National Catholic Register, Matthew McDonald: A court decision in Massachusetts this week keeps assisted suicide in the hands of state legislators and voters — and sets up a likely political fight in the coming new year. The state’s highest court … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Katie Yoder: When she traveled to the small French town of Lourdes 14 years ago, Sister Bernadette Moriau didn’t know that she would be miraculously cured. “I always believed in miracles, but not for me,” the 83-year-old … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, CNA Staff: The police department in Montreal prohibited its officers from wearing religious symbols at work, especially images of St. Michael the Archangel, state media CBC/Radio-Canada has reported. The mandate from the City of Montreal Police Service … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Hannah Brockhaus: Catholics from Italy participated in a re-enactment of the Christmas story in Rome on Saturday. The processional living nativity began outside Rome’s cathedral, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, and proceeded down Via Merulana, a … Continue reading
Catholic Culture, Phil Lawler: Yes, there are other priests—many others, really—whose conduct has been far more egregious, whose public statements have been far more injurious to the faith. Yes, it is painful to see a leading figure in the American … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, CNA Staff: In the days before Christmas, the traditional “posadas” are usually celebrated in Mexico, recalling the difficulties of St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary in finding a place for Jesus to be born. How did this custom … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Joe Bukuras: When Joe Ditomasso, 76, and Kevin Hyde, 65, boarded their 30-foot sailboat in Cape May, New Jersey, and headed for the Florida Keys, the two friends were looking forward to an adventure. As things would … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Courtney Mares: The blood of St. Januarius liquefied in Naples on Friday for the third time this year. The newspaper Corriere della Sera reported on Dec. 16 that the “miracle of the liquefaction” occurred at 10:56 a.m. … Continue reading
Catholic Culture, Phil Lawler: If you haven’t already seen the NOVA presentation, “Rebuilding Notre Dame,” let me strongly recommend it. In a bit under an hour, the show offers a fascinating glimpse at the challenges involved in rebuilding a magnificent cathedral. … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, CNA Staff: A historic number of 12.5 million pilgrims visited Our Lady of Guadalupe at her shrine in Mexico City in recent days, authorities have confirmed. In a Dec. 13 statement, the Mexico City Government Secretariat said … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Peter Pinedo: Pope Francis has appointed Father Patrick Neary as bishop-elect of the Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota, according to an announcement today by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States. Neary, 59, has served … Continue reading
Catholic Culture, Phil Lawler: When President Biden boasts that he has struck “a blow against hate in all its forms,” is he denouncing the Catholic Church— of which he claims to be a faithful member? The “Respect Marriage” act, which the … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Peter Pinedo: When Caleb Williams stood up to the podium accept the Heisman Trophy Saturday, the University of Southern California (USC) quarterback gave credit to his Catholic education for showing him how to be a “man for … Continue reading
Catholic Culture, Phil Lawler: Pope Francis has asked world leaders to release prisoners, as a “gesture of clemency,” as we approach the Christmas season. The Pontiff’s appeal was a general one; he did not offer specific suggestions as to the … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Hannah Brockhaus: Pope Francis will send a letter to the world’s heads of state asking them to pardon prisoners, the Vatican announced Monday. The invitation to make a “gesture of clemency” will be sent “on the occasion … Continue reading
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