Corpus Christi procession is not sign of pride but invitation, Pope preaches (CNS)
On June 2—the day on which the feast of Corpus Christi was observed in many nations, including Italy—Pope Francis presided at Mass at the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, prior to a Eucharistic procession to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where the Pope presided at Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. God is “not distant […]
Pope: ‘Money must serve, not rule’
Pope Francis praises the ongoing dialogue between the Pontifical “Centesimus Annus” Foundation and representatives of the Italian financial sector, stressing that “the fate of the poorest is at stake.” Read all
How Israel’s doctrine of ‘preemption’ is fueling endless conflict in the Middle East
The concept of ‘preemptive’ force, the attempted legal justification of which can be found in the UN Charter, reflects a broader pattern where aggressive actions are framed as self-defense.Read More
On tap at 2024 Society of Catholic Scientists convention: AI, evolution, and the nature of faith
Attendees at the 2019 Society of Catholic Scientists convention listen to a talk in South Bend, Indiana. / Courtesy of Stephen Barr St. Louis, Mo., Jun 3, 2024 / 06:20 am (CNA). What does the development of artificial intelligence say about the human soul? Do humans actually have free will? What leads scientific-minded people to […]
On Tap at 2024 Society of Catholic Scientists Convention: AI, Evolution, and the Nature of Faith
Attendees at the 2019 Society of Catholic Scientists convention listen to a talk in South Bend, Indiana. Five of the 13 scheduled talks at the upcoming SCS conference deal in some way with the topic of artificial intelligence.
When Words Fail, Faith Speaks: Dementia and the Eucharist’s Embrace
Kate Fassbender Kate Fassbender poses with her grandmother, Marie Fassbender, during a family baby shower a year and a half after her diagnosis with vascular dementia. ‘It was a spiritual memory that cannot be described in any other form of memory. She never forgot her prayers, her faith nor the people that formed her…’
Read: Pope Francis’ preface to Father James Martin’s book on Lazarus
Father James Martin deserves our gratitude for this new text devoted to what he calls “Jesus’s greatest miracle”: the resurrection of Lazarus, Pope Francis writes in a new preface to the Italian-language translation of ‘Come Forth.’
South Africa Elections: A historic setback for the ANC
The party of Nelson Mandela received 40% of the vote, losing its absolute majority. Poor performance and competition from breakaway parties forced the African National Congress into coalition-building to govern.
NGOs demand accountability from Europe on migration management in Tunisia
Humanitarian organizations are calling on the European Union to clarify their roles in Tunisia, where the treatment of migrants and their defenders raises serious concerns.
Sudanese coalition gathers in Addis Ababa to plan for post-war future
Hundreds of civilians gathered to adopt a political vision aimed at ending the war and reviving the democratic transition. However, this movement faces resistance from fighters who remain deaf to calls for peace.