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Pope Francis makes surprise visit to 200 children for catechism in Rome suburb
Posted on 04/12/2024 17:30 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 12, 2024 / 13:30 pm (CNA).
Pope Francis made a special “getaway” from the Vatican on Thursday to meet with a group of 200 children at a parish in metro Rome.
From papal secretary to nuncio? Report of a diplomatic role for Gänswein unconfirmed
Posted on 04/12/2024 14:25 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
CNA Newsroom, Apr 12, 2024 / 10:25 am (CNA).
While speculation is again running rife on social media about Archbishop Georg Gänswein’s next role, neither he nor the Vatican have confirmed a nuncio posting.
Portuguese bishops announce financial compensation fund for Church abuse victims
Posted on 04/11/2024 19:25 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
CNA Staff, Apr 11, 2024 / 15:25 pm (CNA).
An independent commission authorized by the Portuguese bishops found that thousands of children had been sexually abused by priests and others.
Bishop-elect dies within days of his episcopal consecration
Posted on 04/11/2024 18:05 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 11, 2024 / 14:05 pm (CNA).
The Diocese of Dunkeld, Scotland, announced that Father Martin Chambers passed away at the age of 59 just weeks before being consecrated bishop.
Report: Society of St. Pius X priest admits to years of sexual misconduct with minors
Posted on 04/11/2024 10:45 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
CNA Newsroom, Apr 11, 2024 / 06:45 am (CNA).
“I ask for forgiveness from the victims and deeply regret everything I have done,” the priest said.
After protest from Catholics, blasphemous potato chip ad ordered pulled in Italy
Posted on 04/10/2024 14:50 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
CNA Staff, Apr 10, 2024 / 10:50 am (CNA).
In the advertisement, an abbess fills a ciborium with potato chips instead of Eucharistic hosts prior to Mass.
Foundation releases never-before-seen images of Padre Pio
Posted on 04/10/2024 10:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
CNA Staff, Apr 10, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA).
To mark its 10th anniversary, the Saint Pio Foundation in the United States will release all 10 photographs of Padre Pio on April 29.
Catholic bishops say abortion can ‘never be a fundamental right’ ahead of EU charter vote
Posted on 04/9/2024 21:30 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
CNA Staff, Apr 9, 2024 / 17:30 pm (CNA).
Catholic bishops in the European Union reiterated that a right to abortion can never be a “fundamental” right ahead of a Thursday vote to amend the EU charter.
Spanish archbishop raises thorny topics in country’s immigration debate
Posted on 04/8/2024 20:25 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 8, 2024 / 16:25 pm (CNA).
Among the issues raised by Archbishop Luis Argüello is “the role of organized crime in facilitating illegal immigration.”
Study from Netherlands: Most children outgrow transgender inclinations
Posted on 04/8/2024 10:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 8, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA).
The 15-year study, which was conducted by researchers at the Netherlands’ University of Groningen, tracked the gender unhappiness rates of 2,772 study participants.