Melinda Gates, a Catholic, to give millions to fund abortion throughout the world
Melinda French Gates shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron after a meeting at the Elysee Palace on June 23, 2023. / Credit: LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images CNA Staff, Jun 4, 2024 / 15:22 pm (CNA). Melinda Gates’ high-dollar fund… […]
World’s biggest monstrance created in reparation for Spanish war leads yearly procession
There are 159 sculptures adorning the monstrance used in the annual Corpus Christi procession in Valencia, Spain, including biblical scenes from the Old Testament up to the Good Shepherd and the risen Christ. The apostles and doctors of the Chur… […]
Tuesday within the Octave of Corpus Christi
Editor’s note: to promote the observance of the traditional Corpus Christi Octave as a part of our Crusade of Eucharistic Reparation, we will publish each day the Patristic readings from the Octave, as contained in pre-55 breviaries. The following readings and responsories come from the Roman office as promulgated after Trent in 1570. V. Grant, […]
Concerning “Faggotry” – an Italian View
As you all know, a few days ago there was media chaos over some of the Pope’s words. In a closed-door meeting with some Italian bishops, the Pope reportedly said that there is too much “frociaggine/faggotness” in the seminaries. So, personally this term doesn’t particularly shock me. I am a Roman from Trastevere, we are […]
Polish Mayor Bans Religious Symbols
Above: Garden facade of the Wilanów Palace, Warsaw, Poland. In a throwback to its Communist past, Warsaw recently became the first city in Poland to officially ban the display of religious symbols in government buildings and offices. An internal regulation signed by Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski on May 15 and applicable to all government employees, prohibits […]
In a surprise to environmentalists and church leaders, Brazil’s Lula revives plans for offshore oil drilling in Amazon basin
The most controversial blocks for exploration are located offshore at the mouth of the Amazon River basin. Petrobras, a government-controlled oil company, is pushing to begin preliminary drilling in search of new oil reserves.
Catholic bishops congratulate Mexico’s first female and Jewish president
“We will also respect political, social, cultural and religious diversity. Gender and sexual diversity. We will always continue to fight against any form of discrimination,” President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum said.
When the suburban American dream conflicts with Catholic social teaching
As Catholics, we must seriously consider where and how we live, and try to build sustainable communities with accountability to each other.
How ‘America’ did (and didn’t) cover D-Day 80 years ago
As we prepare to celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day later this week, a look back at how ‘America’ covered the invasion then and in the years following.
Donald Trump is a modern-day Gatsby. That’s why he may still win in November.
Donald J. Trump became the first president in history to be convicted of a felony last week. And he may become the first convicted felon to become president of the United States in November.