Archive for November 1, 2022

Pope Francis speaking to pilgrims on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 2022?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis calls on Catholics to become peacemakers

Pope Francis on Tuesday called on Catholics to “disarm their hearts” and become peacemakers.  Read more

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By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis accepts resignation of German archbishop

Archbishop Schick said the pope had asked him to remain in office. “After presenting my reasons again, he then granted... Read more

The vicar of the Archdiocese of Santa Cruz takes the Blessed Sacrament in procession through the streets of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Oct. 30, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Catholics take to the streets to pray for peace in Bolivia

The Catholic community prayed for peace while in the Santa Cruz region an indefinite strike continued over the date for... Read more

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By CNA Staff

ADF calls on human rights commission to defend religious freedom in Mexico and Nicaragua

“Latin America is currently experiencing a surge of human rights abuses in the area of religious freedom,” stated Tomás Henriquez,... Read more

Father John Bok, OFM, escaped a major collision on Oct. 2, 2022, when an SUV went airborne and flew over his car.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

‘Miracle’ caught on video: Priest escapes unharmed when SUV hurdles his car

Something extraordinary happened to Father John Bok as he was heading to Mass on the feast of the Guardian Angels. Read more

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By Edie Heipel

England’s health service puts brakes on transgender treatments for children

The NHS warned that the condition is often a temporary “phase” and issued new restrictions on the use of puberty... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Chicago Catholics bury the remains of indigent adults and unborn babies in annual ceremony

“We come here to mourn the loss of 202 souls … who were in need of a sense of compassion... Read more

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By Edie Heipel

Catholic doctors confront groups’ call for investigation of ‘gender-affirming care’ critics

A coalition of thousands of Catholic and religious medical professionals sent a letter Tuesday confronting three top medical groups. Read more

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By Katie Yoder

FDA warns against provision of abortion pills to women before pregnancy

The Food and Drug Administration is warning about the dangers of health professionals prescribing an abortion drug to women before... Read more