Archive for April 16, 2025
Social media and personal research driving France’s record baptism boom, survey reveals
The Catholic Church in France will welcome a record number of adults into the faith this weekend with strong growth... Read more
Initiative aims to boost Catholic priest vocations by shifting narrative on the priesthood
The Philadelphia-based nonprofit International Institute for Culture has launched the first pillar of its “Shepherding Future Shepherds” program. Read more
Heritage Foundation’s Roberts: ‘Golden age of America’ lies in revitalization of faith
“This is an opportunity here in the United States ... for the revitalization of our faith as individuals and also... Read more
Pope Francis: God’s merciful love goes out in search of all those who are lost
Using Rembrandt’s painting “Return of the Prodigal Son” as inspiration, the Holy Father said God’s love is like that of... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes Gemelli medical teams to the Vatican, thanks them for their care
The 88-year-old Holy Father greeted approximately 70 men and women representing leadership and staff from the hospital. Read more
Army chaplain in Dublin court forgives, embraces teen who nearly killed him
The attack occurred on Aug. 15, 2024, as the priest returned to his barracks in Renvyle in Ireland after an... Read more
Chicago Archdiocese reinstates priest to ministry after abuse investigation
The archdiocese said in January that it had removed Father Matthew Foley from ministry after claims of abuse dating to... Read more
U.S. bishops call for protecting federal safety net for ‘basic human needs’
As work on budget reconciliation proceeds in Congress, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is urging lawmakers to protect programs... Read more
Vice President Vance will meet with Vatican secretary of state on Easter trip to Rome
Vance, who is a convert to Catholicism, will meet with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Italian Prime... Read more
Ecumenical expert: ‘No theological reasons to celebrate Easter on different dates’
Father Frans Bouwen, a leading voice in ecumenical dialogue, holds that “there are no real theological reasons” to justify Christians... Read more
Britain’s highest court rules in favor of biological women
The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that only biological women are protected under Britain’s Equality Act, contradicting prior guidance by... Read more
Archdiocese of Detroit: Parishes must cease Traditional Latin Mass celebrations by July 1
Archbishop Edward Weisenburger of Detroit announced Wednesday that parish churches in the archdiocese that offer the Traditional Latin Mass will... Read more
Lourdes announces 72nd miracle: Italian pilgrim cured of degenerative disease
Father Michel Daubanes, the rector of the sanctuary, made the announcement on Wednesday following the completion of a rosary at... Read more
Palestinian Christians double down on criticizing U.S. Catholic bishops on Israel, Zionism
An ecumenical Palestinian Christian organization doubled down on criticism of the USCCB this week, accusing the body of dismissing concerns... Read more
