Today, March 13, the Church remembers Saint Euphrasia of Constantinople, a fourth-century nun, an important figure in female monasticism in antiquity. protected from the emperor Euphrasia was the daughter of Antigonus, a senator from Constantinople, related to Emperor Theodosius I. A year after Euphrasia’s birth, Antigonus died, leaving the little […]
Controversies
“More civilians than soldiers are dying”, denounces the Archbishop of Ukraine
The Major Archbishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, warned that in the midst of the war between Russia and Ukraine, currently “more civilians are dying than soldiers.” Although he lamented the situation of Ukrainian citizens, the archbishop also delivered a message of hope: Ukraine is […]
Catholic politicians who voted in favor of abortion will not be able to receive communion in Culiacán, Mexico
Given the recent decriminalization of free abortion up to 13 weeks in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, the Diocese of Culiacán issued a harsh warning: Catholic politicians who voted in favor of this law cannot receive the Eucharist or be godparents in other sacraments. In an open letter, Fr. Miguel […]
Shrines dedicated to the Virgin of Fatima will join in prayer for the conversion of Russia
Next Sunday, March 13, all the sanctuaries dedicated to the Virgin of Fatima in the world have been summoned to join in prayer for the conversion of Russia. Andrew Draus, rector of the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima in Krisovychi, in the Ukrainian region of Lviv, invited […]
Heart of a Father: Premiere of a film about Saint Joseph will be at La Sagrada Familia
The famous Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona will be the scene of the premiere of the film “Heart of a Father” on March 15a documentary by Goya Producciones that rediscovers the figure of Saint Joseph of Nazareth, not only as the Holy Custodian but as a “powerful ally […]
Pope Francis appoints a new bishop in Peru
Pope Francis appointed the priest Humberto Tapia Díaz, from the Apostolic Vicariate of San Francisco Javier de Jaén, as the new Bishop of Chachapoyas (Peru). He succeeds Bishop Emiliano Antonio Cisneros Martínez (77), whose resignation was accepted for having exceeded the age limit for retirement. Speaking to Radio Marañón, the […]
Today we celebrate the 40 martyrs of Sebaste, the brave soldiers who froze to death
Every March 10, the universal Church remembers the 40 martyrs, better known as the martyrs of Sebaste. Around the year 320, the Roman emperor Licinus issued a decree ordering the death penalty for any Christian who is not capable of renouncing his faith. A group of brave soldiers of the […]
Europe’s patron saints are intercessors for peace, say experts
The patron saints of Europe transmit to the Church and to the world a message of peace, hope and commitment in the current international war context. This was indicated by academic experts gathered at the first Congress on the Doctors of the Church and Patrons of Europe that took place […]
Pro-Life Foundation will rescue about 200 mothers and children on the border with Ukraine
The Fundación Madrina de España announced that it will send a humanitarian convoy to rescue some 200 women and children victims of the war in Ukraine, and will also carry more than 14 tons of infant food and clothing. The foundation, dedicated to helping pregnant women and women at risk […]
Priest kidnapped and security guard killed in Nigeria
A Catholic priest from the Archdiocese of Kaduna (Nigeria) was kidnapped along with his brother in the early hours of Tuesday by armed men, who murdered the priest’s security guard. Another priest, who prefers to remain anonymous, told ACI Africa, an agency of the ACI Group, that the attack occurred […]