Colombians march simultaneously in multiple cities to demand end to abortion

Pro-lifers march in Colombia on May 4, 2024, in the country’s capital, Bogotá, and other cities and towns throughout the country. / Credit: Eduardo Berdejo/ACI Prensa ACI Prensa Staff, May 6, 2024 / 15:45 pm (CNA). Under the theme “Colombia, With Life There Is Hope,” tens of thousands of Colombians took to the streets May […]

Could Edith Stein be declared the next doctor of the Church?

Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), pictured in 1938-1939. / Credit: Public Domain Rome Newsroom, May 6, 2024 / 11:12 am (CNA). Edith Stein could be declared a doctor of the Church with the title “doctor veritatis,” or “doctor of truth… […]

Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Burlington, Vermont

The Vatican announced on May 6, 2024, that Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor John McDermott as the bishop of the Diocese of Burlington, Vermont. / Credit: Diocese of Burlington, Vermont CNA Staff, May 6, 2024 / 11:52 am (CNA). Pope Francis h… […]

Swiss government invites Pope to Ukraine peace conference (Kyiv Independent)

The government of Switzerland has invited Pope Francis to participate in an international summit designed to bring peace to Ukraine. Swiss President Viola Amherd confirmed that the Pontiff has been asked to join in the meeting, which will be held in Switzerland on June 15-16. Although no formal response has been given, she said, the […]

Weapons confiscated during Sunday papal audience (Crux)

A man who was identified as a priest from the Czech Republic was detained by police during the papal audience on May 5, after he was discovered to be carrying an air gun, two knives, and a box cutter. In April, a convict who was on the “most wanted” list in the state of New […]

Swiss Guard recruits receive Pope’s thanks, encouragement (Vatican News)

On May 6, Pope Francis held a private audience with the 34 new recruits who will be sworn into the Swiss Guard on Tuesday, along with their families. The Pope encouraged the recruits to maintain good relationships with their colleagues and with others during their terms at the Vatican. “Good relationships are the main path […]

Pope sends Easter greetings to Eastern churches (Vatican News)

During his Sunday audience on May 6, Pope Francis sent his greetings to the Eastern Christians who were celebrating Easter that day. The Orthodox churches—and some of the Eastern Catholic churches in communion with Rome—celebrate Easter according to the Julian calendar. Christian leaders of both East and West have explored the possibility of arriving at […]