Archive for February 25, 2025
After 10 years of euthanasia in Canada, activists detect a shift, say much work to be done
A decade after euthanasia became legal in Canada, activists there say the political and cultural winds are shifting in favor... Read more
‘I only kneel before God’: The last words of priest killed in Myanmar
Two women who witnessed the murder of Father Donald Martin Ye Naing Win in Myanmar last week recounted how the... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2025
In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of... Read more
Pope Francis declares Korean War Army chaplain Emil Kapaun ‘venerable’
Renowned Korean War military chaplain and Kansas native Emil Joseph Kapaun was declared “venerable” by Pope Francis on Tuesday. Read more
Pope Francis fills No. 2 position at Governorate of Vatican City State
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Francis had appointed Archbishop Emilio Nappa and layman Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi to serve as joint... Read more
JD Vance to speak at annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
“His presence is a sign of hope and openness to Catholic values and all the good that they bring to... Read more
Supreme Court overturns Oklahoma death row inmate’s murder conviction, grants new trial
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that condemned Oklahoma death row prisoner Richard Glossip be given a new trial. Read more
Daily Holy Hour held in hospital where Pope Francis is being treated
Daily Holy Hours are bring held in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is being treated as well as at... Read more
First Venezuelan saint: Pope Francis approves canonization of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández
The sainthood cause of Venezuelan Dr. José Gregorio Hernández has been approved by Pope Francis. Read more
Pope Francis names Archbishop Richard W. Smith of Edmonton as next archbishop of Vancouver
Archbishop Richard W. Smith, 65, has led the Archdiocese of Edmonton since 2007 and has served in dioceses across Canada. Read more
Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition, Vatican says
Pope Francis continues to be in a serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome's Gemelli... Read more
Supreme Court won’t hear appeal on Tennessee law banning drag shows
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied the petition to hear an appeal on the ruling, which was filed by... Read more
