Pope Francis, Mississippi bishop offer prayers for victims of deadly tornado

By Shannon Mullen Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 26, 2023 / 07:20 am Pope Francis on Sunday offered prayers for the victims of a deadly tornado that struck parts of Mississippi and Alabama Friday night. Cutting a swath of ruin across the impoverished Mississippi Delta, the twister killed at least 26 people …
Nancy Pelosi criticizes the U.S. Catholic bishops during Georgetown panel discussion

By Peter Pinedo Washington D.C., Mar 24, 2023 / 16:12 pm Speaking at a panel discussion at Georgetown University’s Center on Faith and Justice on Thursday, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi criticized the U.S. Catholic bishops over their opposition to abortion and transgender treatments for children. “They [the bishops] …
Mary in TWO Minutes

What’s the big deal with Catholics and the Virgin Mary? Do they worship her or just pray to her? What’s the Annunciation? What’s the Immaculate Conception? What’s the Assumption? Note: Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Prosecutors drop case of alleged ‘cover up’ against Benedict XVI

By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Mar 22, 2023 / 16:30 pm A potential legal case against Pope Benedict XVI over his handling of abuse during his time as archbishop of Munich has been dropped. The public prosecutor’s office in Munich said on Tuesday it had “discontinued its investigations” against Cardinals Joseph …
Biden DOJ sued for allegedly hiding info on attacks of churches, pro-life groups

By Tyler Arnold Washington D.C., Mar 22, 2023 / 14:47 pm A coalition of conservative organizations is taking legal action to obtain documents from the Department of Justice related to the surge in pro-abortion attacks on churches and pro-life pregnancy centers and a lack of prosecution from the agency. Based on …
New Orleans Auxiliary Bishop Cheri dies at 71 after lengthy illness

By Peter Finney Jr. New Orleans, La., Mar 22, 2023 / 16:00 pm Bishop Fernand (Ferd) Joseph Cheri III, OFM, a New Orleans native who had served since 2015 as auxiliary bishop of New Orleans, died March 21 at Chateau de Notre Dame in New Orleans following a lengthy illness. Cheri, …
Beautiful new film on Camino de Santiago pilgrimage is a ‘perfect Lenten meditation’

By Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., Mar 21, 2023 / 14:00 pm A new film that takes moviegoers along on a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in Spain is being released in theaters for one day only on March 28. The Camino de Santiago, also known as “The Way of St. …
Notre Dame ‘abortion doula’ talk was unworthy of Catholic university, local bishop laments

By Kevin J. Jones CNA Newsroom, Mar 22, 2023 / 08:06 am The University of Notre Dame’s local bishop has strongly criticized the Catholic university for hosting a “reproductive justice” talk featuring abortion doula Ash Williams, who described abortion as “a type of birth.” According to a National Public Radio profile, Williams’ …
Disney doc features Pope Francis’ talk with Gen Z on LGBTQ issues, abortion, and more

By Peter Pinedo Washington D.C., Mar 21, 2023 / 13:30 pm Disney will release a new documentary April 5 titled “The Pope Answers,” airing an extended conversation between Pope Francis and 10 members of Generation Z, discussing the Church’s stance on LGBTQ+ issues, abortion, clergy abuse, feminism, and more. Shot in …
Encounter Jesus in the Mass this Easter with this 7-week series offered by the Eucharistic Revival

by Peter Pinedo Washington D.C., Mar 20, 2023 / 15:36 pm This Easter season the U.S. bishops are inviting old and new Catholics to discover the truth, beauty, and goodness of the Mass through a brand-new reflection series releasing every Thursday from Divine Mercy Sunday to Pentecost, April 13 through …