Archive for March 4, 2019

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By Courtney Mares

Vatican to open WWII secret archives of Pope Pius XII

Pope Francis announced Monday that the Vatican will open its archives on the pontificate of Pope Pius XII. Confidential files... Read more

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Tennessee bishops oppose 'Heartbeat Bill' over legal concerns

The leaders of the state’s three dioceses released an open letter Feb. 26 stating that while they are opposed to... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 14, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: Latin America needs a new Catholic presence in politics

Pope Francis called Monday for a new approach to politics in Latin America that incorporates the principles of Catholic social... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Commentary: Abortion, extremism, and the need for dialogue

Last week, 44 U.S. Senators voted against legislation that would ban the willful or negligent homicide of babies -born alive... Read more

Archbishop Luigi Ventura, then-Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, speaks at a Mass and Concert held in Ottawa, April 2, 2009. ?w=200&h=150

French European minister calls on Holy See to revoke nuncio's diplomatic immunity

France's European affairs minister encouraged the Holy See last week to aid in an investigation of the apostolic nuncio to... Read more

Anthony P. Kearns III, Esq., Chancellor of the Diocese of Metuchen. Courtesy photo.?w=200&h=150

Former NJ prosecutor named to top role in Metuchen diocese

The Diocese of Metuchen has named a former public prosecutor as its new chancellor, Bishop James F. Checchio announced on... Read more

Damage is seen from a tornado which killed at least 23 people in Beauregard, Ala., March 4, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Mobile archbishop: Victims of deadly tornadoes need your prayers

Various storms spawned deadly tornadoes on Sunday, killing at least 23 people in central Alabama and causing more destruction through... Read more

Cardinal George Pell outside Rome's Hotel Quirinale, March 3, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ed Condon

Analysis: Pell's appeal for justice

The verdict in Pell’s case has raised serious questions about how a legal system can adapt to cope with a... Read more

Cardinal George Pell speaks with CNA at the Vatican March 17 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Alleged Pell abuse victim to sue over Ballarat swimming claims

A man who says he was sexually assaulted in the 1970s by Australia’s Cardinal George Pell says he will file... Read more

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Supreme Court rejects church funding case

Although all nine justices voted against hearing the case, three of the justices--Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch--issued... Read more

Competitors in the 2018 International Pancake Race from Liberal, Kansas, pose afterwards. Courtesy photo.?w=200&h=150

By Perry West

Fat Tuesday pancake race: People flip out to show off their skill-ets

Fat Tuesday celebrations have included parades, carnivals, and parties. But have you ever heard of a pancake race?    Read more

Cardinal Pell speaks with journalists after being charged with sexual abuse June 29, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By JD Flynn

Pell awaits sentence in solitary confinement

Cardinal George Pell is incarcerated at the Melbourne Assessment Prison while he awaits the results of a sentencing hearing held... Read more

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Louisiana legislators are sponsoring legislation to support women in crisis pregnancies by setting aside millions in funding for pregnancy resource centers and other social services.

Pro-life Democrats champion government aid to pregnancy resource centers in Louisiana

Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz told CNA that his monumental Stations of the Cross to be installed on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando, Florida, is the fruit of nearly constant work over the last three years and is expected to draw thousands of visitors once completed this fall.

Catholic sculptor readies monumental Stations of the Cross in Orlando, Florida

Pope Benedict XVI on April 21, 2007, in Vigevano, Italy.

Conference in Mexico City to explore philosophical vision, theology of Pope Benedict XVI

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Survey: New priests are young and involved in their community 

Forensic police are seen at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in the Sydney suburb of Wakeley, Australia, on April 16, 2024. Hundreds clashed with police in western Sydney on April 15 after Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed at the alter during a service at an Assyrian church in Wakeley. New South Wales police have declared the attack a terror event. Police apprehended a 16-year-old in connection with the attack.

Australian archbishop, religious leaders urge calm after violent attack on Sydney bishop

1960. Varigotti (SV). Father Luigi Giussani with students during the Tower Ray.

Sainthood cause of Father Luigi Giussani: Milan Archdiocese to begin collecting testimonies

Sachin Jose reaches more than 148,000 people with the Catholic faith with his digital apostolate on X (formerly Twitter). He works as a journalist and social media consultant. Sachin has been reporting on Church topics for over five years.

Popular Catholic influencer: ‘We need to use our social media platforms’

The popular chocolate Ferrero Rocher actually honors Our Lady of Lourdes.

Ferrero Rocher: The chocolate inspired by Our Lady of Lourdes

People gather at the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Family on Palm Sunday in al-Zaitoun neighborhood of Gaza City on March 24, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement.

Catholics in Gaza are burying dead in Muslim cemeteries

"I’m proud to defend Idaho’s law that ensures children are not subjected to these life-altering drugs and procedures," said Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador in reaction to the decision.

U.S. Supreme Court: Idaho can enforce ban on sex changes for children

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