Archive for February 14, 2025
‘Apostles of the Slavs’: Brother saints Cyril, Methodius universally celebrated Feb. 14
Their evangelization efforts were so great in Church history that Pope John Paul II named Sts. Cyril and Methodius the... Read more
St. Valentine: How a beheaded martyr became the patron saint of romantic love
According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, at least three different St. Valentines were recorded in early histories of martyrs under the... Read more
Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a timeline of his medical issues in recent years
The pope, who turned 88 in December, has faced a few health challenges in recent months, including hospitalization for bronchitis. Read more
Eden Invitation founder: Chastity helps us view people as ‘worthy of reverence and dignity’
Anna Carter and Shannon Ochoa said they wanted to form a community of Christians who want to stay close to... Read more
Tom Homan on U.S. immigration policy: ‘We absolutely are’ protecting human dignity
U.S. Border czar Tom Homan defended the morality of the Trump administration’s enforcement policies on “The World Over with Raymond... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Francis hospitalized at Gemelli for bronchitis
The 88-year-old pope was hospitalized in the late morning on Feb. 14 following meetings with a number of people, including... Read more
Catholic leaders pray for Pope Francis amid hospitalization
The pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis after being sick... Read more
Catholic welfare group says U.S. funding cuts won’t affect ministry
Catholic Near East Welfare Association said the Trump administration’s slashing of USAID funds “will neither curtail nor limit” the group’s... Read more
Catholic leaders push for $10 billion federal school choice program
The Educational Choices for Children Act would provide $10 billion in tax incentives for those who contribute to nonprofits that... Read more
Pope Francis’ AI adviser, experts raise concerns about artificial intelligence
Professor Father Paolo Benanti discussed ethical and human rights challenges surrounding the use of AI at a Thursday event in... Read more
Vance draws attention to lack of religious freedom, free speech in Europe
“I come here today not just with an observation but with an offer,” Vice President JD Vance said in a... Read more
Fertility rates show pro-life laws saved 22,000 lives in 2023, study finds
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life- and abortion-related news. Read more
