(CNA/EWTN News)—God commanded it, Jesus practiced it, Church Fathers have preached the importance of it – fasting is a powerful and fundamental part of the Christian life. But for many … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CNA)—Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield in Illinois has reiterated that U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin should not receive Holy Communion due to the Catholic lawmaker’s support for abortion, including … Continued
(CNA/EWTN News)—Compared to 2016, attacks against Christians in India by Hindu extremists more than doubled in 2017 amid efforts to label the religious minority a danger to the state. The … Continued
(CNA/EWTN News)—As the Republic of Ireland prepares to vote in a referendum that could liberalize the country’s abortion laws, a recent poll has shown dwindling support for a change in … Continued
(CNA/EWTN News)—The first State of the Nation address by South Africa’s new president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been welcomed by one of the country’s Jesuit priests for its call to create … Continued
(CNA/EWTN News)—After the Senate failed to pass a bipartisan bill that would offer protections for immigrants, U.S. bishops noted their disappointment and urged leaders to focus their efforts on finding … Continued
(CNA/EWTN News) An Icelandic bill that would bar circumcision for non-medical reasons has given rise to opposition from various religious groups, including Christians as well as Jews and Muslims. “Protecting … Continued
(CNA/EWTN News) The British government has said it will not overrule a Bermudian law passed earlier this month which abolishes same-sex marriage, less than a year after the institution was … Continued
(CNA/EWTN News) According to a recent study, wedding bells are not ringing for the majority of younger adults in the United States, while marriage rates for older adults have increased … Continued
MADRID (ACI Prensa)—Spain’s National Court has ruled that the Family Planning Federation, a subsidiary of Planned Parenthood International, can no longer be designated as a “public service organization” in Spain. … Continued