Archive for August 8, 2024

Rebecca Kiessling holds a sign at the Almost Aborted launch event on June 7, 2024, in Times Square in New York City. Kiessling was conceived in rape, and her mother almost chose abortion, but life-affirming legislation protected her.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones,Ken Oliver-Méndez

Election 2024: Culture of life, culture of death square off

Two recently launched media campaigns illustrate the epic clash between the culture of life and the culture of death taking... Read more

Together with the Sunday Angelus and the principal celebrations of the liturgical year, the pope’s general audiences constitute the spiritual heart of his regular Petrine teaching office.?w=200&h=150

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

What does a general audience with Pope Francis consist of?

On Aug. 7, Pope Francis resumed general audiences at the Vatican. Here’s an explanation of the nature and purpose of... Read more

The Vatican has approved devotion at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Health in Vailankanni, India, the site of reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in the 16th century.  ?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Vatican approves India’s Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Health ahead of shrine’s feast day 

Devotion to Our Lady of Good Health began in the late 16th century following three different oral accounts of the... Read more

Father Anthony Odiong, a former Louisiana priest, was arrested for possession of child pornography in Florida, law enforcement said on July 16, 2024, with the suspect also accused of multiple other instances of sexual abuse.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Priest arrested for child porn held on $2.5 million bond amid fears he may flee the U.S.

The priest was extradited to Texas this week to face child porn charges as well as sex abuse charges in... Read more

Planned Parenthood offices in SoHo, New York, Oct, 5, 2019.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Pinedo

Planned Parenthood of New York scales back abortions, citing financial problems

Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Read more

Pope Francis listens as Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly describes Knights of Columbus efforts to assist Ukrainians, April 11, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Pope Francis praises Knights of Columbus for efforts to form men of ‘faith and family’

Pope Francis sent a message of support to the Knights of Columbus annual convention taking place in Quebec, Canada, this... Read more

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By Kate Quiñones

The Catholic University of America receives $1 million grant for campuswide virtue effort 

The Catholic University of America (CUA) has received an Institutional Impact grant to expand its programs designed to cultivate virtue... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 7, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Vatican announces theme for World Day of Peace 2025

“Forgive Us Our Trespasses, Grant Us Your Peace” is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the next World Day... Read more

Christians take part in a Good Friday procession in Amritsar on March 29, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Hundreds of Christian leaders appeal for persecuted religious minorities in India

A letter organized by the Federation of Indian-American Christian Organizations in North America called for India to be named a... Read more

Church leaders celebrate at a launch event ahead of ACI Africa’s five-year anniversary on Aug. 9 2024.?w=200&h=150

By ACI Africa

Catholic bishops, Church leaders in Africa laud ACI Africa ahead of its 5th anniversary

Church leaders and groups throughout Africa extended their congratulations to ACI Africa, a service of EWTN News based in Nairobi,... Read more

John Denzel, 60,  an employee of St. Brigid of Kildare parish and school in Dublin, Ohio, was arrested for possession of child pornography.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Pinedo

Catholic school safe environment coordinator fired after arrest for possessing child porn

John Denzel, 60, conducted background checks and coordinated the parish and school’s “Protecting God’s Children” sexual abuse awareness course. Read more

Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone poses with her medal after winning the women’s 400-meter hurdles final and setting a new world record during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, on July 22, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Gigi Duncan

Olympic track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone credits God for success

McLaughlin-Levrone, a devout Christian who attended Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, often references Scripture. Read more