Trump Department of Justice says it will end ‘weaponization’ of FACE Act against pro-lifers — By: Catholic News Agency

An FBI agent stands outside the Houck residence in Kintnersville, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 23, 2022. Mark Houck was arrested that day and charged with assaulting a Planned Parenthood escort outside an Philadelphia abortion clinic on Oct. 13, 2021. / Courtesy of the Houck family CNA Staff, Jan 27, 2025 / 16:35 pm (CNA). President Donald…

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Pope Francis says he’s more concerned about human intelligence than AI — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis meets with Church communications officials at the Vatican on Jan. 27, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Jan 27, 2025 / 11:35 am (CNA). Pope Francis said Monday that he is more concerned about the development of human intelligence than artificial intelligence. Speaking to Church communications professionals in the Clementine Hall of the…

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U.S. bishops say refugee program is ‘work of mercy’ after criticism from vice president — By: Catholic News Agency

Children of Afghan immigrants to St. Louis play during a holiday party on Dec. 9, 2023. / Jonah McKeown/CNA CNA Staff, Jan 27, 2025 / 10:35 am (CNA). The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on Sunday argued that its long-standing refugee program is a “work of mercy” after Vice President JD Vance criticized the…

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Word of God Sunday: Scripture expert explains why the Bible is ‘modern,’ how to preach well — By: Catholic News Agency

“The revelation of God is offered within a great variety of stories, tales, situations that correspond closely to life,” said Father Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, the official preacher for Pope Francis. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA Rome Newsroom, Jan 26, 2025 / 08:35 am (CNA). A Scripture expert who is now the official preacher of Pope…

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Why Cardinal Czerny and sculptor Timothy Schmalz brought ‘Angels Unawares’ to the Vatican — By: Catholic News Agency

Canadians Cardinal Michael Czerny and sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Rome speak about evangelization through art as part of festivities linked to the Jan. 24-26 Jubilee of the World of Communications, emphasizing that words are not necessary to share the Catholic faith with others. / Credit: Kristina Millare/CNA Rome Newsroom,…

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