Archive for September 29, 2023
Catholic gym trains members to become ‘warriors against the evil one’
St. Michael Barbell Club in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, strives to equip its members with not only physical strength but spiritual... Read more
The three great archangels of the Bible: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
Today, on the feast of the archangels, we celebrate the powerful helpers sent by God throughout salvation history. Read more
Celebrations planned for 30th anniversary of Vatican Observatory’s Arizona telescope
In 1981, the Vatican Observatory launched a research center under the famously dark Arizona skies, where it inaugurated its telescope... Read more
Celibacy is not a direct cause of sexual abuse, Jesuit expert says
The psychologist said that “celibacy is not a direct cause of abuse; what can become a risk factor is a... Read more
German bishops conclude tense gathering with all eyes on Synod on Synodality in Rome
Conscious of mounting tensions and open defiance around certain issues, the assembly in Wiesbaden served as a charged prelude to... Read more
Pope calls for an end to global food waste
Food waste, the pope said, “shows an arrogant disregard for everything that, in social and human terms, lies behind food... Read more
Archdiocese of Baltimore files for bankruptcy amid clergy sex abuse claims
Archbishop William Lori said in a statement on Friday that after consulting with lay leaders and clergy, he had made... Read more
Canadian bishops reject euthanasia, discuss Indigenous fund, synod at end of meeting
The 2023 Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops wrapped up on Thursday. Read more
Pope Francis denounces ‘body-shaming,’ admits to bullying overweight friend as a child
Pope Francis said his father made him go to the bullied child’s home to apologize. Read more
What is a consistory? Your questions answered
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s consistory. Read more
Spanish Opus Dei priest announced as new Helsinki bishop
Father Raimo Ramón Goyarrola Belda, a priest of the Personal Prelature of Opus Dei, was appointed by Pope Francis to... Read more
New study shows that now almost two-thirds of US Catholics believe in Real Presence
As the U.S. Church continues its Eucharistic revival, a CARA study suggests there is positive movement when it comes to... Read more
Theodore McCarrick to undergo competency exam for Wisconsin criminal case
The alleged victim in the Wisconsin case was also the one in a recently dropped Massachusetts criminal case. Read more
