Catholic Culture, Phil Lawler: Easing back into my work after a restful vacation, I find myself pondering one of those oddities that characterize the life of the Vatican. It’s not a terribly important issue; I’ll dive into more serious matters … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Madeleine Teahan: A historic prayer book belonging to the priest who protected King Charles II and helped save his life has gone on public display at one of England’s famous stately homes. Father John Huddleston’s personal missal, … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Courtney Mares: Pope Francis said on Sunday that he will create 21 new cardinals, including the Vatican’s recently appointed doctrinal chief Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández, at a consistory on Sept. 30. The 86-year-old pope made the announcement … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Lucien de Guise: The most publicized painting of the summer sale season is from the Italian Renaissance — and it’s unrepentantly religious — Fra Angelico’s Crucifixion just sold July 6 at Christie’s for over £5 million (about … Continue reading
National Catholic Register, Edward Pentin: A new photographic exhibition documenting the lives and suffering of persecuted Christians in Iraq and Nigeria aims to act as a “warning and hope” for the faithful, the exhibit’s photographer has said. Stephen Rasche, an … Continue reading
National Catholic Register, Edward Pentin: Cardinal Gerhard Müller has confirmed the Vatican’s doctrinal office had a file containing theological concerns about Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernández, whom Pope Francis last week appointed to head that office. The file, also confirmed by … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Peter Pinedo: “Sound of Freedom,” an anti-human-trafficking film made by Catholic filmmakers Eduardo Verastegui and Alejandro Monteverde, had a massively successful opening day in which it reached number one at the box office, beating out Disney’s fifth … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Hannah Brockhaus: The Vatican will again offer a plenary indulgence to mark the third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 23. The indulgence can be received by grandparents, the elderly, and all Catholics who, … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Hannah Brockhaus: The Vatican announced Wednesday the creation of a commission to research and catalog the stories of Christian martyrs from the third millennium. In a letter published July 5, Pope Francis said he has established the … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Joseph Pronechen: The Fulton Sheen Movement has announced plans for a “Fulton Sheen Rally” — an all-day event on Sunday, July 9, at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer Glen, Illinois. The family-friendly event will focus on … Continue reading
National Catholic Register, Tyler Arnold: The six-week abortion ban in Texas, which outlaws abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, led to nearly 9,800 more births in the state over a nine-month period than otherwise expected, according to research published … Continue reading
National Catholic Register, Edward Pentin: Pride Month ends today, and although it seems its popularity is waning, children have again been the principal victims — and in some cases even the explicit target. Cities around the world have staged LGBTQ … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Francesca Pollio Fenton: The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) has issued a strong response to a group of Catholic lawmakers who signed a letter citing Catholic teaching in support of abortion. The group of 30 Democrats, … Continue reading
Catholic News Agency, Peter Pinedo: The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling Thursday in favor of a Christian postal worker who says he was targeted and disciplined by his employer for refusing to work on Sundays because of his … Continue reading
Catholic Culture, Phil Lawler: In several recent essays about the Synod on Synodality, I have made the argument that the Synod organizers are asking the wrong questions. Is anyone paying attention? If this really is a Synod on Synodality (as … Continue reading
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