International Jérôme Lejeune bioethics conference highlights crucial life and health issues
The International Chair of Bioethics Jérôme Lejeune held its second annual international conference in Rome on May 17-18, 2024, to reflect on the bioethical challenges surrounding the health and care of people at different stages of life. / Cred… […]
Here’s what Pope Francis said in his ‘60 Minutes’ interview
In an interview with “60 Minutes” anchor Norah O’Donnell, Pope Francis discusses a wide range of issues. / Credit: CBS News/Adam Verdugo CNA Staff, May 20, 2024 / 13:26 pm (CNA). In his first in-depth interview with a U.S. broadcast network, Pope Francis addressed a wide range of topics, including the war in Ukraine, antisemitism, […]
Pope Francis to travel to Luxembourg and Belgium in September
Queen Mathilde of Belgium meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace with her husband, King Philippe of the Belgians, on Sept. 14, 2023. / Credit: Vatican Media Rome Newsroom, May 20, 2024 / 14:06 pm (CNA). The Vatican announced … […]
Of Shopping Carts and Service: A Pinning Reflection…
Welcome honored guests, friends and family (moms and dads particularly), and, of course, you – Saint Mary’s College class of 2024 nursing graduates. Congratulations! You made it! Before I get rolling, a quick shout out to Torie Hardt’s mom. Thanks for teaching your kids to put away stray shopping carts in the grocery store parking […]
Should bishops “quiz” confirmands?
I went to Fishwrap (aka National Sodomitic Reporter) to see if there were any spittle-flecked nutties about Harrison Butker. They didn’t disappoint, which is itself a disappointment. I found an opinion piece stating that bishops should not quiz confirmands about … Read More →
Archbp. Cordilone to Rep. Nancy Pelosi – formal declaration
The Archbishop of San Francisco issued the text of a Notification he sent to Rep. Nancy Pelosi. Because of the entirely obvious to even a child, she is not to present herself for Communion. He wrote: As you have not publically … Read More →
Peoria Diocese to reduce the number of parishes in the diocese by half
Bishop Louis Tylka. / Credit: Screenshot from BshpLou Tylka YouTube channel CNA Staff, May 20, 2024 / 16:34 pm (CNA). The Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, will have half as many parishes by 2026 as it does now, as part of a pastoral planning effort focused on helping the diocese “be more intentional in cultivating disciples.” Bishop Louis Tylka announced on […]
PHOTOS: Jesus Crosses the Golden Gate Bridge at Start of National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and the faithful from the Archdiocese of San Francisco process across the Golden Gate Bridge in the historic first Eucharistic pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress. Pictorial highlights of the launch of the St. Junípero Serra Route.
Peoria Diocese to Reduce the Number of Parishes in the Diocese by Half
Credit: Screenshot from BshpLou Tylka YouTube channel Bishop Louis Tylka. The Peoria Diocese covers 26 counties in Illinois. Out of a total population of 1.4 million, nearly 11% of that population is Catholic, the diocese says.
Pope Francis: Universities must form ‘fine minds’ and ‘generous hearts.’
During an audience with a delegation from Loyola University Chicago at the Vatican on May 20, Pope Francis said, “Education happens on three levels: the head, the heart and the hands.”