Archive for February 28, 2024
Pope Francis, weakened by ‘a bit of a cold,’ has aide read reflection before hospital visit
The pope did not walk to his chair in the Paul VI Audience Hall on Wednesday as he normally does. Read more
Pope Francis visits hospital for diagnostic tests after Wednesday audience
“Dear brothers and sisters, I still have a bit of a cold,” Pope Francis said in a soft-spoken voice on... Read more
Ex-priest sentenced to 15 months in prison for molestation of minor with cancer
The judge condemned the sexual assault of a child and said the laicized priest took advantage of the family’s need... Read more
Pope Francis urges Armenian Catholic bishops to ‘take up the cry for peace’
Armenia and Azerbaijan are engaged in peace talks following Azerbaijan's violent takeover of the Nagorno-Karabakh region late last year. Read more
Pope Francis calls for prayers, sends condolences to Muslims, Christians killed in Burkina Faso
“We pray for the victims of the recent attacks on places of worship in Burkina Faso,” a papal aide read... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new archbishop of historic French archdiocese following resignations
The Holy See Press Office announced on Wednesday the appointment of 66-year-old Pascal Delannoy as the bishopric’s new archbishop. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March
“The courage of the martyrs, the witness of the martyrs, is a blessing for everyone,” Francis said. Read more
Republicans embrace IVF despite the destruction of human embryos
The National Republican Senatorial Committee, the Congressional Leadership Fund (which is the main House Republican political action committee), and former... Read more
Pro-lifers hold prayer rally in response to ‘satanic’ statue at University of Houston
The 18-foot tall golden statue, titled “Witness” by artist Shahzia Sikander, depicts a woman with braids twisted in the shape... Read more
God is close, archbishop assures after fire destroys Spanish apartment complex
Ten people died in what commentators called the biggest blaze the city of Valencia had ever seen. Read more
Jordan Peterson discusses wife’s ‘miraculous’ recovery from cancer and her embrace of Catholicism
In an interview with EWTN News, renowned psychologist and author Dr. Jordan Peterson shared his perspective on his wife’s “miraculous”... Read more
Alabama Republicans introduce bills that would let IVF clinics destroy human embryos
The proposed legislation would providing clinics immunity from criminal prosecution and civil litigation when providing IVF services. Read more
Pope Francis visits the hospital: his health issues through the years
Pope Francis has faced numerous health challenges in recent years and yet still has maintained a busy schedule of meetings,... Read more
What is the Catholic Church’s position on IVF?
While the Church encourages certain fertility treatments for couples struggling to have children, the use of IVF is contrary to... Read more
Catholic chapel where two men celebrated ‘marriage’ now subject to deconsecration
The private Catholic chapel where two Spanish men celebrated their civil “marriage” last weekend is subject to “canonical effects” and... Read more
Milei ends Argentine government use of ‘inclusive language’ promoted by gender ideology advocates
Argentine President Javier Milei has ordered the prohibition of inclusive language by the national government. Read more
