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Two Catholic movies back in theaters for encores after stellar showings
by Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., Oct 12, 2022 / 11:45 am Two new Catholic movies that debuted in theaters in September and October are coming back to the big screen for encores by popular demand. American moviegoers will be able to see “Saint Michael: Meet the Angel” in theaters Oct. …
YouTube adds abortion info to Catholic, pro-life videos
by Kevin J. Jones Denver, Colo., Oct 11, 2022 / 16:00 pm Many YouTube videos produced by Catholic or pro-life organizations will now bear an abortion disclaimer and links to an abortion webpage, as YouTube claims that abortion is a topic prone to misinformation. The move means many YouTube videos …
New York judge paves way for recognition of ‘multi-person relationships’
by CNA Staff Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 10, 2022 / 16:25 pm A New York judge opened the door to legal recognition of multi-partner relationships while ruling in a housing court case. In a ruling on a dispute over a rent-stabilized apartment, Judge Karen May Bacdayan of the Civil Court …
Marijuana legalization is on the ballot in five states. What should Catholics think?
by Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Oct 11, 2022 / 10:05 am On Nov. 8 voters in five states — Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota — will decide on whether to legalize recreational marijuana use. Catholic bishops in several of those states have urged voters to reject ballot measures that would legalize marijuana, citing …
Tulsi Gabbard leaves Democratic Party, cites ‘wokeness’ and hostility to ‘people of faith’
by Edie Heipel Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 11, 2022 / 15:00 pm Former Hawaii congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard announced Tuesday that she is leaving the Democratic Party, citing a long list of reasons including its hostility to “people of faith.” “Any political party that is trying to …
The holy rosary, a spiritual weapon that lights hearts on fire
by Daniel Ibañez Rome Newsroom, Oct 9, 2022 / 08:00 am October is the month of the rosary. Catholics around the world are encouraged to join in praying the rosary daily to honor the Virgin Mary. On Oct. 7, Catholics celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. It …
Catholic schools are booming — new EWTN poll sheds light on possible reasons
by Jonah McKeown, Zelda Caldwell Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 7, 2022 / 06:00 am An EWTN News/RealClear Opinion Research poll of Catholic voters suggests that dissatisfaction with several aspects of public education may help explain why Catholic schools are enjoying an increase in enrollment nationwide. The poll found that 74% of …
EWTN Poll: U.S. Catholics have strong belief in angels, but Eucharistic devotion lags
by Joe Bukuras, Kevin J. Jones Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 8, 2022 / 14:05 pm A new survey shows that Catholics are more likely to profess belief in guardian angels than belief in the Catholic doctrine of the Eucharist. The results are both a challenge and an opportunity to grow in …
Mark Houck calls men to fight ‘noble battles.’ A controversial indictment is his biggest one yet
by Shannon Mullen, Joe Bukuras Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 7, 2022 / 18:07 pm In the Catholic apostolate he leads, Mark Houck encourages men of faith to wage “noble battles,” particularly against pornography and abortion. “Men have to look around their culture, their community, in their church and see ‘Where can …
‘Devotions with Daisy’: priest spreads joy, glorifies God
by Mary Kroner / Southern Nebraska Register Lincoln, Neb., Oct 8, 2022 / 06:00 am St. Francis of Assisi once said, “Spiritual joy arises from purity of the heart and perseverance in prayer.” A priest of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, hopes to offer spiritual joy through his blog “Devotions …
