Archive for April 19, 2024

Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski of Krakow announced on April 14, 2024, the decision to begin the process of beatification and canonization of Helena Agnieszka Kmiec, a young lay missionary murdered in Bolivia in 2017.?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Cause for canonization opened for young Polish lay missionary killed in Bolivia

Helena Agnieszka Kmiec, a young lay missionary, was just 26 years old when she was murdered in Bolivia in 2017. Read more

Pope Francis addresses the faithful at his Wednesday general audience on March 27, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis issues motu proprio on Vatican judiciary retirement age and benefits

Vatican magistrates will retire at the end of the judicial year in which they turn 75 and cardinal judges at... Read more

Worcester, Massachusetts, is home to Clark University, Assumption University, and Worcester State University.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

Secular university’s head of Holocaust studies finds ‘warmer welcome’ at Catholic university

“To my surprise as both a scholar and a Jew, I feel a warmer welcome and more commonality of purpose... Read more

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By Daniel Payne

FBI investigating threats against ‘multiple faith communities’ in Pennsylvania

An FBI spokesman told CNA on Thursday that it “is aware of a number of threats made against multiple faith... Read more

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By Walter Sánchez Silva

Catechist kidnapped and murdered in Burkina Faso, West Africa

According to Aid to the Church in Need, catechist Edouard Yougbare was kidnapped Thursday by “terrorists, and his lifeless body... Read more

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By Tyler Arnold

Biden administration redefines sex discrimination in Title IX to include ‘gender identity’

The new rules redefine the prohibition on sex discrimination for schools and education programs that receive federal funding. Read more

Groups of migrants wait outside the Migrant Resource Center to receive food from San Antonio Catholic Charities on Sept. 19, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Pinedo

Catholic Charities denies its purchase of airfare for migrants was misuse of federal funds

Rep. Henry Cuellar and Rep. Monica de la Cruz accused the San Antonio Catholic relief group of an inappropriate use... Read more

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, was tabbed as the next chair of the Committee for Religious Liberty on Nov. 16, 2022, in Baltimore.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

U.S. bishops on new federal rule: Employers should not be forced to facilitate abortions

The EEOC issued a change to regulations regarding pregnant workers’ fairness, one that mandates employers make accommodations for workers to... Read more

Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz speaks during a Senate Judiciary hearing on Capitol Hill on Sept. 15, 2021, in Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

Biden DOJ report: ‘No malicious intent’ behind leaked FBI memo targeting traditional Catholics

FBI analysts denied targeting anyone for practicing their faith, with one saying suggestions that his motivations included anti-Catholic bias are... Read more

Bishop Robert D. Gruss. CNA file photo.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Michigan bishop apologizes for calling President Biden ‘stupid’

Bishop Robert Gruss of Saginaw, Michigan, issued an apology on Friday for having referred to President Joe Biden as “stupid”... Read more

Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth, Texas, and Rev. Mother Teresa Agnes Gerlach of the Most Holy Trinity Monastery in Arlington, Texas.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Vatican: Nuns who feuded with Texas bishop will be governed by monastery association

A Vatican letter to Bishop Michael Olson thanked him for his “heroic and thankless service to the local church and... Read more