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Euthanasia in Canada jumped nearly 16% last year with more than 15,000 deaths

null / Credit: BUTENKOV ALEKSEI/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Dec 12, 2024 / 12:45 pm (CNA). Euthanasia continues to be a major driver of deaths in Canada, with the latest government figures showing another double-digit increase in Canadian citizens ... [...]

The spiritual value of work: Building a common world

In a society where work is often reduced to a means of making money, the deeper purpose of labor can feel overlooked. Yet, from a Catholic perspective, work is far more than economic output — it’s a calling to participate in God’s creation, build a human community, and leave a legacy that shapes the world Read More…

The spiritual value of work: Building a common world

Pope Francis meets Palestinian leader Abbas amid Gaza crisis

Pope Francis received Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican on Dec. 12, 2024, for discussions focused on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and prospects for peace in the Holy Land. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Newsroom, Dec 12, 2024 /... [...]

British government makes puberty blocker ban for kids permanent

null / Credit: MargJohnsonVA/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 12, 2024 / 11:25 am (CNA). The United Kingdom’s ban on children receiving puberty-blocking drugs to facilitate a gender transition is now permanent, according to an announ... [...]

Open-and-go lesson plan for the feast of St. Lucy

Do you want to teach about the saints in your homeschool or classroom, but don’t have time for extra prep? We’ve got you covered. Here is a quick lesson you don’t have to prepare ahead of time.  If your kids like coloring, you can print a coloring page while the kids watch the video. You Read More…

Open-and-go lesson plan for the feast of St. Lucy

St. Lucy miraculously appeared in Sweden multiple times

St. Lucy was a 3rd-century martyr who was born to noble parents. At an early age Lucy dedicated her virginity to Christ, but her mother was not aware of it and arranged to have her married. Lucy refused to marry on account of her private vow and the man she was supposed to marry turned Read More…

St. Lucy miraculously appeared in Sweden multiple times

These lay groups are bringing back “old-school” devotions

On Corsica, nobody knows exactly how many confraternities there are. Not even — by his own admission — Cardinal Bustillo! In fact, it’s difficult to keep count because they are created often, the latest being that of the Confraternity of St. Anthony du Mont, a saint who will be enthroned this weekend in the Ajaccio Read More…

These lay groups are bringing back “old-school” devotions

Guadalupe at Lepanto

Our Lady of Guadalupe was there at Lepanto, hearkening to the Rosary recited by the soldiers processing round the decks, her quiet, pregnant power blazing at that apocalyptic battle with all the splendor of the star-crowned Woman of Revelation.

Christ, King of Families

The only way to evangelize the modern pagan world today will be through the family.

Are We Doomed to Forever Wars?

After Biden’s Regime Change in Syria, Trump Can Still Save the Middle East from “Forever Wars”