Below is the full text of Pope Francis’ “surprise” letter to the US Bishops concerning the timely subject of immigration (source). Commentary on it can be found on many sources. Dear Brothers in the Episcopate, I am writing today to … Continue reading
VATICAN CITY (Michael Haynes/LifeSiteNews) — A man was arrested by Vatican police yesterday after he jumped onto the High Altar in St. Peter’s Basilica and kicked off the historic candelabra along with the altar cloths. Late Friday evening local time, footage … Continue reading
On February 6, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order, “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias.” It is reproduced in toto below. The Executive Order is openly critical of the Biden Administration’s anti-Christian policies, and even invokes a disgraceful episode involving traditional Catholics, … Continue reading
In comments made as part of the Jubilee Year observances — specifically, the Jubilee of the Armed Forces, Police and Security Forces — the Holy Father sent a different message than what he had in the past. Previously, some of … Continue reading
This edifying young man is a traditional Catholic. What he is doing is admirable, and is filling a big void that exists in young men currently being drawn in to the “new stoicism.” Please read the whole article and send … Continue reading
Loikaw, Myanmar (Agenzia Fides) — Displacement, hunger, cold, the fatigue of a daily life in refugee camps or in makeshift settlements in the forests cannot stop the Catholic faithful of Loikaw, a diocese in the Burmese state of Kayah in … Continue reading
(Ryan Mills/National Review) — A Connecticut middle school teacher who was booted from her classroom for refusing to take down a crucifix she’s long displayed near her desk has sued school district leaders, accusing them of violating her rights to … Continue reading
This is an interesting interview. Sadly, it is obvious that the good bishop is enamored of the program of ecumenism, which has not actually helped the Church to grow, but, rather, to contract. (Aid to the Church in Need) — … Continue reading
(Tyler Arnold/CNA) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance cited both ancient Christian teachings and America’s Founding Fathers as he vowed that the Trump-Vance administration will deliver on its religious liberty commitments during a speech to the International Religious Freedom (IRF) … Continue reading
(Daniel Payne/CNA) — Spokane Bishop Thomas Daly is urging Catholic voters in Washington state to oppose a proposed law that would order priests to violate the seal of confession in cases where child abuse is revealed during the sacrament. The … Continue reading
MIchael Heinlein penned an opinion piece — “On the strange and politicized Jubilee for the World of Communications” — that critiques an event the Holy See hosted for journalists and other “communicators.” The rhetorical question at the top serves as … Continue reading
(Daniel Payne/CNA) — Several hospitals have suspended child transgender programs after the Trump administration moved to restrict what the White House describes as the “chemical and surgical mutilation” of young people. President Donald Trump last week issued an executive order restricting transgender … Continue reading
“To affirm that Jesus’ wisdom comes from his stay in India or Tibet before beginning his public life at 30 years of age is a lack of respect for the Gospels and also hides other errors, for example an erroneous … Continue reading
‘We are a Church that stands for justice, not against the enforcement of law,’ Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington said. (Doug Mainwaring/LifeSiteNews) — The bishop of Arlington, Virginia, which lies just across the Potomac River from the … Continue reading
HOMS (Gianni Valente/Agenzia Fides) — “A new era has begun for Syria. And it is a difficult time again,” said Archbishop Jacques Mourad. The monk of the Deir Mar Musa community, spiritual son of Father Paolo Dall’Oglio, was held hostage … Continue reading
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