Archive for September 15, 2023
Our Lady of Sorrows: What are Mary’s seven sorrows?
Catholics are invited to contemplate the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a special way on Sept. 15,... Read more
Canada bishops address ongoing search for Indigenous graves amid calls for greater accuracy
As investigations continue to unfold, the bishops say they collectively “have chosen to listen rather than respond to every event... Read more
Pope Francis meets close collaborator of Rupnik
In June, Maria Campatelli published a letter defending Rupnik against “a media campaign based on defamatory and unproven accusations.” Read more
Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows reminds us of the redemptive and salvific role of suffering
“If [suffering is] going to happen to the Mother of God, it’s going to happen to us all,” Professor Joshua... Read more
Cardinal Grech shares blessing for Synod on Synodality to be given after Sunday Mass
The general secretary of the synod has asked for prayers from all Catholics around the world for the upcoming session... Read more
India’s Modi government invites Christian rights watchdog to discuss concerns
The head of the Christian human rights group had written to the prime minister’s office about three major grievances. Read more
COVID on the rise again: Which states now protect churches from closure?
CNA compiled data on which states now protect houses of worship as “essential” and which do not. Check out our... Read more
Cardinal Zuppi meets with Chinese official to discuss peace in Ukraine
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi met with Chinese Special Representative for Eurasian Affairs Li Hui at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read more
Seriously ill UK teen dies fighting mental competence ruling
“I want to die trying to live,” the young woman told a psychiatrist evaluating her. “We have to try everything.” Read more
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes abortions after ruling against 1840s abortion statute
Planned Parenthood said it made the decision to restore abortion services after “consultation with attorneys, physicians, partners, and other stakeholders.” Read more
New movie explores Christian and Jewish perspectives of the Holy Land’s history
The new documentary “Route 60: The Biblical Highway” might be a “road trip” film, but the setting and the characters... Read more
Legal group pleads for imprisoned Bishop Álvarez's rights before human rights commission
Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez is serving a prison sentence under the regime of President Daniel Ortega for criticizing the dictatorship. Read more
Chinese priest convicted of ‘fraud’ for refusal to recognize state-sanctioned Church
Father Joseph Yang Xiaoming was found to have violated the law after he refused to register with the state-sanctioned Chinese... Read more
Bishops celebrate National Migration Week, highlight overlooked ‘right to remain’
The U.S. Catholic bishops are highlighting the overlooked right to remain in one’s country during its weeklong celebration Sept. 18–24. Read more
Three more pro-lifers guilty on FACE Act charges, face up to 11 years in prison
The activists were indicted on felony conspiracy against rights and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, also... Read more
