Dominican Republic: Bishops reaffirm that life is sacred
“A high percentage of Dominican households are led by young, single and poor women, facing critical challenges such as food, housing, security and health. Poverty, lack of job training and…
Synod on Synodality: Pope Francis launches study groups to analyze key issues
The second session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will take place from October 2 to 27. Assembly participants will arrive in Rome on September…
The Catholic app Mass Schedules exceeds one and a half million downloads
Every time a user submits information about a church, the team searches the church on the Internet, compares the geolocation data, and searches for more information. In 2023, 100% of…
Why does the Church mandate fasting and abstinence on specific dates?
These practices have deep roots in history and theology. Fasting dates back to biblical times, where figures like Moses (Exodus 34, 28)Elias (1 Reyes 19, 8) and Jesus himself (Mc.…
Fact Check: Did Pope Francis replace fasting in Lent?
By David Ramos February 16, 2024 / 01:36 PM Facts: Through social networks and WhatsApp circulates a message which states that Pope Francis proposed 11 “fasts” and 15 “acts of…
Grammy-winning priest accused of sexual misconduct suspended
By Daniel Payne February 16, 2024 / 01:12 PM The Diocese of Venice, in the state of Florida (United States), suspended a well-known priest after receiving accusations of inappropriate sexual…
Pope Francis answers the question: Why was he chosen?
In the book, Pope Francis offers details of his life, both as a layman and as a religious and, of course, since his election to the pontificate. Thus, he explains…
Lent 2024: Learn the story of the monks who fasted with beer
By Central Editorial February 16, 2024 / 09:27 AM The commitment of the monks of the Order of Minims during the time of Lent, preparatory to Easter, is to fast…
Catholic mother killed in shooting after Kansas City Chiefs victory parade
Por Jonah McKeown February 15, 2024 / 04:44 PM After a shooting yesterday afternoon in downtown Kansas City following the massive parade for their Super Bowl victory, nearly two dozen…
Why does the Catholic Church celebrate the language festival of Saint Anthony of Padua?
By Abel Camasca February 15, 2024 / 01:57 PM Every February 15, the festival of the language of Saint Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church, is celebrated. This is…