(lmudena Martínez-Bordiú/CNA) — On the evening Dec. 2, the rite of “recognitio” (Latin for “verification”) took place in St. Peter’s Basilica. This is a traditional ceremony to verify and ascertain that the Holy Door, closed during the last holy year, is … Continue reading
(ACN) — Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is making an urgent appeal for prayer and support for the Christian community and all residents of Aleppo, Syria, who face a worsening humanitarian crisis following the recent occupation of the … Continue reading
The United States, Israel, and other players have unsuccessfully attempted to take out the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria for more than a decade. Al-Assad is gratefully supported by Christians, who consider him their protector from the Salafist Sunni fanatics … Continue reading
(Joe Lauria/Consortium News) — Moshe Ya’alon, a former Israeli defense minister and army chief, has caused an uproar in Israel by publicly accusing the Israeli government of ethnically cleansing Palestinians in Gaza. Twenty-four hours after he first made the remark … Continue reading
VATICAN CITY (PerMariam/LifeSiteNews) — A friend of Pope Francis’ has claimed that the Pope told him that a document – much rumored about during the summer – to implement new restrictions on the Latin Mass does exist, and Francis only … Continue reading
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (LifeSiteNews) — Pope Francis wrote to the increasingly persecuted Catholics in Nicaragua today, telling them that their trust in Christ and faithfulness to the Church are the “two great beacons that illuminate your existence.” In a December 2 letter addressed … Continue reading
(ACI MENA/CNA) — A gun was placed near a Nativity scene on Nov. 23 in the town of Faraya in the Keserwan District of Mount Lebanon in the country of Lebanon, sparking outrage among locals. Residents gathered in the town … Continue reading
(Tyler Arnold/CNA) — Several Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to clarify that the terms “male,” “female,” and “sex,” among others, refer to the biological distinctions between men and women when those words are used in laws. The Defining Male and Female Act … Continue reading
(AC Wimmer/CNA) — Pope Francis has proposed celebrating the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea together with Orthodox leaders in a personal letter to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople. The letter, published by the Vatican on Saturday, was … Continue reading
(Michael Curzon/The European Conservative) — The health secretary has warned that the bill will result in vulnerable people being “coerced” into ending their lives. Parliament’s most experienced MPs have been scathing of both the legislation’s “process” and “likely practice once implemented,” which a … Continue reading
(Father Dwight Longenecker/National Catholic Register) — As pastor of a parish in South Carolina, I am witnessing a remarkable trend: Almost every week I receive a call, email or visit from at least one young man interested in learning more … Continue reading
Following up on what we posted yesterday, here is more about the story concerning Father Carlos Martins. Through attorneys, who wrote in the context of a cease and desist letter to the news outlet, The Pillar, Father Martins has given … Continue reading
The claims Rod Dreher makes below are not, on their face, incredible. Some accusers and chancery officials have itchy trigger fingers when it comes to accusations. Knowing a little about the various “safe environment” policies that are in use in … Continue reading
Yet another reason to practice virtue, but also an explanation of “how the sausage gets made” in DC and in other halls of power. The words of Saint Paul in Romans 12:21 come to mind: “Be not overcome by evil, … Continue reading
It’s Past Time to Stop the Abortion Giant from Sucking Taxpayer Dollars to Line CEO Pockets (November 22, 2024 – Fredericksburg, Virginia) — American Life League is applauding the plans that President-Elect Trump’s newly named Department of Government Efficiency has … Continue reading
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