‘Weeping’ statue of Mary investigated by N.M. diocese
Las Cruces, N.M. (CNA)—A New Mexican diocese is investigating a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that some Catholics say has been “weeping” for more than a month. Bishop Oscar … Continued
Las Cruces, N.M. (CNA)—A New Mexican diocese is investigating a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that some Catholics say has been “weeping” for more than a month. Bishop Oscar … Continued
Vatican City (CNA)—Pope Francis surprised wedding guests Saturday when he unexpectedly celebrated a marriage being held at a small chapel in the Vatican Gardens. “Look who came as a surprise! … Continued
Lincoln, Neb. (CNA/EWTN News)—Nebraska’s bishops on Friday issued a statement opposing the execution of Carey Dean Moore, whose execution date has been set for Aug. 14. “Our society has a … Continued
Nagasaki, Japan (CNA/EWTN News)—Places of major importance for Japanese Christianity, including the Nagasaki basilica commemorating 26 Catholic martyrs, have been selected as UNESCO World Heritage sites. “These sites bear unique … Continued
Editor’s note: The B.C. Catholic interviewed Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, Nigeria about the violence in his country as he visited Vancouver earlier this month. Read what he had to … Continued
VIENNA (CNA)—U.S. President Donald Trump has called for a new military branch referred to as the “space force,” but the Holy See is encouraging a unified, peaceful approach to space … Continued
Canberra, Australia (CNA/EWTN News)—As Australian states and territories pass and consider laws requiring priests to break the seal of confession to report cases of child sex abuse, Catholic priests are … Continued
Washington D.C. (CNA/EWTN News)—The Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favour of a Colorado baker who declined to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in 2012. The 7-2 … Continued
Vatican City (CNA/EWTN News)—Pope Francis will meet for three days next month with victims of a Chilean priest who committed sexual abuse as well as abuse of power and conscience, … Continued
Mexico City, Mexico (CNA/EWTN News)—Emma Morosini has been called the “pilgrim grandmother.” Earlier this month, at the age of 94, she earned that nickname by concluding a 570-mile walking pilgrimage … Continued