Saint of the day: Blessed Anton Martin Slomshek
Blessed Anton Martin Slomshek was born on November 26, 1800, in Ponikva, Slovenia. He was a great educator and is largely responsible for the nearly 100% literacy rate among Slovenians. In the late 18th and early 19th century, the Slovenian education system had been nearly destroyed by the Austrian empire, which suppressed the native language […]
World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Caritas Italy calls for more legal pathways
As the Church celebrates the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Oliviero Forti, of Caritas Italy, highlights the need to open more humanitarian corridors to help migrants start a better life while putting an end to labour exploitation. Read all
World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Tony shares his story of hope
On the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Tony shares his harrowing story of migration from Syria to Austria and finally to Croatia, where he serves migrants who are on their way to Western European countries. Read all
‘You Don’t Play With Life:’ Pope Francis Condemns Euthanasia, Abortion on Papal Plane
Daniel Ibanez/CNA Pope Francis speaks during a press conference aboard the papal plane from Marseille to Rome on Sept. 23, 2023, at the conclusion of a two-day visit to the southern French port city to take part in the Mediterranean Encounter, a meeting of young people and bishops. Pope Francis was asked by a French […]