Catholic Online: In 2013, during a visit to Africa, Obama called for acceptance of same-sex marriage and was openly dismissed by Kenyan Cardinal John Njue, Archbishop of Nairobi and president of the Kenyan Episcopal Conference, along with other African leaders. … Continue reading
Catholic Culture: Reversing the effect of a previous decision, Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that the country’s defense ministry can proceed with construction of a controversial “security wall” through the Cremisan valley, blocking Palestinian families from the vineyards they cultivate. … Continue reading
Catholic Culture: Bolivia’s President Evo Morales drew a rebuke from Pope Francis when he presented the Pontiff with a crucifix mounted on a hammer and sickle. “That’s not right,” the Pope said when he saw the crucifix combined with the symbol … Continue reading
George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Throughout the year, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association is delighted to welcome members of the Washington and Custis families to Mount Vernon. One such family visit, however, will remain especially memorable. In November 2003, when a … Continue reading
Saint Anthony Chapel in Pittsburgh hosts over 5000 relics, including a piece of the True Cross, a Thorn from the Crown of Thorns, and those of many saints. The Abbey of Saint Benedict Center in Still River, Massachusetts, has a … Continue reading
CNA: Few love stories can say that they began at the age of eight. But for Jeanette and Alexander Toczko, they couldn’t have imagined life any other way. What began as a childhood crush later bloomed into a deep, committed love … Continue reading
CNA: The organizations of Franciscan missionaries serving in the Holy Land have requested prayers for the safe return of Father Dhiya Aziz, who was abducted by militants in Syria on Saturday. The Custody of the Holy Land have stated that … Continue reading
Aleteia: On board in all directions there was the sound of running feet.It was clear there was something wrong. Before hearing anything, however, one had somehow sensed it. Some indiscernible threat had impacted and was quickly making its presence felt throughout … Continue reading
And a spokesman for the Jesuit College says that’s just fine. Aleteia: The chairman of the theology department at Fordham University has gotten married—to another man. The New York Times, which up until a few years ago, declined running wedding announcements … Continue reading
Marge Fenelon, National Catholic Register: The entire country of Jordan is filled with biblical treasures: historic sites marking some of the most significant events in salvation history. In many ways, it’s the forgotten part of the Holy Land, because few people … Continue reading
Interesting interview with Father David Endres, assistant professor of Church history and historical theology at The Athenaeum of Ohio. CNA: In 1922, Oregon passed a law forcing all children between the ages of eight and sixteen in parochial and private schools … Continue reading
While anti-Catholic California legislators ponder ousting Father Serra from the Capitol’s Statuary Hall (that is almost certain to happen), today we celebrate the feast day of this country’s greatest missionary. Catholic Online: Miguel Jose Serra was born on the island of Majorca … Continue reading
AsiaNews: The Second Vatican Council’s Declaration Nostra Aetate, which this year marks its 50th anniversary, “is a definitive ‘yes’ to the Jewish roots of Christianity and irrevocable no to anti-Semitism”. Pope Francis recalled this in his address to participants at the … Continue reading
Vatican Insider: A Muslim lawyer could be the key figure who will save Asia Bibi’s life. Five years after the fateful day of her arrest on 19 June 2009, the life of the Christian woman who was sentenced to death for … Continue reading
CNA: As a tall, lanky redhead born and raised in Colorado, 34 year-old Brother David Johnson definitely sticks out in Syria, the Middle Eastern country where he serves with the St. James the Persian Carmelite Monastery in Qara. Read more here.
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