“They all showed interest in the development of the Church in China, eager to know more and to pray for us.” Yao is the bishop
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Pope meets with priests, families to confront poverty, social marginalization
By Matthew Santucci Rome Newsroom, Nov 17, 2023 / 11:24 am Pope Francis met with priests of Rome’s 17th prefecture — which sits on the
Pope Francis reportedly denies his trip to Argentina would depend on election results
Infobae pointed out that the comments attributed to the pope would be a response to an article published in the French newspaper La Croix a
Pope Francis tells American priests: ‘Do not leave the Lord of the tabernacle alone’
Quoting González, the pope said: “In every tabernacle, in every consecrated chalice, we see the cross being raised, and he asks us: ‘Can we do
Catholic leaders in Costa Rica oppose bill forcing priests to break seal of confession
The text points out that “reconciliation itself is a benefit that the wisdom of the Church has always safeguarded with all her moral and legal
FACT CHECK: Did Our Lady of Sorrows statue in Mexico really shed tears?
By Diego López Colín ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 16, 2023 / 18:30 pm Claim: Local Mexican media reported that a 9-year-old boy was the first
Elderly pro-life activist with ‘significant medical issues’ convicted on FACE Act charge
In a press release Thursday, the Department of Justice said that evidence during the trial showed that the protesters “used social media, text messages, and
U.S. bishops express strong support for proposal to name Newman a doctor of the Church
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Nov 16, 2023 / 17:30 pm Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, was one of several U.S. bishops who spoke
National Eucharistic Congress releases schedule, offers scholarships and weekend passes
At the press conference following his speech, Cozzens addressed a question about the large number of attendees and the congress’ communication strategy for participants about
Pope Francis: ‘The fullness of love’ is the ‘path of holiness’
“Holiness unites, and through the charity of the saints we can know the mystery of God who ‘united … with every man’ embraces the whole
Oklahoma Supreme Court says superintendent can’t intervene in Catholic charter school suit
In a decision this week, the state Supreme Court denied that request. The court said both the department and Walters could “submit a brief as ‘amici curiae’” in the
Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘immediate cessation of violence’ in Gaza to allow aid
But CRS is “supporting four churches in Gaza … which are serving as temporary shelter locations for thousands of people,” O’Keefe said. “And they are
EWTN anchor’s Christmas album climbs the charts
Arroyo said he was “humbled and aghast” when he saw his Christmas album climbing to the top of the charts. “When you see an album
U.S. bishops approve voting guide that calls abortion ‘pre-eminent priority’
At last year’s fall assembly, however, the bishops voted not to postpone a full revision until after the 2024 election, opting instead to limit revisions in 2023
Is a cloistered nun still ‘useful’ today? The life of Sister Belén de la Cruz
As a Carmelite Belén embraced daily work, such as assembling metal tables and working the loom. “A session at the loom is like playing two