Experts: Trump’s felony conviction is historic, with potential ramifications for US
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts by a Manhattan jury for falsifying business records related to hush money payments during the 2016 campaign, marking the first criminal conviction of a former president and sparking varied reactions from political and legal experts.
Vietnam, Yosemite, Death Valley: Artist Binh Danh creates unique art forms
“The landscape is what defines me. When I am somewhere new or familiar, I am constantly in dialogue with the past, present, and my future self. When I am thinking about landscape, I am thinking about those who had stood on this land before me. Whoever they are, hopefully, history recorded their markings on the […]
Vatican hosts screening of documentary “20 Days in Mariupol”
Members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See attended an exclusive screening of the Oscar-winning film by Mstyslav Chernov, “20 Days in Mariupol” on 29 May 2024. The event was organized by the UK and Ukrainian Embassies to the Holy See. Read all
Empowering women religious as voices of change
“In our fast-paced world, we must celebrate the incredible work of dedicated women religious, and empower them to continue racing forward.” Sister Jane Wakahiu is a true woman of hope, not just for Catholic sisters, but for all who strive to make a difference in the world. Read all
How Benjamin Netanyahu has cast a long shadow over US policy in the Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has played a significant role in pushing the U.S. toward conflicts in the Middle East, including the Iraq War and the campaign against Libya.Read More
European bishops criticize Turkish government for turning historic Orthodox church into mosque
The historic, 4th-century Chora Church was designated a mosque by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and opened for Islamic worship in early May, drawing the criticism of the European Catholic bishops. Read More
New York AG Letitia James loses first round in legal battle against pro-life pregnancy centers
Thomas More Society’s Peter Breen slammed Letitia James for trying to ‘illegally frighten and harass New York’s pregnancy help organizations into silence’ as part of an ‘unconstitutional witch-hunt.’Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Archbishop Viganò won’t ‘elaborate further’ for now on Pope Francis abuse accusations
When asked to elaborate on his Wednesday comments in which he accused Pope Francis of having committed the ‘same abuses’ as ex-Cardinal McCarrick, Viganò told LifeSiteNews that ‘for the moment I don’t intend to elaborate further.’Read More
What should Catholics make of Pope Francis’ remarks on homosexuals in seminaries?
Father Charles Murr and Frank Wright once again join John-Henry Westen on this week’s episode of Faith & Reason, discussing Pope Francis’ remarks on homosexuals in seminaries, Candace Owens’ firing from Daily Wire, and more.Read More
Catholic doctors, ethicists criticize Pontifical Academy for Life
Statue of St. Peter in front of St. Peter’s Basilica. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Newsroom, May 31, 2024 / 09:47 am (CNA). Representatives of the Australian Catholic Medical Association, with the support of several Catholic moral theologians and bioethicists, have criticized a book published by the Pontifical Academy for Life for its lack of […]