Archive for October 20, 2023
Mexican high court declares articles that criminalize abortion in Chihuahua unconstitutional
In response to the decision, pro-life leaders criticized this “great blow” against the “fundamental and inalienable right to life.” Read more
‘It’s a challenge to seek the will of God’ at Synod on Synodality, Mexican archbishop says
The archbishop of Durango, Mexico, Faustino Armendáriz, commented that “it’s a challenge to seek the will of God” at the... Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury arrives in Holy Land, joins church leaders in prayer for peace
Following an explosion at Al Ahli Anglican Hospital and an airstrike that hit St. Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church today, Christian... Read more
African Jesuit theologian believes synodality work ‘will begin’ after Rome meetings
Father Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator, the dean of the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University, said synodality is about how... Read more
Christian group says British teacher fired for refusing to teach ‘extreme LGBTQI lessons’
The school had reportedly issued curriculum and teaching materials for Year 7 students affirming gender ideology. Read more
Church aid group warns of ‘devastation’ amid efforts to reach Christians in Hamas war
Aid to the Church in Need is working in the Holy Land, including the West Bank, to offer assistance in... Read more
Cameroonian archdiocese launching perpetual adoration at ‘every parish,’ archbishop says
Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea said at a press conference at the Vatican that “every parish is building a chapel of... Read more
Pro-life movement steps up ground efforts to defeat Ohio abortion amendment
“We’re really running a full-scale presidential-level campaign here in Ohio, leaving no stone unturned,” one pro-life activist said. Read more
Portland Archdiocese: New office will integrate schools into evangelization mission
The Archdiocese of Portland has launched a new office focused on bringing diocesan schools more fully into the Church’s mission... Read more
A day in the life of a U.S. delegate to the Synod on Synodality
“It’s intense but it’s good work,” Father Ivan Montelongo told CNA this week about his participation as one of 11... Read more
Archbishop: If a Synod proposal is at odds with the Gospel, ‘that’s not of the Holy Spirit’
“We’ve got to be careful about blaming everything — all our opinions, our interests, lobbies, and factions — putting all... Read more
At Vatican Observatory, astronomers reveal thousands of newly discovered galaxies
The findings at the October conference “pave the road for a better understanding of the structure of the Milky Way... Read more
Biden NIH nominee grilled on funding for gender transition research, fetal tissue
Monica Bertagnolli answered questions for about two hours on Capitol Hill on Wednesday before the Senate Health Committee. Read more
Catholic Relief president on aid to Gaza: Let’s ‘get it going,’ ‘take care of these people’
The leader said he was hoping for a quick reopening of border access in Gaza and deployment of aid to... Read more
Irish president honors WWII hero Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty at the Vatican
Ireland’s President Michael Higgins in a Vatican ceremony on Oct. 19 paid tribute to O’Flaherty, an Irish priest who hid... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis leads prayer for migrants during Synod on Synodality
The simple, 25-minute prayer service took place in a quiet St. Peter’s Square in front of Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz’s... Read more
Biological Integrity Initiative arms parents against transgender ‘ideology’
Sponsored by the American College of Pediatricians, the initiative encourages physicians to speak out on gender dysphoria and assist policymakers. Read more
Synod on Synodality: LGBT issues, female diaconate discussed in emotional third week
The process has been driven by what the Synod on Synodality calls “active listening and speaking from the heart.” Read more
