Justice Alito to Franciscan graduates: ‘Go out boldly and change the world’ — By: Catholic News Agency

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito speaks to graduates at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, on May 11, 2024. / Credit: Franciscan University CNA Newsroom, May 14, 2024 / 14:22 pm (CNA). U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito challenged graduates at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, on Saturday to embrace vital life lessons about courage and personal values that…

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As ocean temps hit record, Vatican hosts discussions on climate change, offers resources — By: Catholic News Agency

“EWTN News Nightly” host Tracy Sabol speaks with Dr. Erin Lothes, a Catholic environmental theologian and senior manager of the Laudato Si’ Animators Program with the Laudato Si’ Movement, on on May 9, 2024. / Credit: “EWTN News Nightly” screen shot CNA Staff, May 14, 2024 / 14:52 pm (CNA). The European Union’s Copernicus Climate…

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Australian archbishop faces criticism over pastoral letter on human dignity — By: Catholic News Agency

Archbishop Julian Porteous. / Credit: Archdiocese of Hobart CNA Newsroom, May 14, 2024 / 15:22 pm (CNA). An Australian archbishop has been criticized for his pastoral letter addressing human dignity and legislative challenges to religious and parental freedoms. Archbishop Julian Porteous of Hobart released the four-page document titled “We Are Salt to the Earth” on…

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What has the Vatican already said about discerning Marian apparitions? — By: Catholic News Agency

The Medjugorje Youth Festival, in its 34th edition, held July 26–30, 2023, at the site of alleged Marian apparitions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. / Credit: Radio MIR Međjugorje Rome Newsroom, May 14, 2024 / 13:52 pm (CNA). Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández will unveil guidelines for discerning Marian apparitions and other supernatural phenomena on Friday, but…

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