended what he described as Pope Francis’ “strong and courageous” push for peace in Ukraine in the face of criticism from some who have said the Holy Father should take […]
Bishops condemn European Union’s drafting of ‘right to abortion’
null / Shutterstock CNA Newsroom, Jul 18, 2023 / 14:07 pm (CNA). European bishops on Tuesday released a statement condemning the drafting of a right to abortion in the European Union’s Charter of Fundamental Rights, arguing that the proposed amendment would run afoul of European Union law and human dignity. The enshrining of abortion rights in […]
Argentine priest is Pope Francis’ new personal secretary
Pope Francis with Father Daniel Pellizzon, who was appointed the pope’s personal secretary July 17, 2023. / Credit: Portal Encamino – Archbishopric of Buenos Aires ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 18, 2023 / 15:30 pm (CNA). Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva of Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 17 announced that Pope Francis has appointed a priest from […]
Argentine Priest Is Pope Francis’ New Personal Secretary
Portal Encamino – Archbishopric of Buenos Aires Pope Francis is shown with Father Daniel Pellizzon, who was appointed the Pope’s personal secretary on July 17. Father Daniel Pellizzon, 40, will travel to Rome at the beginning of August to begin his new role.
Big Brother Is Watching
The Chinese Communist government used COVID lockdowns to massively expand its power. Now it’s spying on citizens in order to rank them on its social credit system, which determines every aspect of one’s life: school, career, travel and even marriageability. Deposit of Faith Conference. Watch other episodes of Forward Boldly. Buy Christine a coffee.
Archbishop Ganswein giving no assignment in German exile (AP)
Archbishop Georg Ganswein, who has moved to Freiburg since being ordered by Pope Francis to leave Rome, will not have any formal role in the German archdiocese. Archbishop Stephan Burger of Freiburg has confirmed that the longtime secretary to Pope Benedict XVI, will have no “permanent, fixed activity for the archdiocese.” Archbishop Ganswein may take […]
Has the Holy See Surrendered to the Chinese Communist Party?
Does the Holy See’s stand-down in the Shanghai standoff signal surrender in the Sino-Vatican relationship? An unusual interview arranged by the secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, suggests as much. On Saturday, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Joseph Shen Bin to the Diocese of Shanghai, the most important diocese in mainland China.