Pope Francis says ‘trans’ people can be godparents, homosexual ‘parents’ can have children baptized
Pope Francis’ latest document comes despite the fact that the Catholic Church teaches that deliberate bodily mutilation and homosexual acts are gravely sinful, and that those requesting baptism for children must intend to raise the children in the Catholic faith.Read More
BREAKING: Pope Francis says ‘trans’ people can be godparents, homosexual ‘parents’ can have children baptized
Pope Francis has approved a text drawn up by Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández attesting that “transgender” individuals can godparents for the sacrament of Baptism, as well as allowing homosexual “parents” to have their children baptized. In an Italian document issued November 8, the Dicastery (formerly Congregation) for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a series […]
Conservative motion to expand carbon tax exemption voted down by Liberals, Bloc Québécois
The proposed motion would have extended the carbon tax exemption in Canada to all forms of home heating, not just those used in Liberal provinces.Read More
Democrats narrowly win both chambers of Virginia legislature, keep control of high-profile school boards
Virginia’s election results were disappointing for conservatives, but still outperformed expectations in the blue state.Read More
90 Texas lawmakers fight to protect state’s pro-life laws against challenge from New York abortion group
The 10 senators and 80 representatives said they ‘have a vital interest in the outcome of this litigation, which directly challenges their constitutional authority to establish public policy’ and ‘protect the lives of unborn children.’ Read More
Pro-life advocates express fears of fallout from Ohio abortion amendment adoption
null / Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 8, 2023 / 14:21 pm (CNA). Pro-life organizations are expressing concern for families, women, and children after Ohio voters approved a referendum to enshrine a right to abortion in the state constitution. “Our hearts are broken tonight not because we lost an election, but because Ohio families, women, […]
Mark Houck and wife sue FBI and DOJ for malicious prosecution: Era of targeting pro-lifers ‘is over’
The Houck family / Credit: Thomas More Society CNA Staff, Nov 8, 2023 / 14:27 pm (CNA). Months after being unanimously acquitted of all charges against him, Catholic father and pro-life activist Mark Houck and his wife Ryan-Marie Houck filed lawsuits on Monday against the FBI and DOJ for malicious and retaliatory prosecution, abuse of […]
Clericalism? No! Priestliness? Yes!
‘The ordained minister is the sacramental bond that ties the liturgical action to what the apostles said and did and, through them, to the words and actions of Christ, the source and foundation of the sacraments’ (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1120). COMMENTARY: The call from Jesus to loving, humble, selfless, joyful service is spoken […]
Vatican Doctrine Office: Transgender-Identifying People Can Be Baptized, Witness Marriages
Bwag A baptismal font in St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, Austria. The dicastery’s response is dated Oct. 31 and signed by DDF Prefect Cardinal Victor Fernández and Pope Francis.
What is wisdom—and where does it come from?
A Homily for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Wisdom is not knowing facts. It is a way of being in the world that comes through setbacks, dialogue and silence.