Michigan pro-abortion groups sue to overturn state’s remaining safeguard measures
For abortion, the waiting period allows the abortion-minded women a chance to fully think about the usually irreversible decision she is about to make, to consider other life-saving options and resources, and to prevent a coerced abortion.Read More
EXCLUSIVE: New Knoxville Planned Parenthood security video casts doubt on FBI case against pro-lifer
First published by LifeSiteNews, new surveillance video footage from the Knoxville Planned Parenthood security cameras casts serious doubt into the FBI’s arson case against pro-lifer Mark Reno. Most shockingly, FBI Special Agent Thomas Calhoon’s affidavit omits key details about the arsonist’s truck, which CCTV security footage now shows could not have been Mark Reno’s car. HELP US FIGHT […]
Haitian bishop in ‘stable’ condition after explosion in Port-au-Prince
Bishop Pierre André Dumas is vice president of the Haitian Bishops’ Conference. / Credit: Wikimedia Commons Rome Newsroom, Feb 20, 2024 / 12:00 pm (CNA). Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of the Diocese of Anse-à-Veau/Miragoâneis and vice president of the Haitian Bishops’ Conference is reportedly in stable condition after being caught in an explosion in the Haitian […]
Catholic prison ministry makes good use of large donation of Bible study materials
null / Credit: OFFSTOCK/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Feb 20, 2024 / 08:00 am (CNA). Jerry Trzeciak leads a lot of Catholic retreats. But the participants aren’t your typical parishioners, and they live in a place where not many people have the coura… […]
Through Lent with the Stations of the Cross
To guide my Lenten reflections this year, I am using the new book The Stations of the Cross in Slow Motion: A Daily Devotion by Suzan Sammons (Sophia Institute Press, 2023). This book guides the user each day through one Station of the Cross, considering several aspects of each for three to four days at […]
Cardinal Zuppi backs global appeal for ceasefire in Gaza
A top Italian prelate and close papal aide has condemned the rise of antisemitism since the outbreak of the current war in Gaza, but has called for a ceasefire, saying Israel’s military offensive does not justify the rising civilian death count. Speaking Feb. 18 on Italian television program In Mezz’ora shown on state broadcaster RAI, Italian Cardinal […]
Alabama Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos are children under state law
The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen human embryos constitute children under state statute, a decision that could have wide-reaching effects on in vitro fertilization and other medical concerns there. The nine-judge court said in the 8-1 ruling that the state’s “Wrongful Death of a Minor Act” is “sweeping and unqualified,” and that its provisions extend […]
Lent in the sign of hope at the Vatican Museums
Once again this year, in the weeks leading up to Easter, the Pope’s Museums offer special visits that aim to help Christians be permeated by the mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Read all
Mozambique: Resurgence of jihadist attacks force missionaries to flee
Fresh attacks by jihadist insurgents in the northern province of Cabo Delgado are forcing priests, nuns and other Church workers to flee to cities already overwhelmed by internally displaced people (IDPs). Read all
About that funeral … What happened at the controversial liturgy last week at St. Patrick’s in NYC?
The Archdiocese of New York made headlines Friday, after a funeral was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, who identified as a transgender woman and an activist.The funeral, first reported on by the New York Times, packed the cathedral with more than 1,000 mourners, many of them LGBT activists or presenting […]