Archive for January 27, 2025

The most recent St. Albert Initiative took place in New Orleans on Feb. 2, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Catholic science event to address ‘pastoral problem’ among youth

The St. Albert Initiative will bring together 200-250 attendees as well as 13 scientists and three theologians to present talks... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall for his Wednesday general audience on Jan. 15, 2025, at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis: Suffering becomes ‘occasion for transformative encounter’ with God

Pope Francis also addressed all those “who are ill or who care for the suffering,” telling them: “Your journey together... Read more

Children of Afghan immigrants to St. Louis play during a holiday party on Dec. 9, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

U.S. bishops say refugee program is ‘work of mercy’ after criticism from vice president

Vance had made the remarks during an interview on Sunday with Margaret Brennan on CBS News’ “Face the Nation.” Read more

The entrance to Auschwitz 1, the infamous Arbeit Macht Frei sign.?w=200&h=150

By Patrick J. Passmore

80 years after Auschwitz’s liberation: ‘I ask you only to remember’

Jan. 27 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the concentration camp in which Father Maximilian Kolbe gave... Read more

Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates march through the heart of San Francisco on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, for the 21st annual Walk for Life West Coast.?w=200&h=150

By María J. Moriarty

Thousands rally in San Francisco for the 21st Walk for Life West Coast

“Abortion hurts women, we love babies, and women deserve better than abortion,” Eva Muntean, co-chair of the Walk for Life... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Church communications officials at the Vatican on Jan. 27, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis says he’s more concerned about human intelligence than AI

Speaking to Church communications professionals the pope emphasized the need for a human-centered approach to communication. Read more

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne of Lima, Peru, speaks with CNA in Rome on Dec. 5, 2017.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Prominent cardinal denies allegations of sexual abuse that led to disciplinary measures

Cardinal Cipriani denied the accusations published by the Spanish newspaper El País, stating: “I have not committed any crime nor... Read more

Left to right: Jason Simon, president, The Evangelical Catholic; Joe Adams, winner of the ad extra award; Father Paul Soper, secretary for ministerial personnel and director of clergy personnel, Archdiocese of Boston, winner of the ad intra award; and Dan Cellucci, CEO of Catholic Leadership Institute?w=200&h=150

By María J. Moriarty

At Evangelical Catholic conference, clergy, layman recognized for exemplary apostolic work

Father Paul Soper of Boston and Joseph Adams of Cleveland both received the Avery Cardinal Dulles Apostolic Activity Award. Read more

An FBI agent stands outside the Houck residence in Kintnersville, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 23, 2022. Mark Houck was arrested that day and charged with assaulting a Planned Parenthood escort outside an Philadelphia abortion clinic on Oct. 13, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Trump Department of Justice says it will end ‘weaponization’ of FACE Act against pro-lifers

The Justice Department said it will limit its enforcement of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act except... Read more

Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski speaks to media before the 50-mile Annual Archbishop’s Motorcycle Ride in Doral, Florida, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Miami archbishop joins hundreds of motorcyclists for annual fundraising ride

The yearly event benefits St. Luke’s Center, an outreach program of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Miami. Read more

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By Kristina Millare

80 years later: Remembering the Catholic martyrs killed in Auschwitz during World War II

The Auschwitz martyrs’ legacy of holiness continues to be a source of inspiration for Catholics worldwide. Read more