BREAKING: Vatican closing down Loyola Community co-founded by Rupnik
Father Marko Rupnik. / Credit: Screen shot/ACI Prensa CNA Staff, Dec 15, 2023 / 09:38 am (CNA). The Vatican has decided to shut down the religious community of sisters co-founded by accused abuser Father Marko Rupnik, the Slovenian Archdiocese … […]
Sen. Marco Rubio asks Pope Francis to call for release of bishop imprisoned in Nicaragua
Pope Francis and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida. / Credit: Vatican Media; Joseph Sohm/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 15, 2023 / 12:33 pm (CNA). Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, is urging Pope Francis to call for Nicaraguan authorities to … […]
Keeping our hearts ablaze during Advent
A Reflection for Saturday of the Second Week of Advent, by Christine Lenahan
Poland’s Debate on Religious Education Reform
WARSAW, Poland (ChurchMilitant.com) – In a significant shift from the previous administration’s policies, Poland’s new coalition government proposes to reduce state-funded catechesis in public schools, stirring debate between the State and the Catholic Church. Barbara Nowacka Barbara Nowacka, the incoming education minister, announced the proposal shortly after the new government’s inauguration. Nowacka aims to halve the […]
France’s Macron Under Fire
PARIS (ChurchMilitant.com) – The announcement by France’s president that historic stained-glass windows in Notre-Dame Cathedral are to be replaced is sparking outrage. A 2019 fire spared the windows of the Paris cathedral More than 82,000 people have signed a petition, launched on Sunday by the La Tribune de l’Art, to push back against Emmanuel Macron’s effort to replace historic stained-glass windows in […]
Gaudete Sunday Shows the Joy of Christmas Is Near
This Sunday is the third Sunday in Advent — also called Gaudete Sunday. In this episode of The Download, hosts Bradley Eli, Rodney Pelletier and Kyle Kopy discuss how Catholics can make these last few days of Advent a spiritually fruitful time of preparation for Christmas.
How I’m defending my family against the war on food
One of the reasons for the loss of the Catholic faith is that the mother’s ability to live and pass on the faith in her home is under siege.Read More
When Do Fleeting Sexual Thoughts Become Sinful?
When do sexual thoughts and inclinations become sinful? Unlike most actions, sinful thoughts and temptations are a cause of concern for many faithful Catholics, as these can be born from something initially involuntary. Assess the fine line between fleeting thoughts and moral boundaries — and the duty of all Catholics to control every thought for […]
Calgary pastor fights trespassing charges for silently praying in municipal building
‘Is the City of Calgary seriously saying you need a permit to pray in a municipal building?’ lawyer Alan Honner questioned.Read More
Vivek Ramaswamy fails to condemn abortion pill but says Supreme Court should rule against FDA
The 2024 presidential candidate was asked during a CNN townhall about mifepristone and he said the abortion drug should be taken off the market until it is FDA approved but did not say it should be banned.Read More