Texas Supreme Court pauses ruling that would have allowed woman to get abortion
The Texas Supreme Court (building pictured) paused a lower court ruling that could have allowed a woman to receive an abortion following a request from Attorney General Ken Paxton. / Credit: Public Domain Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 11, 2023 / 14:05 pm (CNA). The Texas Supreme Court paused a lower court ruling that could have […]
Diocese of Sacramento to file for bankruptcy amid over 250 clergy abuse lawsuits
Bishop Jaime Soto. / Diocese of Sacramento. Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 11, 2023 / 14:35 pm (CNA). The bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento, California, announced on Saturday that “after careful consideration and consultation” the diocese will be filing for bankruptcy amid a slate of over 250 clergy abuse lawsuits. Sacramento Bishop Jaime Soto said […]
Nebraska Priest Dies After Stabbing in Parish Rectory, Suspect Arrested
Father Stephen Gutgsell. The sheriff’s office named the suspect as 43-year-old Sioux City, Iowa, resident Kierre Williams.
Texas Supreme Court Pauses Ruling That Would Have Allowed Woman to Get Abortion
The Texas Supreme Court (building pictured) paused a lower court ruling that could have allowed a woman to receive an abortion following a request from Attorney General Ken Paxton. The pregnant woman, Kate Cox, is being represented by attorneys associated with the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Diocese of Sacramento to File for Bankruptcy Amid 250 Clergy Abuse Lawsuits
Bishop Jaime Soto. In his Saturday statement, Bishop Soto asked for the faithful to join him in prayer during the bankruptcy process.
Vatican panel celebrates declaration of human rights anniversary at UN’s agency in Geneva
As the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is celebrating its 75th birthday, the Vatican’s Permanent Representative in Geneva, Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, organized a symposium that aimed to focus on both human rights and care for creation.
Biden is hosting a Hanukkah ceremony at the White House as fears mount about rising antisemitism
President Joe Biden is hosting a White House reception the evening of Dec. 11 to mark Hanukkah, celebrating the festival of lights as he has continued to denounce rising antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad amid the Israel-Hamas war.
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is a Catholic hymn for Advent and Christmas. The text, which is based on the biblical prophecy from Isaiah 7:14 that foretells the coming of the Messiah, is a translation of the Latin hymn “Veni, Veni, Emmanuel.” It is a synthesis of the great “O Antiphons” that are used in liturgical […]
Priest Fatally Stabbed in Nebraska Church Rectory
FORT CALHOUN, Neb. (ChurchMilitant.com) – A Catholic priest was fatally stabbed early Sunday in a church rectory in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. Kierre L. Williams Washington County Sheriff’s Office The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported an arrest in the case. Deputies responded to a 911 call around 5:05 a.m. about an attempted break-in at St. John the […]
Incredible: The Beautiful Musical Melody Hidden Within Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Image
Did you know you can find music in Our Lady of Guadalupe’s mantle? How is that? Mathematical accountant Fernando Ojeda made the incredible discovery. “The Instituto Superior de Estudios Guadalupanos gives me the mission of studying the image by applying the only science that had not been done before in image studies, Mathematics,” Mexico resident and mathematical accountant Fernando […]