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Seek the Lord February 2022
The pandemic-necessitated change from physical to virtual interactions in business, education and even entertainment reminded us that in-person communication is the fullest and best form of communication. That is why God became one of us through the Incarnation. And yet, the Good News has always reached the largest numbers of …
NY auxiliary appointed by Pope Francis will be one of world’s youngest bishops
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 25, 2022 / 05:49 am Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed two new auxiliaries for the Archdiocese of New York, one of whom will be one of the world’s youngest bishops. The Vatican announced on Jan. 25 that Father Joseph A. Espaillat and Father John S. Bonnici …
Catholic bishops of Ukraine and Poland say Russia tensions pose ‘great danger’
by CNA Staff Kyiv, Ukraine, Jan 24, 2022 / 06:05 am Catholic bishops in Ukraine and Poland said on Monday that rising tensions with Russia pose “a great danger” to the whole of Europe. In a joint message on Jan. 24, Church leaders appealed to governments to “refrain from hostilities” in Ukraine, …
NYC pro-abortion activists curse at churchgoers, beam ‘God loves abortion’ onto St. Patrick’s Cathedral
by Joe Bukuras New York City, N.Y., Jan 24, 2022 / 16:15 pm Barricades and a line of police protected pro-life attendees entering and exiting the Archdiocese of New York’s Prayer Vigil for Life at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Saturday night, as members of the activist group New York City for …
Biden reaffirms support for abortion on anniversary of Roe v. Wade
by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 22, 2022 / 10:40 am President Joe Biden pledged to defend a so-called right to abortion and reaffirmed his commitment to the widespread availability of the procedure in a Jan. 22 statement marking the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that …
‘Every person matters,’ Father Mike Schmitz tells pro-life marchers
by Shannon Mullen Washington D.C., Jan 21, 2022 / 14:24 pm The popular podcaster and YouTube star Father Mike Schmitz came well-prepared for his speech at the March for Life rally Friday. “The first speech I ever gave in my entire life was in eighth grade. We got a chance …
January 22 Saint Vincent
St. Vincent was Deacon of Saragossa, and a martyr under Diocletian in 304. This most renowned martyr of Spain is represented in the dalmatic of a deacon, and has as emblems a cross, a raven, a grate, or a fire-pile. He is honored as patron in Valencia, Saragossa and Portugal. Very …
Cardinal Gregory criticizes activist group’s ‘antics’ at basilica on eve of March for Life
by Joe Bukuras Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 21, 2022 / 10:20 am Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, responded strongly Friday to an activist group’s projection of pro-choice messages on the facade of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Thursday night, the eve of the annual …
Seven things to know about March for Life speaker Father Mike Schmitz
by Kate Olivera Denver Newsroom, Jan 21, 2022 / 06:00 am Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates are expected to gather at the National Mall in Washington later today for the annual March for Life. The march will kick off with a noon rally featuring speakers including the host of …
Joe Donnelly confirmed as US ambassador to the Holy See
by CNA Staff Washington D.C., Jan 20, 2022 / 17:18 pm In a voice vote on Thursday the U.S. Senate confirmed Joe Donnelly as ambassador to the Holy See. The former senator for Indiana was nominated for the post by president Joe Biden in October 2021. The Jan. 20 vote …
