Panamanian Cardinal Resigns After Disappearance Incident

DAVID, Panamá (ChurchMilitant.com) – Cardinal José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán, a prominent figure in the Panamanian Catholic Church, was found safe on Feb. 1 after being reported missing two days earlier.  Cdl. José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán The incident, which sparked widespread concern and a police investigation, concluded with the cardinal’s safe return and a public apology […]

Italian Prelates Participate in Freemasonry Seminar

MILAN (ChurchMilitant.com) – Leading Italian prelates, including a cardinal, are participating in a “dialogue” seminar with Italy’s leading freemasons to seek reconciliation between Catholic and Masonic values.  Ambrosianum Cultural Foundation The Grand Orient of Italy, the country’s premier Masonic lodge, announced on its website that the archbishop of Milan, Mario Enrico Delpini, would join Grand Master […]

Spanish Bishop Blasts Evils of Porn

MADRID, Spain (ChurchMilitant.com) – A Spanish bishop is sounding off against pornography, saying government efforts to curb its use will fail unless people learn the kind of Christ-like love that undergirds marriage and family. Pedro Sánchez and Giorgia Meloni Bishop José Ignacio Munilla, the bishop of Orihuela-Alicante, Spain, wrote in a message shared on Ash […]

Cardinal Resigns After Disappearance ‘Prank’ — Feb. 16, 2024

Cardinal Resigns After Disappearance ‘Prank’ Pope Francis accepts resignation of Panamanian prelate. FULL STORY Spain’s Lenten Prayer Campaign Religious orders to host evening of prayer on March 7. FULL STORY Lawmaker Aims to Attract Abortionists Proposes $500 tax credit for abortionists moving to Illinois. FULL STORY Harris to Meet with Michigan Pro-Aborts Scheduled days ahead of the state’s […]

Call to Action for Pro-Lifers in Chicago

CHICAGO (ChurchMilitant.com) – A prominent pro-life group in the Windy City is sending out an all-points bulletin to Chicagoans to participate in its spring campaign.  Joe Lazar The Chicago chapter of 40 Days for Life invites pro-lifers throughout the region to join in peaceful all-day prayer vigils in front of local abortion facilities. This campaign […]

Proposed Hong Kong Law Sparks Fears of Religious Persecution

HONG KONG (ChurchMilitant.com) – A religious freedom advocate from Hong Kong is sounding the alarm over proposed legislation that could further restrict religious liberty and lead to the persecution of the Catholic Church and other Christian groups. Frances Hui Frances Hui, a Hong Kong native who fled to the United States and now serves as […]

Another Republican Announces Retirement

On Wednesday, the second full committee chairman in less than a week announced that he will not seek reelection later this year. U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn. Tennessee’s U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Clarksville, joins Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., as the committee chairs most recently announcing their retirements. Reps. Kay Granger, R-Texas, and Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., chairs of the […]

Pope Picks Big Pharma Vax Scientist for Pro-Life Body

VATICAN CITY (ChurchMilitant.com) – Pope Francis has picked a non-Catholic scientist who helped create the abortion-tainted COVID-19 vaccine to serve as an ordinary member of the Pontifical Academy for Life.  Mariana Mazzucato The Holy See Press Office announced Saturday that the Holy Father had appointed Hungarian-born Katalin Karikó, lecturer at the University of Szeged, whose estimated […]

Situation in Hong Kong Could Worsen — Feb. 15, 2024

Situation in Hong Kong Could Worsen Proposed measure would further harm religious freedom. FULL STORY Kansas Mulls Honoring Catholic Chaplain Bill calls for statue of Fr. Emil Kapaun at state capitol. FULL STORY Child Support for Pregnant Moms Kansas eyes redefining ‘child’ as beginning at conception. FULL STORY Move to Protect Pro-Life Centers Bill recently introduced by Sen. […]

Democrat Wins Special Election in New York’s 3rd District

NEW YORK (ChurchMilitant.com) – In an election that finished more robustly than predicted, former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., will now return to Congress after leaving his House seat in 2022 to run unsuccessfully for governor. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y. Suozzi won a convincing 54-46% victory over Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip, R-N.Y., even though five […]