Pakistani youth who gave his life to prevent terrorist attack is symbol of Christian unity — By: Catholic News Agency

Servant of God Akash Bashir. / Credit: Courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need Lima Newsroom, Jan 25, 2025 / 10:00 am (CNA). During this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, a group of believers from different Christian denominations made a pilgrimage to the tomb of Akash Bashir, the young Pakistani Salesian who…

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At Vatican jubilee, Pope Francis skips prepared text for heart-to-heart with journalists — By: Catholic News Agency

A participant captures Pope Francis on their phone during the Jubilee of Communication event at the Paul VI Hall, Jan. 25, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Newsroom, Jan 25, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). “Communication means stepping outside ourselves a bit to give something of myself to another,” Pope Francis told hundreds of communication…

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Trump reinstates ‘Mexico City Policy’ ban on funding international abortions — By: Catholic News Agency

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House. / Credit: The White House CNA Staff, Jan 25, 2025 / 07:39 am (CNA). President Donald Trump has reinstated the “Mexico City Policy,” a longstanding ban on government funding of foreign organizations that provide and promote abortions. The president on Friday…

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Father Carlos Martins faces misdemeanor charge after church incident — By: Catholic News Agency

Ryan Bethea (left) and Father Carlos Martins (right), co-hosts of “The Exorcist Files” podcast. / Credit: The Exorcist Files CNA Newsroom, Jan 24, 2025 / 19:40 pm (CNA). Authorities investigating a sharply disputed incident at a talk given at an Illinois Catholic church by Father Carlos Martins have filed a misdemeanor battery charge against the…

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Justice Department drops HIPAA charges against doctor who exposed trans child surgeries — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Zereshk|Wikipedia|CC BY-SA 3.0 CNA Staff, Jan 24, 2025 / 18:30 pm (CNA). The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped charges against a doctor who was facing criminal prosecution over having exposed child transgender surgeries reportedly taking place at a major Texas hospital. In May 2023 journalist Christopher Rufo reported at City…

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PHOTOS: As thousands join March for Life, pro-life advocates share their ‘why’ — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Migi Fabara/EWTN News Washington D.C., Jan 24, 2025 / 19:20 pm (CNA). Tens of thousands of pro-life people of various ages and backgrounds held handmade signs as they walked from the National Mall to the Supreme Court building on Friday, packing the streets of Washington, D.C., for the 52nd annual March for Life. Pro-life…

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March for Life speakers praise God’s gift of life, stand firm for the unborn — By: Catholic News Agency

Students from Wheaton College carry the banner that kicks off the 52nd annual March for Life through the streets of Washington, D.C., on Jan. 24, 2025. / Credit: Jack Haskins/EWTN News CNA Staff, Jan 24, 2025 / 18:10 pm (CNA). A diverse group of speakers including activists, politicians, and individuals sharing personal stories fired up…

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