Jeanie Hannaman

May 1, 2025

Conclave Countdown: Qualities to Look for in the Next Pope, by Edward Pentin

By Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register - The qualities of a pope go far beyond merely being a kind of CEO of the Catholic Church... Inevitably, at a minimum, he should possess a strong faith and humility, be willing to adhere to the Church’s teachings and apostolic tradition, and personify the Pope’s ancient title as servus servorum Dei, the Servant of the Servants of God... But he should also possess other exceptional qualities, and ideally exhibit great holiness and outstanding virtue ....

May 1, 2025

Did Cardinal Becciu Cut a Deal? by Phil Lawler

By Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture - Last week Cardinal Angelo Becciu—the once-powerful prelate who was convicted last year on criminal charges of embezzlement—insisted that he had the right to vote in the papal election, even though in 2020 he had (on orders from Pope Francis) renounced his privileges as a cardinal. This week, he announced that, for the sake of Church unity, he would not press the issue, and would not join the conclave... What made him change his mind?

May 1, 2025

30 Pro-Life Groups Ask Trump to Take Action Against Abortion Pill, by Elise DeGeeter

By Elise DeGeeter, LifeNews - CatholicVote joined a coalition of over 30 pro-life organizations Tuesday in urging the Trump administration to evaluate the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, immediately following the release of a new study revealing serious health risks... In a letter to President Donald Trump, the coalition praised Trump’s pro-life leadership and called for swift action to protect unborn children and their mothers. The letter argues that mifepristone—used in over 60% of US abortions—was irresponsibly approved in 2000 and continues to harm women.

May 1, 2025

Congress Joins RFK’s Crusade Against Big Pharma, by Robert McGreevy

By Robert McGreevy, Reporter, The Daily Caller - A bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers introduced a bill Monday to eliminate a tax deduction pharmaceutical companies receive for direct to consumer (DTC) advertising... The No Handouts for Drug Advertisements Act would remove a tax benefit that currently allows the pharmaceutical industry to write off advertising expenses related to advertising on television, radio, social media and other platforms, according to Republican North Carolina Rep. Greg Murphy’s press release.