Archive for May 16, 2025
Discover the chapel at the Spanish Steps where St. Thérèse prayed for her vocation
This year marks the 100th anniversary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s canonization on May 17, 1925. Read more
CNA explains: How the reconciliation bill might defund Planned Parenthood
Leading pro-life voices say the proposed reconciliation bill could be a “historic opportunity” to stop federal funding from going to... Read more
Cardinal Parolin doesn’t rule out Pope Leo XIV going to Nicaea
The Vatican secretary of state has not ruled out the possibility of Pope Leo XIV traveling to Nicaea to celebrate... Read more
Hospital keeps brain-dead woman alive to save unborn baby, citing Georgia law
A Georgia hospital is requiring that a pregnant woman who was declared brain dead more than 90 days ago remain... Read more
Berlin pharmacist ordered to give up practice after refusing to sell ‘morning-after’ pill
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more
Pope Leo XIV to diplomats: Peace and justice can be achieved by investing in the family
Pope Leo XIV told the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See on Friday that peaceful and just societies can... Read more
Catholic groups voice opposition to proposed SNAP, Medicaid cuts in budget bill
Budget initiatives to cut federal funding for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are facing opposition from prominent Catholic... Read more
HHS investigates hospital for violating conscience rights of ultrasound technicians
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Here’s where you can download the official photo of Pope Leo XIV for free
The Holy See press office released a new photograph of Pope Leo XIV on Friday, available for free download. Read more
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ partners with Lionsgate
Lionsgate has been chosen as the studio partnering with director Mel Gibson and Icon Productions on the upcoming film “The... Read more
Priest accused of sex abuse dismissed from Augustinians over ‘disagreement’ with superior
Father Richard McGrath was allegedly barred from the order “following a prolonged period of disagreement with his direct superior.” Read more
An athletic pope: Pope Leo XIV worked out regularly at this gym
The Omega Fitness Club is suddenly the most famous gym in Rome. Read more
100 years after her canonization, St. Thérèse’s ‘Little Way’ still guides hearts to God
The centenary year of St. Thérèse’s canonization began Jan. 4 and will continue until Christmas, with a weekend of celebrations... Read more
Trump names Archbishop Cordileone to Religious Liberty Commission advisory board
U.S. President Donald Trump has tapped San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone to serve on an advisory board for the... Read more
