National Catholic Register, Edward Pentin: Pope Francis’ new Fundamental Law for Vatican City State, which comes into force on Wednesday, aims to make the small autonomous territory more accountable to international commitments, increases the role of the laity in its … Continue reading
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Who’s afraid of American Catholics?
Catholic Culture, Phil Lawler: Why are the Los Angeles Dodgers honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group whose stock-in-trade is provoking the outrage of Catholics? Is it because these days nobody is worried about Catholic outrage? The Dodgers (the … Continue reading
NFL champ Harrison Butker makes a statement with pro-life necktie at White House visit
Catholic News Agency, Joe Bukuras: During the Kansas City Chiefs’ visit to the White House on Monday in celebration of their Super Bowl victory in February, the team’s kicker, Harrison Butker, made a statement in support of the unborn by … Continue reading
‘National Celebrate Life Day’ rally in Washington, DC, announced for anniversary of Roe reversal
Catholic News Agency, Peter Pinedo: Leading pro-life organizations will hold a “National Celebrate Life Day” rally and gala in Washington, D.C., on June 24, the first anniversary of the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Students for Life of America (SFLA) … Continue reading
Polish Laity Sharply Criticize Key Protagonists of Germany’s Synodal Way
National Catholic Register, Edward Pentin: Polish lay representatives have sharply criticized Germany’s Synodal Way in a meeting with some of its chief organizers and proponents, saying it is not built on the Gospel, often contradicts the faith, and is a … Continue reading
Judging the revolutions of the 1960s by the standards of those days
Catholic Culture, Phil Lawler: Maybe I misread the headline, or maybe its wording was changed after I first saw it. Whatever the reason, I looked at this CNA report and saw (or thought I saw): “Cuban priest: 64 years is … Continue reading
Bioethicist Luke Gormally: The ‘Gentle Giant’ Who Stood Up Against the Culture of Death
National Catholic Register, Edward Pentin: Professor Luke Gormally, who died April 30 at the age of 83, was a towering figure who was respected and admired for his personal integrity, courage and tireless defense of life at a time when … Continue reading
Thousands gather in Times Square for eucharistic procession in New York City
Catholic News Agency, Francesca Pollio Fenton: In what many are calling the largest eucharistic procession ever held in New York City, thousands of people took to the streets reciting prayers and singing songs of praise on the vigil of Pentecost, … Continue reading
Vatican supports Catholic research to improve families and marriages
Catholic News Agency, Hannah Brockhaus: Pope Francis has backed a project aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary research at Catholic universities in the sphere of family, marriage, and childbearing. “We cannot be indifferent to the future of the family as a community … Continue reading
Another peace effort for Ukraine seeking to unite Orthodox leaders
Catholic Culture, Phil Lawler: Pope Francis has launched one effort to bring an end to the warfare in Ukraine, by sending a personal envoy to speak with political leaders in Moscow and Kyiv. As we wait for that initiative to … Continue reading
Post office in Kansas receives new name in honor of Father Emil J. Kapaun
Catholic News Agency, Francesca Pollio Fenton: After several years in the making, the United States Post Office in Herington, Kansas, will be changing its name to the Captain Emil J. Kapaun Post Office Building on May 30. This endeavor was … Continue reading
Vatican releases pastoral reflection on Christian engagement with social media
Catholic News Agency, Courtney Mares: Attention #CatholicTwitter and keyboard warriors, the Vatican has released recommendations for how to better “love your neighbor” on social media. The 20-page text, “Towards Full Presence: A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social Media” published … Continue reading
Bishop Bätzing: Most German Catholics Support Synodal Way, No Danger of Schism
National Catholic Register, Edward Pentin: In a new interview, Bishop Georg Bätzing has said he believes the “vast majority” of Catholics in Germany support the decisions of the Synodal Way and that he sees no danger of a schism as … Continue reading
Christians urged to celebrate ‘Humility Month’ during June instead of LGBT ‘pride’
LifeSiteNews: Radio host Mike Church is calling on Christians to reclaim June as a reverent month focused on the Sacred Heart of Jesus by celebrating it as “Humility Month.” Traditionally during June, Catholics have honored the Sacred Heart of Jesus, … Continue reading
Iraqi Christians Struggle to Survive and Thrive 20 Years After ‘Operation Iraqi Freedom’
National Catholic Register, Edward Pentin: Twenty years on from the military invasion of Iraq, the country’s Christians continue to suffer from the fallout of the conflict and face persecution, marginalization and displacement while governments and the world’s media largely ignore … Continue reading