The pope will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis during the Jubilee for Adolescents in Rome April 25-27 and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati during the Jubilee of Young People in Rome July 28-Aug. 3.
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Catholic Groups Merge Events for Giant Pro-Life Youth Rally Before March for Life
Before joining other pro-life advocates at the March for Life in Washington, Shannon Allen spent an evening with thousands of other teens. Inside a darkened arena, the crowd around her clapped to the upbeat music, cheered for the speakers and knelt in silence as a Eucharistic procession wound its way through the stadium.
Pope Calls on G20 to Work for Food Equality, End Armed Conflicts
The “silent acceptance” of famine in the world is a “scandalous injustice and a grave offense” that requires the unified attention of the international system, Pope Francis said.
Catholic Groups Reiterate ‘Solidarity with Immigrants’ Amid a New Administration, Congress
Catholic organizations have reiterated their “solidarity with immigrants” and shared what the first 100 days of a second Trump administration may bring on immigration policy.
The Poor Cannot Keep Waiting for Justice, Solidarity, Pope Says
A Christian faith that does not disturb the powers that be and cannot generate a serious commitment to charity becomes an innocuous devotion, Pope Francis said.
Pope Calls for Investigation of Possible Genocide in Gaza
Pope Francis said the international community should investigate whether Israel’s military actions in Gaza constitute genocide.
Trump’s Nomination of RFK Jr. to HHS Sets Stage for Contentious Confirmation Process
President-elect Donald Trump named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Nov. 14 as his pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services, potentially setting up a contentious confirmation battle for the vaccine critic and abortion proponent.
Texas High Court Rejects Execution Delay for Man Convicted of ‘Shaken Baby’ Murder
The Texas Supreme Court Nov. 15 denied a state House committee’s attempt to delay the execution of a man convicted of murder in the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter, after lawmakers questioned the evidence behind his conviction.
Pope Meets Israeli Citizens Freed From Captivity in Gaza
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis met with a group of Israelis and their family members who were freed after being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas and other Palestinian militants. The private meeting with 16 people, including two children, took place at the Vatican Nov. 14. A few members held posters […]
Joyful Anticipation as Advent Approaches
In just a few short weeks, we will begin the season of Advent, which is the start of a new liturgical year. Advent is one of my favorite liturgical seasons. Although the shortest in time, only four weeks, it is, for me, a time of deep spiritual preparation.