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Pope Francis Battles ‘Complex’ Lung Infection at Gemelli Hospital as Vatican Cancels Wednesday Audience…

February 17, 2025 / 1 minute of reading

"The results of the medical tests carried out over the past few days and today have shown a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract, which has led to a further change in therapy."All tests carried out to date are [...]

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Catholicism at the Oscars: Inside The Catholic Church's Historic Influence on Hollywood Films

February 17, 2025 / 6 minutes of reading

Hollywood may seem like the furthest thing from a place that nurtures the Catholic faith, but the influence of Catholicism is undeniable in the American film industry. --- While Hollywood may sometimes seem like the furthest thing from a place that [...]

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Did Planned Parenthood Scrub Its Instagram So DOGE Wouldn’t Defund?

February 17, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

Last week, the Planned Parenthood abortion business scrubbed its Instagram account. Every single post over a number of years just vanished. This action coincides with massive call for DOGE to defend the abortion giant. And some pro-life advocates are [...]

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Abortions drop 28% in Florida, but 60,000 babies were still killed last year

February 17, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

Ron DeSantis said Florida is building a ‘culture of life’ in reference to a 28-percent drop in reported abortions. However, the state’s six-week prohibition does not protect all babies. More than 60,000 babies were aborted in 2024 in the [...]

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From international pickpocket to redemption: Víctor Sono’s story

February 16, 2025 / 8 minutes of reading

Notorious former international pickpocket Víctor Sono Neira. / Credit: Diego López Marina/ACI Prensa Lima Newsroom, Feb 16, 2025 / 11:00 am (CNA). Víctor Sono Neira spent years trapped in addiction and crime as an international pickpocket. In a... [...] --- Notorious former international [...]

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School officials ban crucifix in CT school; Catholic teacher files suit

February 16, 2025 / 6 minutes of reading

In December of last year, officials in the New Britain, Connecticut, school district suspended teacher Marisol Arroyo-Castro for insubordination after she ignored their orders to remove a small crucifix from near her desk. This essay [...] --- (Image: Kelsey Todd / [...]

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Editor’s Pick: 7 Books on Pastoral Ministry

February 15, 2025 / 6 minutes of reading

These seven recent books will enrich the spiritual lives of elders and pastors as they grow in understanding the methods and theological foundations of soul care. --- Imposter syndrome is real. Many highly qualified people in fields like medicine, sports, and [...]

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Pope Francis ‘peaceful’ after first night in Rome hospital

February 15, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

A view of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis was delivered Feb. 14, 2025, to receive treatment for bronchitis. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA CNA Newsroom, Feb 15, 2025 / 05:53 am (CNA). Pope Francis had a “peaceful night” and read several [...]

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College Hosts “Self-Managed Abortion Event” Encouraging Students to Kill Babies Themselves

February 14, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

New York City’s Barnard College is holding a “self-managed abortion” event in which participants will learn about herbs and plants that induce abortion. The herbs will be available in a garden on campus. The event description states, “Join the BC-CU [...]

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Actress Sally Field Reveals She Secretly Aborted Her Baby at 17

February 14, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

Award-winning actress Sally Field shared her painful experience with an illegal abortion to support its legalization. But instead of helping her cause, her story is proving the opposite point. Field shared her story in a video posted to her [...]

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