Archive for May 22, 2019

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Gyumri Armenia June 25, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis prays for China invoking Mary Help of Christians

Pope Francis Wednesday asked Our Lady Help of Christians to intercede for Chinese Catholics, whom he said continue to believe... Read more

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States sue over HHS' stronger conscience protections for doctors, nurses

An array of states and cities filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a new Department of Health and Human Services rule... Read more

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Pivonka appointed Franciscan University president

Franciscan University of Steubenville announced that Fr. David Pivonka, TOR, has been appointed the university’s seventh president.  Read more

Gen. Jeff Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa. Courtesy image.?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

The generals who marched with 'Warriors' in Lourdes

Two military generals explained to CNA how their faith impacts their military career, and what the International Military Pilgrimage meant... Read more

Tommaso Di Ruzza, director of the AIF, speaks at a briefing on the authority's annual report, alongside Alessandro Gisotti and Rene Bruelhart, May 21, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Investigative authority continues to fight misuse of Vatican financial entities

The Vatican's Financial Information Authority said in their annual report Tuesday that they continue to catch cases of fraud involving... Read more

Italy's National March for Life, held in Rome, May 18, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Italy's fledgling pro-life movement finds inspiration in US abortion fight

The Italian March for Life was held Saturday as thousands of people from Italy and around the world rallied and... Read more

Then Vice President Joe Biden during a meeting in Kiev, Ukraine, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Biden backs federal abortion protections 'if necessary'

Joe Biden would support federal laws protecting abortion rights “should it become necessary,” according to his campaign staff.  Read more

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Argentinian doctor convicted of refusing to perform abortion

Dr. Leandro Rodríguez Lastra, an OB-GYN in Argentina, was found guilty on Monday of having prevented an abortion, after he... Read more

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These Franciscan University alumni expect 'great things' from new president

Franciscan University of Steubenville announced Wednesday the appointment of Fr. David Pivonka, TOR, as the university’s seventh president. Pivonka is... Read more

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'Lust is a monster': Gay porn star quits industry, joins fight against porn

An actor who has been featured in dozens of homosexual pornographic films has announced his exit from the industry and... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

'Abortion saves lives'? Catholic doctor responds to NYT op-ed

Following an op-ed in the New York Times claiming that all pregnancies are life-threatening, a Catholic doctor emphasized that pregnancy... Read more