Archive for December 17, 2024
Healing service in Michigan provides a window into the Catholic charismatic movement
On the evening of Dec. 6, Father Mathias Thelen, co-founder and president of Encounter Ministries, spoke to a near-capacity congregation... Read more
Argentine legislative leader anticipates 2025 attempt to repeal abortion law
“I’m pro-life, literally. Without hesitation. A light blue neckerchief supporter from here to China,” Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies President Martín... Read more
Spanish Supreme Court rules surrogacy exploits women, harms children’s rights
A ruling by the Supreme Court of Spain states that surrogacy exploits the woman who rents her womb and harms... Read more
Pope Francis at 88: Age-old wisdom, intergenerational dialogue at heart of evangelization
Having instituted the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly in 2021, the Holy Father is keeping true to his... Read more
Church in Germany pushes toward a national synodal body
At a meeting Dec. 13–14 in Wiesbaden, delegates discussed drafting the composition of a body that initially was proposed to... Read more
Catholic groups offer prefabricated houses for victims of landslides in south India
The devastating July 30 landslide that virtually wiped out two townships in the mountain areas claimed more than 400 lives... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop for Jordan and the titular see of Siminia
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, expressed his gratitude to Pope Francis for Father Iyad Twal’s appointments. Read more
One week after regime change, Syrian church bells ring out in hope
This past Sunday, churches in Syria witnessed a remarkable surge in attendees across cities and towns as people gathered to... Read more
Pope Francis pens essay on humor: ‘Irony is a medicine’
“The Gospel, which urges us to become like little children for our own salvation (Matthew 18:3), reminds us to regain... Read more
Pope Francis reveals he survived two threats to his life in Iraq
Pope Francis has revealed in a new book, “Spera,” that he narrowly escaped two attempts on his life during his... Read more
Judge acquits 76-year-old Canadian pro-life activist
Linda Gibbons was on trial for holding up a sign outside a Toronto abortion facility that performs abortions up to... Read more
As he turns 88, 8 + 8 interesting things about Pope Francis
On the occasion of his 88th birthday, CNA highlights some interesting facts about Pope Francis. Read more
Michigan attorney general releases fourth report on alleged abuse in state dioceses
The attorney general’s report, released on Monday, looks at reported abuse in the Diocese of Lansing. Read more
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