Pope Francis, fighting bronchitis, appeals for ‘a new ceasefire’ in the Israel-Hamas war
Speaking by live television from Santa Marta, the 86-year-old pope, who clearly has not yet fully recovered from a week-long bout of acute bronchitis, issued his heartfelt appeal for “a new ceasefire agreement.”
Explosion at university in southern Philippines kills four people during morning Mass; Pope Francis expresses closeness to suffering families
(OSV News) — A deadly bomb that exploded during a Mass Dec. 3 killed at least four people and injured dozens at a university in a predominantly Muslim city in southern Philippines. Media reports that the explosion caused panic among dozens of students and teachers in a gymnasium, where Mass was taking place, at Mindanao […]
Pope Francis on first Sunday of Advent: ‘I'm improving, but my voice still doesn't work.’
The pope was assisted in reading his prepared remarks for the Sunday Angelus by his aide, Monsignor Paolo Braida. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 3, 2023 / 08:32 am (CNA). Pope Francis, for the second consecutive Sunday, was assisted by an aide in praying the Angelus, as he continues to recover from an acute […]
Cutting Out Coal
Cutting Out Coal By Isabella Simon December 2, 2023 Every year, environmental extremes reach new levels. If there was a record for the greatest number of climate records broken in one year—the highest land and sea temperatures, lowest Arctic ice levels, most wildfire damage, greatest sea-level rise—2023 would win it easily. And not just because […]
Is The Catholic Faith Biblical? How Mariology, The Priesthood, & Purgatory Are All Rooted In Scripture
Does everything the Church does come directly from the Bible? You might be surprised! On a recent episode of “The Catholic Talk Show,” guest Brandon Vogt joins Ryan Scheel, Ryan Dellacrosse, and Father Rich Pagano. They explore the Biblical basis for Catholic traditions and dive deeper into the Church’s Biblical roots. Vogt tackles the misconception […]
Philippine president blames foreign militants for a bombing that killed 4 Christian worshippers
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine president blamed “foreign terrorists” for a bomb blast that killed four people Sunday, wounded dozens of other Catholic worshippers in the south and sparked a security alarm, including in the capital, Manila, where state forces were put on alert. The suspected bomb, which the police said was made from a […]
Pope prays for victims of attack during Mass in Philippines
After a bombing attack on a Catholic Mass in the southern Philippines kills four and wounds over forty, Pope Francis says he is “close to the families, to the people” of the region. Read all
For second week in a row, ailing Pope speaks from private residence
ROME – Pope Francis on Sunday recited his noontime Angelus address from his private residence rather than Saint Peter’s Square in order to avoid changing temperatures, as he continues treatment for what the Vatican has described as lung inflammation caused by bronchitis. Speaking via a video connection from the Vatican’s Saint Martha guesthouse where he […]
What is Advent anyway?
Advent candles. / Romolo Tavini/Shutterstock CNA Newsroom, Dec 3, 2023 / 06:00 am (CNA). Advent begins this year on Sunday, Dec. 3. Most Catholics, even those who don’t often go to Mass, know that Advent involves a wreath with candles, possibly a “calendar” of hidden chocolates, and untangling strings of Christmas lights. But Advent is […]
Pope at Angelus: Look out for others this Advent
Pope Francis emphasises the importance of vigilance at his Sunday Angelus, highlighting this does not mean living in fear fear, but rather waiting in loving anticipation of Jesus’ arrival. Read all