Category: Religious

Pope Francis has affirmed “the wonder and joy” of being born in his preface to a new book by scientists exploring the “‘miracle’ that is life”. By SPUC–the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children Pope Francis has written a preface for a book, Il miracolo della vita (The Miracle of Life), a work examining the subject …

‘The government has seen the light and has abandoned its attempt to force an Oklahoma hospital to blow out a small candle or stop serving elderly, disabled, and low-income patients.’ By Jean Mondoro TULSA, Oklahoma — A Catholic hospital system has emerged victorious after the Biden administration attempted to force it to snuff out a sanctuary …

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation It was always the saddest day of my year—Good Friday at the abortion center in my hometown. On the day that Christians recognize the death of Jesus Christ, car after car would jam into the center’s parking lot, with the drivers and passengers seeking relief from …

By Tyler O’Neil  Sen. Josh Hawley on Wednesday pressed Attorney General Merrick Garland on the FBI memo urging agents to probe the alleged nexus between racially motivated violent extremists and “radical-traditional Catholics.” “How many informants do you have in Catholic churches across America?” Hawley, R-Mo., repeatedly asked during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Garland responded that the FBI does …

Archbishop Broglio’s comments were a direct response to Joe Biden’s claim that ‘not all’ of the US Catholic bishops were supportive of a move to ban taxpayer funds for abortion. By Michael Haynes WASHINGTON, D.C. — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has responded to President Joe Biden’s recent comments on …

By Dave Andrusko In his address on Monday to the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, Pope Francis spoke up unequivocally on behalf of unborn children and their mothers. Writing for Vatican News, Salvatore Cernuzio quoted from the Pontiff’s remarks: Peace also demands that we defend life, a good today endangered “all too often even in …

By Lowell Highby, Lutherans for Life Editor’s note. These  wonderful resources from Lutherans for Life can be found at lutheransforlife.org and the Concordia Publishing House. The word “abortion” does not appear in the Bible. Yet, God’s Word has plenty to say that relates directly to abortion. Here’s the reason: God’s Word is about life (John …

‘I continue to call on the President and all our elected officials to increase support and care to mothers and babies, rather than facilitate the destruction of defenseless, voiceless human beings,’ wrote Archbishop Lori. By Michael Haynes A leading U.S. Catholic bishop has hit back at President Joe Biden’s August 3 executive order facilitating abortion, …

By Parliamentary Network for Critical Issue  A new constitution is set to be approved or rejected in a national vote on September 4. The Catholic bishops conference in Chile has studied the text and is warning that “An informed discernment and a conscientious vote is necessary”. The bishops most strenuously object to the proposition that …

By Joseph Naumann, archbishop for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Editor’s note. This is taken from May 20th issue off The Leaven, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City. Once again, I encourage every member of the archdiocese to vote in favor of the “Value Them Both” amendment. While I earnestly …

Church of the Ascension’s grade school was vandalized around 1 a.m. on July 10. This message was accompanied by another on the school’s front doors. The vandal also spray painted a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the parish grounds.  By The Leaven Editor’s note. The Leaven is the official newspaper of the Archdiocese …