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The repose of Archimandrite Nicholas Zachariadis, a monastic pioneer

The monastery is the prophetic place where creation becomes praise of God and the precept of concretely lived charity becomes the ideal of human coexistence; it is where the human being seeks God without limitation [...]

Vatican commission rejects female diaconate, although without a ‘definitive judgment’

ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 4, 2025 / 13:37 pm The Vatican published on Dec. 4 the summary of the work carried out by the commissions studying the possibility of admitting women to the diaconate, presented [...]

Artificial Womb Technology: Daedalus Revisited

On May 30, 2025, Japanese researchers at Juntendo University (Bunkyō, Tokyo) pulled back the curtain on their model of artificial womb technology (AWT). Dubbed the EVE therapy system, this artificial womb, after being successfully tested [...]

1 in 4 post-abortive women regret abortion decades later, study finds

null / Credit: MikeDotta/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Dec 4, 2025 / 15:37 pm (CNA). Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news:1 in 4 post-abortive women regret abortion decades later, study finds A new study found that 1 in... [...]

Take inspiration from royal family for your Christmas decor

This week the world got a glimpse of how the British royal family hosts over the festive season. And looking at the photos, we thought we could take some inspiration for our own family festivities this Christmas — even if we don’t quite have the same royal budget, or household helpers! Stepping into Windsor Castle’s Read More…

Take inspiration from royal family for your Christmas decor

6 Steps to walk with Mary into the wonder of Advent

Throughout the history of the Church, the faithful have loved Mary as both Mother of God and Mother of the Church. We honor her generous “yes” to God. Yet when we turn to the gospels, we also find ourselves curious about her humanity — her thoughts, her feelings, her personality. What was it like to Read More…

6 Steps to walk with Mary into the wonder of Advent

Commission says ‘No’ on female deacons, wants further study

A commission formed at the request of Pope Francis to study the history and theology of a female diaconate concluded its work in February. At the request of Pope Leo, its conclusions were published today. The commission “rules out the possibility of moving in the direction of admitting women to the diaconate understood as a Read More…

Commission says ‘No’ on female deacons, wants further study

Actor David Henrie posts about walking Camino de Santiago

The pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela continues to be a talking point. American actor David Henrie, best known for his role in the series Wizards of Waverly Place, shared a post on November 20 in which he appears dressed as a pilgrim, with the famous shell, in Santiago de Compostela. “A city built on transformation,” Read More…

Actor David Henrie posts about walking Camino de Santiago

Koch named new ACN president during Pope’s Turkey trip

Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has welcomed a new chapter in its leadership with the appointment of Cardinal Kurt Koch as president, a decision announced while Pope Leo XIV was traveling through Turkey and Lebanon. The moment linked ACN’s global mission with the Church’s pastoral attention to places where Christians form small, often Read More…

Koch named new ACN president during Pope’s Turkey trip

Canada reports record number of euthanasia deaths

A record number of people in Canada chose to end their lives in 2024 through the country’s “Medical Assistance in Dying” (MAiD) law, said a new report published by the Canadian government on November 28. In 2024, 16,499 people total died through MAiD, an increase of 6.9% over 2023’s total. This now brings the number Read More…

Canada reports record number of euthanasia deaths