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Canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray on Frank Pavone’s dismissal from Catholic priesthood: Only the Pope can issue a decision without appeal

To better understand the Church laws and judicial processes involved in cases such as this, CNA sought the expertise of Father Gerald E. Murray, a canon lawyer and the pastor of Holy Family Church in New York City who is a regular contributor to EWTN’s “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo.” What is the typical […]

Canon lawyer Fr. Gerald Murray on Frank Pavone’s dismissal from Catholic priesthood: Only the Pope can issue a decision without appeal

Isaiah 7- The Sign

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 During the time of Isaiah, Israel was continually at war with each other. Jersulem was once again under siege and it says “the heart of the people were moved […]

Isaiah 7- The Sign

How Jesus Found Me When I Lost Sight of His Manger

By Fr Sunil Macwan, SJ – Even though my Jesuit training and priestly ministry have helped me cope with the pandemic’s social challenges reasonably well, questions from elderly relatives and friends have left me perplexed at times. Recently, my old and infirm dad, who is usually upbeat about most things, confided in me on the […]

How Jesus Found Me When I Lost Sight of His Manger

“Gentleness and goodness come off him like aftershave”

St. Nicholas, is the beloved saint who ushers in our Christmas season. The remarkable generosity and simplicity of this fourth century bishop has never ceased to bring joy and warmth to everyone’s heart year after year, yet during his life, St. Nicholas never sought renown; he spread goodness and charity anonymously, unexpectedly. He was as […]

“Gentleness and goodness come off him like aftershave”

Advent: Time to Seek Patiently

Molly Fernandes – When you are downcast the tech world tells you to go digital to relax and unwind. However, at the end of the day, after all the digital fun-fare and play, you find yourself at square one as you get back home or to the place from you left. No doubt, modern gadgets […]

Advent: Time to Seek Patiently

Martyrs: Married couple with 7 children, all executed by the Nazis, could be beatified

Details:  Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of a married couple with seven children who were killed by the Nazis for hiding a Jewish family in their home in Poland. The pope signed on Dec. 17 a decree on the martyrdom of Józef and Wiktoria Ulma, who were executed along with all their children in […]

Martyrs: Married couple with 7 children, all executed by the Nazis, could be beatified

BREAKING: Vatican dismisses Father Frank Pavone from priesthood

Originally based in Staten Island, New York, Priests for Life is now headquartered in Titusville, Florida, within the Diocese of Orlando. That diocese, also, did not respond to CNA’s request for comment Saturday. Pavone has served as the pro-life organization’s national director since 1993. In that role he has a long history of conflicts with […]

BREAKING: Vatican dismisses Father Frank Pavone from priesthood

On Pope Francis’s Birthday, he gives a gift to the Church

Today, December 17, is Pope Francis’s 86th birthday, and earlier today the Vatican announced that the 17th-century Jesuit Matteo Ricci has been declared “Venerable” by the Church. He is now two steps away from canonization (beatification is the next step). This declaration means that the “heroic virtue” of this famous missionary to China has been […]

On Pope Francis’s Birthday, he gives a gift to the Church

Pope Francis honors people who care for ‘poorest of the poor’ on his 86th birthday

By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Dec 17, 2022 / 04:40 am Pope Francis celebrated his 86th birthday on Saturday with the Missionaries of Charity, honoring three people who care for “the poorest of the poor” with the Mother Teresa Award. On Dec. 17, the pope presented Gian Piero, Father Hanna Jallouf, and Silvano Pedrollo with…

Pope Francis honors people who care for ‘poorest of the poor’ on his 86th birthday

How to Pray the ‘Christmas Novena’ That’s Been Said for 300 Years

Stained glass depiction of the Nativity in Brussels. (photo: jorisvo / Shutterstock) An Italian priest named Father Charles Vachetta is credited with writing a novena in 1721 to inspire his parishioners during Advent. Today, that novena is known as the “Christmas Novena.” The nine-day prayer begins on Dec. 16 and concludes on Christmas Eve. Drawing […]

How to Pray the ‘Christmas Novena’ That’s Been Said for 300 Years