Vandalism, arson hits Catholic churches, cemeteries, and schools across US
Diocese of Brooklyn Denver Newsroom, Feb 25, 2022 / 18:00 pm (CNA). Recent weeks witnessed acts of vandalism at Catholic churches and cemeteries across the U.S. While some of the alleged perpetrators were young boys or possibly mentally ill men… […]
How to pregame Lent: Septuagesima, Carnival, and Shrovetide
Mardi Gras celebration in Binche, Belgium. / Marie-Claire/wikimedia. (CC BY 3.0 SA) Denver, Colo., Feb 26, 2022 / 07:21 am (CNA). Sunday, Feb. 27 is Septuagesima Sunday, followed by Sexagesima, and Quinquagesima Sundays. Sunday kicks off Carniv… […]
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘No one has the right to stay silent’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. / Aid to the Church in Need. Rome Newsroom, Feb 26, 2022 / 07:45 am (CNA). No one can afford to be silent in the face of the bloodshed happening in Ukraine, the … […]
Michael Warsaw: ‘For the good of humanity,’ Senate must reject extreme abortion bill
U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. / Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 26, 2022 / 08:22 am (CNA). The U.S. Senate on Monday is scheduled to vote on a bill that would nullify state restrictions on abortion and permit unborn childr… […]
Florence Charter: Church and State together for the Mediterranean
Both Church and civil authorities commit to common values and principles to guide their future journey as the “Florence Charter” was signed on Saturday, at the meeting of Bishops and Mayors of the Mediterranean Forum in Florence, Italy. Read all
Ukraine: Three Mideast patriarchs fear repercussions of war
Heads of three ritual Catholic Churches in the Middle East say Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have serious repercussions in their region and in the Christian world. Read all
Are Biblical Numbers a Secret Code? The Meaning of Numbers in the Bible
What biblical significance do numbers have? On this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan Scheel, Fr. Rich Pagano, and Ryan DellaCrosse The post Are Biblical Numbers a Secret Code? The Meaning of Numbers in the Bible appeared first on .
Original sin is the decoder of human nature…
The cultural landscape provides us with many challenges that require clear thinking and compassion. A correct understanding of original sin—and its effects—is necessary to distinguish between normal and abnormal. The misunderstanding of the nature of the sin of Adam damages our spiritual and moral lives and distorts public policy…
These nerds saw the Ukraine invasion start on Google Maps before Putin said a word…
The world saw Russia’s buildup to war on a dance app. But it was a traffic app that tipped off a handful of researchers in California that the invasion was underway even before Russian President Vladimir Putin made the announcement late Wednesday night.
As the Pope remains mum on Russia, some see an opening behind the scenes…
Although Pope Francis took the extraordinary step of visiting Russia’s Embassy to the Holy See on Friday in order to demonstrate concern for the war in Ukraine, so far the pontiff still has not directly named Russia as the aggressor, nor has he condemned the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin like many other global […]