Shamanic ritual at World Economic Forum: ‘What spirit rules in Davos?’ priest asks
By Nicolás de Cárdenas ACI Prensa Staff, Jan 18, 2024 / 18:00 pm Father Jesús Silva Castignani, a priest of the Archdiocese of Madrid, Spain, questioned the spirituality that governs the World Economic Forum now holding its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland: “What spirit governs Davos?” he asked in a Jan. …
Serenelli Project honored with $10,000 reward
The Serenelli Project, a prison re-entry apostolate based in Sedamsville, was awarded a $10,000 prize for winning the inaugural To the Heights Award, presented by American holding company MDKeller and the University of Notre Dame’s Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate. The award’s judges sought organizations that have a bold vision, …
Adultery of the Heart Part 2
Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” (TOB). In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that every one who looks …
Jonathan Hayes is named Moeller High School’s new Athletic Director
CINCINNATI, OHIO, January 17, 2024) Archbishop Moeller High School proudly announces the appointment of Jonathan Hayes as Moeller’s new athletic director, effective January 29, 2024. With a rich background as an athlete, coach, and general manager, Jonathan will bring a wealth of expertise and passion to Moeller’s athletic programs. Jonathan …
Here are 5 Catholic practices to help strengthen your faith life in 2024
By Diego Lopez Marina ACI Prensa Staff, Jan 17, 2024 / 07:00 am In the constant search for spiritual growth and connection to the sacred in everyday life, discovering new ways to strengthen your Catholic faith can be transformative. Here are five ways that could renew your life of faith in …
Pope Francis: ‘In Christianity, there is no condemnation of the sexual instinct’
By Matthew Santucci Rome Newsroom, Jan 17, 2024 / 09:12 am In a continuation of his catechetical series on vice and virtue, Pope Francis on Wednesday dedicated his general audience to highlighting the difference between love and lust, arguing that “in Christianity, there is no condemnation of the sexual instinct.” Centering …
How a Supreme Court case involving herring fishermen affects the Little Sisters of the Poor
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Jan 16, 2024 / 15:30 pm A Supreme Court case being argued this week could have significant implications for a decade-long religious liberty battle fought by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week in Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. …
Director Martin Scorsese confirms completion of script for ‘A Life of Jesus’
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jan 15, 2024 / 07:00 am Oscar winner Martin Scorsese recently confirmed that a script for his new movie, “A Life of Jesus,” is now finished. In an interview with The Los Angeles Times on Jan. 8, Scorsese said he co-wrote the screenplay with critic and filmmaker …
Americans of faith feel less accepted by society, new survey finds
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 16, 2024 / 09:00 am Religious Americans feel their faith is less accepted by society than in previous years, a new survey by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty found. According to Becket, “the greatest change in perceived feelings of acceptance is among Christians.” …
Religious Americans’ lives possibly at risk in 2024, new report by U.S. bishops says
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 16, 2024 / 10:00 am After a year of renewed attacks on churches and religious centers, the U.S. bishops said in a new report released today that attacks on houses of worship constitute the “largest threat to religious liberty in 2024” and could threaten …
