A Mother’s Womb Is a Portal to Eternity
‘The Mother of God … is our mother in our need,’ writes Susanna Spencer. COMMENTARY: The immortal soul of the new human person brought into existence comes from God.
Part II: Heralds of a Catholic Russia
Above: Portrait of Vladimir Solovyov by Ivan Kramskoy, 1885 Read: What is the Russian Catholic Church? Part I: Introduction Vladimir Solovyov (1853–1900), Russian religious thinker It was in 1888 in Paris that Solovyov published the article “The Russian Idea.” In it, the philosopher asserted that Russian Orthodoxy, in order to overcome its own spiritual crisis, […]
Palestinians flee Gaza as UN appeals for humanitarian ceasefire
The UN chief António Guterres says Israel’s call for a mass evacuation of Gaza is extremely hazardous and urges humanitarian access. Read all
3 Vital Virtues Inspired by St. Albert the Great to Enhance Your Spiritual Journey
How does a life of virtue lead to happiness? On a recent episode of “The Catholic Gentleman” with hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman, Benedictine monk Father Robert Nixon shares rediscovered lost teachings from Saint Albert the Great about virtues necessary to live a good life. 1. Love: The Pinnacle of Virtues “The love of […]
The Synod, Church reform groups, and the next pope
As the actions of Pope Francis become more unpredictable in the twilight of his pontificate, there are serious questions over who might succeed him
Cardinal Nichols appeals for prayers for peace for the Holy Land
The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, has issued an appeal calling for continued prayers for peace in the Holy Land as the death toll continues to rise from the conflict between Israel and Gaza. Read all
A couple of weird stories related to the Synod (“Walking Together about Walking Togetherity”)
Today I saw one of the weirdest things I’ve seen in a long while. Get this. It is not intended to be satire. From CNA about “Walking Together about Walking Togetherity” (aka “W-T-F” – explained HERE) Synod on Synodality: Italian nun … Read More →
ROME 23/10 – Day 14: rolls, strolls and slices
Rome saw the run rise at 07:19 and will see it set at 18:33. The Ave Maria bell would be in its 18:45 cycle. Welcome registrant: adamgvm The Great Roman™ and I had breakfast this morning. They were out of … Read More →
New bill introduces world’s most extreme abortion buffer zone law to Scotland
The flag of Scotland. / Credit: Lynx Aqua/Shutterstock London, England, Oct 14, 2023 / 07:00 am (CNA). The Catholic Church in Scotland has warned that a draft law concerning buffer zones around abortion clinics would “crush” freedom of expression and religion. The new bill, sponsored by Gillian Mackay, member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), would […]
Catholic Pilgrimage Group Walks and Prays the Katy Trail
Jonah McKeown/CNA Catholic pilgrims on the Katy Trail Pilgrimage walk the route on Oct. 9, 2023. The section of trail walked by the pilgrims crosses open country near the north bank of the Missouri River.