Experts warn of ‘inhumane’ treatment of embryos, ‘evil’ circumstances surrounding IVF
Heritage Foundation researcher Emma Waters speaks to Prudence Robertson on “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly,” Feb. 29, 2024. / Credit: “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly” CNA Staff, Mar 2, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA). A Catholic moral theologian this week warned that in vit… […]
Catholic priest finds kidney donor through parishioner
null / Credit: Chaikom/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Mar 2, 2024 / 08:00 am (CNA). Father Tim O’Sullivan is a parochial vicar at St. Ephrem Catholic Church in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. He first arrived to the parish in 2001 and says he considers it hom… […]
Feminist theologians express frustration, hopes for October’s synodal assembly
Doubling down on the call from Pope Francis at the opening of the Synod of Bishops last Fall to resist “doctrinal rigidity,” four feminist theologians were invited to the Markey Center at Santa Clara University […]
Liturgy of the Home Family in Need
Ever since Kennedy Hall introduced me to the Liturgy of the Home calendars, my children have benefited from daily catechesis provided by the Harrison family. I have promoted this great work for families here on OnePeterFive more than once. Here’s the current calendar for Lent: Now the Harrison family have experienced a heavy cross as […]
University of Florida terminates all DEI employees to comply with law signed by DeSantis
The University of Florida is one of the first higher education institutions to eliminate and defund all of its DEI positions in response to a state law approved last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis.Read More
Pope Francis opens Vatican’s Judicial Year, has aide read speech due to ‘bronchitis’
Pope Francis engages with a youngster at the inauguration of the 95th Judicial Year of the Vatican City State on Saturday, March 2, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Mar 2, 2024 / 10:42 am (CNA). Pope Francis presided over the inauguration of the 95th Judicial Year of the Vatican City State on Saturday […]
Tithing is a way to demonstrate our radical dependence on God as Father…
When Nancy and I and our newborn son became parishioners here at St. Matt’s nearly 30 years ago, we automatically signed up for collection envelopes. Automatically. As in: No question. For us, to be parishioners – actually, to be Catholic – necessarily included financially supporting the church, our spiritual home. That’s not some quirk of […]
If You Gild It, They Will Come — Spotlight on St. Peter’s in Volo, Illinois…
The Canons Regular of St. John Cantius are typically only associated with St. John Cantius Parish in Chicago. After all, it is where the community, now numbering almost 30 members, was founded and calls home. Both the canons and the parish have gained international notoriety for a number of reasons…
10 strange news items that make you think strange things…..
Sometimes the news can appear to be just plain strange. Sometimes the point becomes clear on further reflection. Sometimes it doesn’t. And sometimes it is clear that the figures in the story are missing the point altogether. Just for fun, I’ve decided to compile ten examples of the strangeness of some very recent Catholic news
Interesting theory, but rights do come from God…
The term “Christian nationalism” has sparked considerable debate online recently, especially in relation to its influence within political spheres and its distinction from mainstream Christian beliefs. During a recent appearance on MSNBC, Politico national investigative correspondent Heidi Przybyla attempted to differentiate Christian (or other theistic philosophical) views…