Analysis: South Lebanon is a ‘Volcano in Motion,’ and Christian Villages Do Not Sleep…
The scene of tension is not new to the villages of Lebanon’s southern border, especially the Christian ones. The towns that experienced clashes throughout the period of the Israeli presence in Lebanon, and then during the July 2006 war, are teetering today on the brink of the same scene.
The (im)possibility of forgiving a friend’s betrayal
A Reflection for the Feasts of Sts. Simon and Jude, by Michael O’Brien
Gaza children pray for peace and thank Pope Francis
In a video children from the Holy Family Parish in Gaza pray the Our Father and the Hail Mary for an end to the war, as the din of falling bombs can be heard in the background. Read all
Aftershocks of the Latest Father Rupnik Earthquake…
With the world media in Rome to cover the signature synodality initiative of Pope Francis, a stomach-churning Jesuit scandal returned to dominate the news. To the outrage of victims, the shock of the assembled synod delegates, the bewilderment of bishops and the shame of the Holy See, it turned out that the world’s most infamous […]
Message to the Trudeau gov’t: We will not forget God this Remembrance Day
This Remembrance Day, we remind the present Canadian government that the words ‘Lest we forget’ don’t refer, as most believe, to the soldiers who died in the war. They actually refer to the danger of forgetting God.
The US House Speaker election has revealed the deep rift within the Republican Party
The Republicans should listen to the grassroots of the party for their priorities are right on target.
Praying for the Holy Souls: New Children’s Book Explains That ‘Purgatory Is One of God’s Greatest Gifts’
‘New Friends Now and Forever’ The ‘Purgatory Lady’ conveys the concept in a kid-friendly manner.
‘God is always with us’: Portland, Maine, bishop at Mass for Lewiston community
During a Mass two days after a mass shooter killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine, the bishop of Portland reminded people that God is with them during difficult times.
After Worldwide Backlash Over Marko Rupnik Case, Pope Francis Waives Statute of Limitations to Allow Vatican Prosecution…
The mosaic artist Fr. Marko Rupnik will face a canonical process over allegations of sexual, psychological, and spiritual abuse against women religious, the Vatican announced Friday, in an apparent about-face. The Vatican has not formally specified the charges Rupnik will face, and the Vatican’s press office has declined questions on its statement.
Message to the Trudeau gov’t: We will not forget God this Remembrance Day
This Remembrance Day, we remind the present Canadian government that the words ‘Lest we forget’ don’t refer, as most believe, to the soldiers who died in the war. They actually refer to the danger of forgetting God.Read More