However the challenges are addressed, Knutsen said, the annual collection is “a huge part of it.” “The collection has been around since 1988,” he said.
Category: Religion
Indi Gregory dies: What went wrong, and what happens next?
“The court doesn’t have to wait until it’s shown that the parents are being harmful. They only have to show that there are two sets
Ukrainian Greek Catholics observe 400th anniversary of St. Josaphat Kuncewycz’s martyrdom
“The example of St. Josaphat is particularly relevant in our time, amidst the evils and violence surrounding us, with our people enduring the hardships of
Explainer: Why can’t a Catholic join the Freemasons?
Freemasons do not consider Freemasonry to be a religion; rather, they accept members from various religions, including Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Yet, Freemasons do have
Vatican signs deal with Volkswagen for an all-electric car fleet
By Matthew Santucci Rome Newsroom, Nov 17, 2023 / 14:30 pm The Vatican announced this week that it was partnering with the auto manufacturer Volkswagen
What’s next in the Vatican’s trial of Cardinal Becciu
Where are we now? The historic trial has centered on what happened in and around the Secretariat of State’s 350 million-euro purchase of an investment
‘Anti-Christian hate crimes’ in Europe up 44% in past year, watchdog group says
In its release on Thursday, OIDAC Europe said “arson attacks on churches” increased by 75% between 2021 and 2022. The report also revealed “legal discrimination
Chinese bishop reflects on his experience at the Synod on Synodality
“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
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