Pope Francis proclaims World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 31, 2021 / 06:30 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis announced Sunday the establishment of an international day to honor grandparents and the elderly to take place each year in July. “The Holy Spirit … arouses thoughts and words of wisdom in the elderly today: …
Why the Mexico City Policy is so significant
by Matt Hadro Washington D.C., Jan 29, 2021 / 06:30 am MT (CNA).- On Thursday, President Joe Biden struck down bans on U.S. funding of international pro-abortion groups—an act that could have far-reaching consequences. Biden on Thursday issued a sweeping presidential memorandum on “Protecting Women’s Health at Home and Abroad,” …
Pope Francis encourages catechists to lead others to a personal encounter with Jesus
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 31, 2021 / 08:00 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis said Saturday that catechists have the vital responsibility of leading others to a personal encounter with Jesus through prayer, the sacraments, and Scripture. “The kerygma is a person: Jesus Christ. Catechesis is a special space …
Pope Francis meets with Cardinal Cupich after Biden inauguration statement dispute
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 30, 2021 / 08:00 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis met with Cardinal Blase Cupich on Saturday, 10 days after the cardinal publicly criticized the U.S. bishops’ official statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden. The private audience occurred in the Apostolic Palace on …
Michigan diocese mourns as nine nuns die from coronavirus
Lansing, Mich., Jan 29, 2021 / 03:46 pm MT (CNA).- The Diocese of Lansing offered its condolences and prayerful support after the coronavirus hit a religious retirement home this month and nine nuns died. Bishop Earl Boyea of Lansing issued a statement Jan. 28 expressing sorrow over the deaths and …
Cardinal Dolan quarantining after contact with COVID-positive individual
CNA Staff, Jan 29, 2021 / 06:27 pm MT (CNA).- The Archdiocese of New York announced Thursday that Cardinal Timothy Dolan is quarantining after “close contact” with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The cardinal does not currently have symptoms. “Cardinal Timothy Dolan has cancelled all public appearances, including celebrating …
‘A rescue mission of truly loving people’: Tim Tebow calls on pro-lifers to change the culture
by Christine Rousselle Washington D.C., Jan 29, 2021 / 02:30 pm MT (CNA).- Speakers at the 2021 March for Life rally on Friday called pro-lifers to change the culture and not be discouraged at political setbacks. “We need to live on a rescue mission of truly loving people well,” said …
Local Hero Honored: La Salle High School’s Campus Minister Recognized by Companions on a Journey for National Child’s Grief Awareness Day
by Jacqueline Lazar One in 11 children in Ohio will experience the death of a parent or sibling by their 18th birthday, and by 24, this statistic doubles. When a child or teen experiences the death of a family member or close friend, it can rattle them to their core, …
Pope Francis calls for ‘mission of compassion’ spurred by pandemic
Vatican City, Jan 29, 2021 / 04:35 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis urged Catholics on Friday to engage in a “mission of compassion” to a world ravaged by the coronavirus crisis. Writing in his World Mission Day message, released on Jan. 29, the pope warned Catholics not to succumb to …
Live! 9 days for Life Novena, Day 9, Friday, January 29, 2021, 11:00 a.m.
Live! 9 days for Life Novena, Day 9, Friday, January 29, 2021, 11:00 a.m. Live! 9 days for Life Novena, Day 8, Thursday, January 28, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Pro-Life Holy Hour from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains. 9 Days for Life Novena, Day 6, Wednesday, January 27 …
