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Pope Francis congratulates president-elect Milei of Argentina in phone call
By Julieta Villar ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 21, 2023 / 18:20 pm Pope Francis contacted the president-elect of Argentina, Javier Milei, to congratulate him on his victory in Sunday’s runoff presidential election. The libertarian economist, who ran for the La Libertad Avanza (Freedom Advances) party, will take office on Dec. 10. …
On assassination anniversary, Catholics reflect on JFK’s faith and life
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 22, 2023 / 05:00 am Nov. 22, 1963, was a day of mourning for the United States as President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Now, 60 years later, Catholics continue to look back at his life and legacy and the role his faith played …
Thanksgiving: 10 saintly quotes to reflect on this Thanksgiving
by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 25, 2021 / 00:00 am A thanksgiving should be made to God each and every day, according to the saints in heaven. In special celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, here are 10 saintly quotes on the importance of gratitude. 1. St. Mother Teresa of …
After losses, pro-life movement sees need to adjust strategy for 2024 referendums
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 21, 2023 / 15:30 pm With nearly a dozen abortion-related referendums possible on state ballots in 2024, the pro-life movement is looking to adjust its strategy after suffering a string of referendum losses, including November’s 13-point defeat in Ohio. “We need to get better …
As home schooling soars in U.S., Catholic schools struggle to recover from pandemic
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Nov 18, 2023 / 06:00 am As Catholic schools struggle to reach pre-pandemic student enrollment levels, Catholic home education appears to be enjoying a small renaissance, in keeping with trends showing an ongoing spike in home schooling across the U.S. The Washington Post last month reported that home …
Here’s what ‘border bishops’ think about the migrant crisis
By Peter Pinedo Baltimore, Md., Nov 17, 2023 / 18:20 pm Several Texas bishops are expressing grave concern about the ongoing migrant crisis and are underscoring the need for “comprehensive immigration reform” as the situation is untenable for their dioceses. More than 2.5 million illegal immigrants crossed the southern border last …
On the power of Thanksgiving
By Rebecca Ryskind Teti Nov 23, 2010 A couple of years ago my husband and I took the kids on a Thanksgiving trip to Yorktown. The battlefield is well-preserved, and the historical preservationists keep a live encampment on site for the benefit of tourists. No history-book description of the conditions of …
National Eucharistic Congress releases schedule, offers scholarships and weekend passes
By Joe Bukuras CNA Staff, Nov 16, 2023 / 17:10 pm With the National Eucharistic Congress just eight months away, the U.S. bishops announced that scholarships and single-day and weekend passes will be available to make it possible for more Catholics to attend the event to be held next July in …
Vatican doctrine office reaffirms that Catholics cannot be Freemasons
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Nov 15, 2023 / 05:40 am The Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) released a document on Wednesday reaffirming that Catholics are forbidden from becoming Freemasons. The new document signed by Pope Francis and DDF Prefect Cardinal Victor Fernández was written in response to a …
Ousted Bishop Strickland leads rosary outside U.S. bishops’ conference
By Joe Bukuras Baltimore, Md., Nov 14, 2023 / 18:20 pm Bishop Joseph Strickland didn’t join his fellow U.S. bishops at their annual fall assembly on Tuesday, but he wasn’t far away, leading the recitation of the rosary for a few dozen people outside the waterfront hotel where the bishops’ meeting …
