The Holy See Press Office published this Thursday, June 2, the telegram that Pope Francis addressed to Queen Elizabeth II of England on the occasion of her 70 years of reign. “On the joyful occasion of Her Majesty’s birthday, and as we celebrate this year’s platinum anniversary, I send you […]
Controversies
Body of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be permanently exhibited in Assisi
The Diocese of Assisi-Nocera Umbra-Gualdo Tadino (Italy) reported this June 1 that the body of the young Blessed Carlo Acutis will be permanently exhibited in the Santuario della Spogliazione (Dispossession) of Assisi where he rests. According to a statement from the Diocese of Assisi, the local Bishop, Msgr. Domenico Sorrentino, […]
Pope Francis asks that Ukrainian wheat not be used “as a weapon of war”
At the end of the General Audience this Wednesday, June 1, Pope Francis set his sights on the war in Ukraine. He spoke before the faithful present in Saint Peter’s Square about “blocking the export of wheat from Ukraineon which the lives of millions of people depend, especially in the […]
Archbishop joins rejections against pornography congress in Colombia
The Archbishop of Barranquilla (Colombia), Msgr. Pablo Salas Anteliz, joined the voices of rejection against holding an international congress on pornography in this city and called on the municipality to offer families proposals that strengthen human dignity and Don’t just focus on the economy. ? Statement from the Archbishop of […]
Today is the Feast of the Visitation of Mary and the Church exclaims “Blessed are you among women!”
Every May 31, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary to Saint Elizabeth, her cousin, who was also in a state of good hope. May closes with this significant celebration, a month dedicated to our Heavenly Mother. Consequently, it is a beautiful detail provided […]
They denounce that “trans” Barbie seeks sexual perversion of children
Talis Romero, a young pro-life and pro-family leader in Puerto Rico, denounced that the new “trans” Barbie from the Mattel company seeks the “sexual perversion of children.” Romero, from the “Rescando laIdentidad” initiative, commented with ACI Prensa on the recent launch of the new “trans” Barbie, with which Mattel pays […]
Today is the feast of King San Fernando III, patron saint of rulers and protector of the underdog
Every May 30, the feast of King San Fernando III, patron saint of Spain, is also celebrated. San Fernando was a man of immense faith. As a ruler he always acted inspired by Christian values, which greatly contributed to the aggrandizement of his nation. His life can be understood through […]
Saint Joan of Arc: This would be the portrait of the French martyr
In 2017, two Brazilian specialists presented a reconstruction work that indicates what the physical appearance of Saint Joan of Arc, the French heroine and martyr, would have been like. Although she has been depicted in movies and in some artwork as a young blonde with long hair, according to researchers […]
Today is the feast of Saint Úrsula Ledóchowska, talented educator
Saint Úrsula Ledóchowska was an Austrian religious, founder of various evangelizing initiatives, such as the Congregation of the Ursuline Religious of the Sacred Heart of the Agonizing Jesus -the most important-, as well as training and teaching centers. One of the peculiarities of the apostolate of this saint was her […]
What does the Catholic Church celebrate on the Solemnity of the Ascension?
On the occasion of the liturgical feast of the Ascension of the Lord, to be held next Sunday, May 29, the Bishop of Córdoba, Msgr. Demetrio Fernández, recalled why in this celebration we Catholics remember that “Heaven is our goal.” The Solemnity of the Ascension was celebrated on May 26, […]