Articles by Shannon Mullen
LA Archdiocese: Dodgers’ decision to honor drag queen nuns disparages real religious sisters
May 23, 2023 / 13:53 pmThe archdiocese called for “all Catholics and people of goodwill to stand against bigotry and hate in any form.”
LA Dodgers reverse course, will honor anti-Catholic drag group at Pride Night game
May 23, 2023 / 00:01 am“A full apology and explanation was given to us by the Dodgers staff which we accept,” the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence said Monday.
Moms on campus: How are Catholic colleges helping students facing unexpected pregnancies?
May 21, 2023 / 05:00 amSpurred by last year’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, Catholic colleges are devoting more resources to support young moms, a new survey by EWTN News shows.
Guard opens fire as man drives car into Vatican; suspect in custody
May 18, 2023 / 15:13 pmAn unidentified man is in custody after driving a car at high speed through a gate at the Vatican Thursday, the Holy See press office said.
Shutdown of Jimmy Lai filmmaker’s TikTok account reversed after censorship outcry
May 4, 2023 / 00:01 amThe Acton Institute said its TikTok account was abruptly taken down on May 2 without explanation.
Pope Francis calls abortion ‘senseless’ and criticizes gender theory in Budapest speech
Apr 28, 2023 / 11:40 amThe pope said abortion is “always a tragic defeat” in an address to Hungarian authorities.
Pope Francis in Hungary: European unity ‘crucial’ to peace
Apr 28, 2023 / 06:55 amPope Francis called for “creative efforts for peace” during the first address of his three-day visit to Budapest.
Cracks appear in U.S. pro-life movement over Pavone’s leadership
Apr 25, 2023 / 05:30 amFormer members of Frank Pavone’s own organization and other leaders in the wider pro-life community have sought to distance themselves from him.
Pontifical Academy for Life president calls medically assisted suicide ‘feasible’
Apr 23, 2023 / 15:02 pmArchbishop Vincenzo Paglia’s remarks on legalizing assisted suicide contradict the clear teachings of the Catholic Church.
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Broglio blasts military hospital for putting for-profit firm in charge of Catholic pastoral care
Apr 8, 2023 / 20:08 pmWalter Reed military hospital ended its contract with a community of Franciscan friars just before Holy Week, the Archdiocese of the Military Services said.
Pope Francis, Mississippi bishop offer prayers for victims of deadly tornado
Mar 26, 2023 / 07:20 amThe powerful twister on March 24 killed at least 26 people in Mississippi and Alabama.
EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw: Catholic journalists called to be ‘truth tellers’
Mar 13, 2023 / 09:00 amEWTN CEO Michael P. Warsaw delivered the keynote address at the conclusion of the “Journalism in a Post-Truth World” conference.
UPDATE: Murder investigation underway in shooting death of LA Auxiliary Bishop O’Connell
Feb 19, 2023 / 13:47 pmBishop David G. O’Connell, known affectionately as “Bishop Dave,” was shot in the torso on Feb. 18. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
LA Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell shot and killed
Feb 18, 2023 / 23:08 pmAuxiliary Bishop David O'Connell, 69, was a native of Ireland who had worked with the poor in the South Los Angeles area for 45 years.
Former Priests for Life officials call for Pavone to step down
Feb 10, 2023 / 15:50 pmTwo former officials of Priests for Life are calling for laicized priest Frank Pavone to step down as national director.
Pope Francis: ‘I had nothing to do’ with Father Marko Rupnik case
Jan 25, 2023 / 11:16 amFor the first time, Pope Francis has commented publicly about the scandal surrounding Jesuit artist Father Marko Rupnik.
Pope Francis says intestinal problems have ‘returned’ but insists, ‘I’m in good health’
Jan 25, 2023 / 08:30 amThe 86-year-old pontiff discussed his health and possible retirement in a wide-ranging interview with the Associated Press published Jan. 25.
Priest describes ‘pandemonium’ after 6 shot after funeral Mass at London Catholic church
Jan 15, 2023 / 14:30 pmSix people —including two children — were injured in a drive-by shooting Saturday at a Catholic church in North London.
Pavone: It’s possible I missed laicization notice
Jan 13, 2023 / 09:33 amA diocesan official’s account is at odds with Frank Pavone’s prior statements to CNA and other media outlets claiming he wasn’t officially informed of his dismissal from the priesthood.
Scenes from a day of grief and gratitude: 65,000 pay their respects to Benedict XVI
Jan 2, 2023 / 16:00 pmThe body of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was laid in state for the first time Monday, drawing a massive crowd to St. Peter's Basilica..