Archive for May 17, 2023
Pope Francis: Share the Gospel with zeal like St. Francis Xavier
The pope dedicated his entire general audience to sharing the story of the daring 16th-century saint who risked his life... Read more
Abuse victims share ‘wounded heart’ with Pope Francis after bike trek from Germany
Fifteen abuse victims arrived in Rome this week from Munich to personally urge the pope to heal and prevent sexual... Read more
Pope Francis receives phone call during general audience
After the pope greeted English-speaking pilgrims at his public audience on May 17, one of his assistants walked over to... Read more
Report gives voice to Canada’s Indigenous Christians, highlights need for religious freedom
A report presents the voices of Indigenous Canadians sharing their frustrations about society’s lack of awareness that almost half of... Read more
Nonbinary characters in kids’ Transformers show raise concern, backlash
“Transformers: EarthSpark” launched in November as part of a growing trend that adds transgender or nonbinary characters to children’s television... Read more
North Carolina lawmakers override governor’s veto of 12-week abortion ban
Most abortions will be banned after 12 weeks of pregnancy in North Carolina after Republican lawmakers voted to override Gov.... Read more
New accusations of sexual abuse against Jesuits in Bolivia
Following a report that documented the serial sexual abuse committed in Bolivia by a Jesuit priest, new accusations have been... Read more
Dodgers disinvite anti-Catholic drag performers from Pride Night after backlash
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that the franchise will no longer be honoring a group of drag performers that... Read more
Is Thursday a holy day of obligation? It depends on where you live
May 18 is Ascension Thursday, the day the Church marks 40 days since Jesus’ resurrection and the day he ascended... Read more
Monument to life is installed at Catholic University in Washington, DC
The new “National Life Monument” was unveiled and dedicated today on the campus of The Catholic University of America’s Theological... Read more
