Articles by Tessa Gervasini
Bishop Barron offers overview of ‘papabile’ field
May 7, 2025 / 09:38 amOne of America’s best-known prelates shared what he believes to be the qualities of some of the cardinals being mentioned as “papabile.”
Cardinal Dolan: New York suicide bill a ‘terrible idea,’ turns doctors into killers
May 6, 2025 / 15:41 pmCardinal Timothy Dolan this week called New York legislation aiming to legalize medical assisted suicide “a disaster waiting to happen.”
Vatican honors 167 Catholics killed in 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings
May 6, 2025 / 07:00 amSri Lankan archbishop announces that 167 Catholics killed in the Easter bombings of 2019 will be included on list of Witnesses of Faith established by Pope Francis.
Sisters of Life celebrate life and legacy of Cardinal John O’Connor 25 years after his death
May 3, 2025 / 07:00 amToday marks 25 years since the death of pro-life champion and founder of the Sisters of Life Cardinal John O’Connor, former archbishop of New York.
CUA panel examines legacy of Pope Francis, future of the Church
May 2, 2025 / 16:38 pmOn Thursday, May 1, The Catholic University of America chaplain Father Aquinas Guilbeau, OP, led a panel on the subject of Francis’ legacy and the future of the Church.
Pew: Catholics who attend Mass weekly more likely to oppose changes to the Church
May 1, 2025 / 13:30 pmPew Research surveyed 1,787 Catholics nationwide from Feb. 3–9 and asked their views on a wide range of topics.
Americans’ religious preferences remain mostly unchanged over the last 5 years, poll shows
Apr 30, 2025 / 15:07 pmIn 2020, 22% of Americans identified as Catholic and in 2024 the population remained similar at 21%. The Protestant population also only slightly declined from 46% to 45%.
Catholic group in Utah raises $1.5 million for refugee program after government cuts
Apr 29, 2025 / 15:49 pmThe organization said it will no longer be forced to close the refugee program or end its support for Utah-based immigrant families.
Longtime EWTN host Father Brian Mullady passes away
Apr 25, 2025 / 17:16 pmBrian Thomas Becket Mullady, OP, will be remembered for his strong media presence teaching the Catholic faith in an understandable and relatable manner.
Americans who met Pope Francis in the United States share their reflections
Apr 23, 2025 / 15:51 pmAmong those remembering Pope Francis in a special way this week are three Americans who shared moments with him during his 2015 apostolic visit to the United States.
Over 400 men in U.S. to be ordained in 2025; most felt called to priesthood by age 16
Apr 17, 2025 / 14:03 pmThe Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) released its 2025 national survey of seminarians who are scheduled for ordination this year.
U.S. bishops call for protecting federal safety net for ‘basic human needs’
Apr 16, 2025 / 13:59 pmAs work on budget reconciliation proceeds in Congress, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is urging lawmakers to protect programs that serve those most in need.
Illinois bishops call on faithful to oppose assisted suicide bill
Apr 15, 2025 / 15:59 pmThe Catholic Conference of Illinois in a statement urged residents to contact their state senators to express opposition to Senate Bill 9, which legalizes assisted suicide.
First-ever ‘clergy convert conference’ to take place in May
Apr 15, 2025 / 08:00 amIn partnership with the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, the Coming Home Network will hold the weekendlong retreat May 30–June 1 in Steubenville, Ohio.
U.S. senator introduces legislation to make Easter Monday a federal holiday
Apr 14, 2025 / 17:42 pmIn a thread of posts on X, U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt explained why the day should be federally recognized, starting with the fact that “81% of Americans celebrate Easter.”
Jimmy Lai to be honorary recipient of 2025 Bradley Prize
Apr 11, 2025 / 16:58 pmThe Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation announced that Catholic human rights activist and political prisoner Jimmy Lai will be an honorary recipient of a 2025 Bradley Prize.
U.S. bishops and Jubilee USA urge Trump to pursue debt relief during 2025 Jubilee Year
Apr 11, 2025 / 15:52 pmBishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan and Eric LeCompte argued that “building on the successes” of relief initiatives introduced by Trump during his first term could lower global debt.
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Composer Sir James MacMillan speaks at CUA on beauty, music, and faith
Apr 11, 2025 / 08:00 amDuring a visit to The Catholic University of America, renowned composer James MacMillan discussed how music “helps carry the prayers of the ordinary people to God.”
Deaf Eucharistic Congress attendees: ‘The Deaf lack what many Catholics take for granted’
Apr 10, 2025 / 14:01 pmMark and Kathleen Rosing joined more than 200 hard of hearing and Deaf Catholics at the first-ever Deaf Eucharistic Congress in Emmitsburg, Maryland, April 4-6.
Catholic medical group: ‘Impossible’ to ensure safeguards with UK assisted suicide bill
Apr 8, 2025 / 16:42 pmThe bill would “allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life.”