Why are there so many Thai restaurants in America? The answer might surprise you…..
It’s a Thai government project that has been going on for decades…
The most-viewed stories of 2021: the Latin Mass, Pope Francis vs. EWTN and Covid-19 (again)
Covid-19, the 2020 election and racial justice remained hot topics in 2021. But the past year also brought new debates within the Catholic Church, including over the Latin Mass.
Volunteer, stop judging and get off Twitter: 8 New Year’s Resolutions Inspired by Pope Francis
Ready or not, the new year is here and with it our annual opportunity to take stock and set goals, with a little help from Pope Francis.
Pope Francis’ action-packed agenda for 2022
The pope, who celebrated his 85th birthday on Dec. 17, is not planning to slow down — and there appears to be no resignation or conclave on the horizon.
Sixty years later, ‘Black Like Me’ is still relevant for the Catholic Church
Sixty years after the publication of ‘Black Like Me,’ John Howard Griffin’s book can still be part of much-needed discussions of race for many white Americans who remain unaware of racism’s ongoing effects.
Grassroots Victory in OK Town
Your browser does not support the video tag. CLICK TO WATCH THE VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Church Militant (a 501(c)4 corporation) is responsible for the content of this commentary. Politics is local. Those getting involved need to start small and close to home. Some people in Oklahoma have taken this to heart. In tonight’s In-Depth Report, Church […]
India rejects Missionaries of Charity renewal request for foreign funds
The Missionaries of Charity denied reports that the order’s bank accounts have been frozen but said the order’s renewal application under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act was not approved. This means the nuns in India may not use any foreign currency account “until the matter is resolved.” Critics described the action as further evidence of […]
Pope Francis: Ask for St. Joseph’s courage to trust in God’s plan
St. Joseph, who protected his family from the persecution of King Herod, teaches us how to respond to our difficulties with courage and to trust in God’s plan, Pope Francis said on Wednesday. During his weekly public audience Dec. 29, the pope spoke about the contrast between St. Joseph, who acted with courage in the […]
Russia bans rights groups ahead of the new year
A Russian court orders the closure of a prominent human rights organization, following the closing of another advocacy group, in moves that critics say resemble the Soviet era. Wednesday’s ruling is seen as part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Russia ahead of the new year. Read all
Painting or icon? That big hole in New York Times report on Catholic University controversy…
Let’s start here: There is nothing new about artists painting images of Jesus as a Black man. A few of these images may have been controversial at the time of their creation, in part because of the political motivations of some (repeat “some”) artists. But the vast majority are clearly works of Christian devotion showing […]