Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

After two decades of war, suffering in Sudan continues

The basic question centers on whether the present military conflict in Sudan will metastasize into a protracted, all-out civil war as both generals repeat in their own ways the atrocities begun by Mr. al-Bashir years ago in Darfur.

The LGBT Agenda and Freedom of Expression

Recent reports are discussing how a string of staffers were fired from a newsroom in Michigan amid a row over coverage of gay pride events. In today’s episode of The Download, Simon Rafe, Kyle Kopy, Christine Niles and David Gordon discuss concerns about threats to freedom of speech, as well as the ins and outs […]

US bishops urge Catholic college to continue racial preferences (CNA)

A spokesman for the US bishops’ conference said that Catholic colleges and universities will find new ways to include racial minorities—“especially racial and ethnic groups who find themselves on the margins”—in the wake of a Supreme Court decision against racial preferences in admissions. Bishop Joseph Perry, a Chicago auxiliary who heads the Bishops’ Ad Hoc […]

At least 300 migrants missing off the shores of Tenerife

Spanish rescuers search waters off the Canary Islands for a boat carrying at least 200 African migrants that went missing more than a week ago. Another two boats carrying over 100 migrants have also been missing for over two weeks. Read all  

The Meaning & Supernatural Power of the Saint Benedict Medal

Do you wear a Saint Benedict medal? The Saint Benedict medal is a powerful sacramental in the Catholic Church. It bears the image of Saint Benedict, a sixth-century monk known for his spiritual wisdom and contributions to monastic life. The medal is rich in symbolism, and each part represents a particular aspect of Saint Benedict’s […]