Archive for August 18, 2024

A child prays before the altar area in a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd celebrates 70 years

The Montessori-inspired catechesis for young children founded by Sofia Cavalletti is celebrating 70 years since its founding. Read more

Basilica of the National Vow in Quito, Ecuador.?w=200&h=150

By Andrés Henríquez

International Eucharistic Congress to put Christ at the center of the life of the world

Father Juan Carlos Garzón said the event will be an opportunity to “put the Eucharistic Christ at the center of... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims at the Vatican during his Sunday Angelus on Aug.18, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis reflects with wonder on ‘the miracle of the Eucharist’

“All of us need the Eucharist,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address on Aug. 18. Read more

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Brazilian Archbishop Jaime Spengler, OFM, speaks at a Synod on Synodality briefing on Oct. 8, 2024, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis’ Brazilian pick for cardinal urges openness to ordaining married priests in region

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Report: Nearly 150 Catholic hospitals provided transgender drugs or surgeries to children

German film score composer and record producer Hans Zimmer performs during the “Hans Zimmer Live North American Tour 2024” at Scotiabank Arena on Sept. 19, 2024, in Toronto.

Film composer Hans Zimmer to conduct Vatican concert for poor and homeless

Lia Garcia, director of Hispanic Ministry at the Archdiocese of Baltimore, speaks at a panel discussion exploring the impact of U.S. Latinos on the 2024 election hosted by Georgetown University's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.

Experts ask: What impact will Hispanic Catholics have on the 2024 election?

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United Nations human rights watchdog speaks out against men competing in women’s sports

Anti-death penalty activists, including members of MoveOn.org and other advocacy groups, rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent the execution of Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip on Sept. 29, 2015, in Washington, D.C.

Supreme Court hears oral arguments in consequential Oklahoma death penalty case

The Vatican has announced that the completed restorations on the soaring baldacchino over the central altar of St. Peter’s Basilica designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini will be unveiled on Oct. 27, 2024.

PHOTOS: Vatican to unveil restored baldacchino in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 27

Bishop Michael Martin prays with victims of Hurricane Helene while surveying storm damage at Swannanoa, North Carolina, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.

North Carolina bishop visits communities hit by hurricane: ‘People are stunned’

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Pennsylvania priest laicized after investigation finds he sexually assaulted two minors

Pope Francis during the weekly general audience at St. Peter's Square on Oct. 9, 2024.

Pope: ‘Prohibitions of the Spirit’ ensure Church unity is not driven by personal viewpoints

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