Ecumenical Gathering at the Vatican a ‘Little Assisi’
COMMENTARY: Three points are worthy of note as the heads of the Catholic Church, Orthodox Church and Anglican Communion come together to pray ahead of the Synod on Synodality.
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Pope Francis Creates 21 New Cardinals, Expanding Body’s Geographic Diversity
The Pope has now created cardinals from 66 different countries, including several from countries that have never had a red hat, like Mongolia and Singapore.
America’s Abortion Impasse
EDITORIAL: An odd legislative drama playing out in Michigan this week draws an important distinction between the two parties when it comes to dissenting views on abortion policy.
German Bishops Conclude Tense Gathering With All Eyes on Synod on Synodality in Rome
As the Synod on Synodality approaches, the Catholic world will be watching how Germany’s controversial Synodal Way integrates (or collides) with the global Catholic event.
Oklahoma Archbishop Decries Execution of Anthony Sanchez as ‘Archaic’
Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, despite enacting several pro-life measures in the largely conservative state, lifted a state moratorium on the death penalty in 2020.
Celibacy Is Not a Direct Cause of Sexual Abuse, Jesuit Expert Says
Regarding the profile of the abuser, the Jesuit said that there is not only one ‘and there can be many different reasons that lead a person to commit abuse.’
Overwhelmed by the Times? Advice for Thriving, Not Just Surviving
Having a healthy perception of our situation is recognizing that although things may not be going the way we want, God is in control.
Cuba’s President Pays Hasty Visit to New York City Church
Miguel Díaz-Canel abruptly cut short a planned visit to the Church of the Transfiguration in New York City’s Chinatown after paying tribute to Venerable Félix Varela, a priest and patriot of the island nation.
A Decision Between a Woman and Her Abortion Bot? Meet ‘Chatbot Charley’ Pushing Mail-Order Abortions
Abortion activists recently unveiled chatbot ‘Charley’ quick to offer women one-track advice.
New Study: Almost Two-Thirds of US Catholics Believe in the Real Presence
The new report — published by Georgetown’s Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) and commissioned by the University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life — challenges the methodology and results of the 2019 Pew survey.
