Pope Francis ‘peaceful’ after first night in Rome hospital — By: Catholic News Agency

A view of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis was delivered Feb. 14, 2025, to receive treatment for bronchitis. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA CNA Newsroom, Feb 15, 2025 / 05:53 am (CNA). Pope Francis had a “peaceful night” and read several newspapers Saturday morning following his admission to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for bronchitis, according to…

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A new generation of saints? 6 millennials on the road to canonization — By: Catholic News Agency

Top row from left: Pierangelo Capuzzimati, Sr. Clare Crockett, Matteo Farina. Bottom row from left: Helena Agnieszka Kmieć, Akash Bashir, Carlo Acutis. / Credit: Courtesy of Associazone Pierangelo Capuzzimati; Hermanas Siervas del Hogar de la Madre; matteofarina.com; The Helena Kmiec Foundation; Aid to the Church in Need; Asociación Carlo Acutis ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 15,…

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Eden Invitation founder: Chastity helps us view people as ‘worthy of reverence and dignity’ — By: Catholic News Agency

The co-founders of Eden Invitation, Shannon Ochoa (left) and Anna Carter (right). / Credit: Eden Invitation Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 14, 2025 / 19:00 pm (CNA). A Catholic ministry called Eden Invitation is working to “create space to receive the whole person” for people with LGBTQ+ experiences. Founders Anna Carter and Shannon Ochoa said they…

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Vance draws attention to lack of religious freedom, free speech in Europe — By: Catholic News Agency

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks at the 61st Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14, 2025, in Munich, Germany. / Credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 14, 2025 / 17:35 pm (CNA). U.S. Vice President JD Vance called attention to deteriorating religious freedom and free speech rights in Western liberal democracies throughout Europe…

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Fertility rates show pro-life laws saved 22,000 lives in 2023, study finds  — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: maxim ibragimov/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Feb 14, 2025 / 18:05 pm (CNA). Here is a roundup of recent pro-life- and abortion-related news.  Pro-life policies save lives, study finds   Following the adoption of pro-life laws protecting unborn children across many states, a recent study found there were more births than anticipated in the United…

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Pope Francis’ AI adviser, experts raise concerns about artificial intelligence — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: LookerStudio/Shutterstock Vatican City, Feb 14, 2025 / 15:15 pm (CNA). Pope Francis’ adviser on artificial intelligence (AI) warned of the risks of the new technology, saying that its unregulated use could result in the creation of bioweapons as well as an increase in income inequality. Father Paolo Benanti discussed ethical and human…

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