VATICAN CITY- Before reciting the Angelus on March 5, the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis encouraged pilgrims to fight temptations to sin by studying the Word of God as carefully as they study their cell phones. “Someone said: what would happen if we treated the...
The Canary islands ushered in Lent with a display of blasphemy one bishop described as “the saddest day of my stay in Canarias.” They also did an impression of Jesus… The display took place during a drag queen celebration marking Carnival,...
In an address Saturday to parish priests being trained on the new annulment procedure, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of marriage preparation and support during the first years. The Pontiff encouraged priests to behave, “In such a way that your faithful...
The health industry is beginning to recognize the incredible power of a woman’s body. Earlier this month, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists released new recommendations for labor and childbirth. The board has reviewed the efficacy of...
Tokyo, Japan — Nearly 12000 people joined together for a beatification ceremony and mass in honor of Justo Takayam Ukon, a Catholic samurai and martyr, held Feb 4 in Osaka. Ukon is the first Samurai warrior to be beatified. Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the...
Norma McCorvey, “Jane Roe” (from Roe vs Wade), passed away yesterday, from heart failure according to Joshua Prager, a journalist who has written about her in the past and is currently working on a book about Roe v. Wade. She was 69. Norma had a difficult...
