Israel continues push into Gaza
Concentrated fighting is ongoing in Gaza, where attacks continue in the southern region of Khan Younis. Read all
Pornhub would rather block entire states than comply with measures to protect children
Pornhub was recently forced to admit that it has profited from sex trafficking. Every data point indicates that our culture is addicted to sexual violence, and Pornhub has been the primary dealer feeding that addiction. Read More
New Catholic trade schools are sprouting up across the country — here are four
null / Finkes / Shutterstock. CNA Staff, Jan 2, 2024 / 08:00 am (CNA). There is growing interest in the trades for many families around the country, according to the leaders of postsecondary Catholic trade institutions, and it comes amid major skilled-labor shortages in the U.S. According to the 2023 Career Advancement in Manufacturing Report […]
‘May those with a stake in conflicts heed their consciences’: year-end papal call for peace (Vatican News)
At the conclusion of his December 31 Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis prayed for the victims of war and called for peace. “Let us continue to pray for the people who are suffering because of war: the beleaguered people of Ukraine, the people of Palestine and Israel, the people of Sudan and many others,” the […]
Year of Prayer begins in preparation for 2025 jubilee (Dicastery for Evangelization)
Pope Francis has asked that the year 2024 be dedicated to prayer, in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year. Since the 15th century, it has been customary for the Church to celebrate a jubilee every 25 years. “In preparation for the Jubilee, dioceses are invited to promote initiatives to remind people of the centrality of […]
‘May God free Nigeria from these atrocities’: Pope laments attack on Christian village (Vanguard (Lagos))
“Unfortunately, the celebration of Christmas in Nigeria was marked by serious violence in the State of Plateau, with many victims,” Pope Francis said on December 31, one week after a massacre in a Christmas village there (map). “I am praying for them and their families,” the Pontiff continued. “May God free Nigeria from these atrocities!” […]
Pope recalls Benedict XVI’s love and wisdom on anniversary of death, as secretary reflects on legacy (AP)
Archbishop Georg Gänswein, Pope Benedict’s secretary, celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on December 31 to mark the first anniversary of the Pontiff’s death. The prelate paid tribute to Pope Benedict as a “great theologian, a very simple person and a man of deep faith” and prayed that he will be recognized as a saint. […]
Pope Francis tells Rome to clean up its act before 2025 Holy Year (Reuters)
Pope Francis concluded 2023 with the celebration of Vespers and the chanting of the Te Deum in St. Peter’s Basilica (video). For the second year in row, the Eucharistic exposition and adoration that customarily have been part of the year-end Vatican liturgy were omitted. The Pope devoted most of his homily to Christian gratitude and […]
Pope Francis mourns lives lost in deadly Japan earthquake
Pope Francis sends telegram of condolences offering his consolation and prayers in the wake of a strong earthquake in central Japan which killed at least 48 people. Read all
Zambia: Solwezi Diocese launches locally translated Luvale Sunday Missal.
The Bishop of Solwezi Diocese in Zambia, Charles J.S. Kasonde, has called on priests, the religious and the Catholic faithful of his Diocese to internalise the Word of God in their daily lives. He spoke at the launch of the newly translated Luvale language Sunday Missal. Read all