Ukrainian Greek Catholics observe 400th anniversary of St. Josaphat Kuncewycz’s martyrdom
“Martyrdom of Josaphat Kuntsevych” (c. 1861) by Józef Simmler. / Credit: National Museum in Warsaw Rome Newsroom, Nov 17, 2023 / 15:30 pm (CNA). Members of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church gathered in St. Peter’s Basilica from Nov…. […]
Catholic Church ‘never despairs’ of souls lost to suicide, say pastoral leaders
(OSV News) — When his 29-year-old daughter Katie died in 2016, Deacon Edward Shoener shared a heartrending truth in the obituary: she had taken her life amid a long-running struggle with depression. “(She) fought bi-polar disorder since 2005, but she finally lost the battle,” wrote Deacon Shoener, who serves at the Cathedral of St. Peter […]
Where is the Tabernacle?
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Message to Taylor Swift Projected on Rio’s Christ the Redeemer Statue Stirs Controversy – Priest Responds
The famous Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which is usually illuminated to support social aid causes, displayed some unusual messages this week with the help of a projector. The reason has baffled many internet users. Charity work, publicity stunt, or lack of respect? The Archdiocesan Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer reported that […]
Supreme Court denies Florida request to enforce law against kids at drag shows as lawsuit proceeds
Supreme Court Justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch would have granted Florida’s request; Trump-appointed Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett joined the liberals.
Canada’s health dept. refuses to disclose unflattering results of internal COVID-related audits
There have been over 21 ‘internal Public Health Agency audits’ that include evaluations and reports, but only one has been disclosed to the House of Commons Health Committee.
Canadian pizzeria owner planning civil suit against gov’t officials over tyrannical COVID mandates
‘They shut a man’s business down of 20 years, two families that depended on that, 30 people that were employed by the millions of dollars in taxes that I collected every year,’ Jesse Johnson said.
Elon Musk’s X lawyers to defend student facing discipline from University of Illinois over social posts
Musk is delivering on a promise he made in August to put his money where his mouth is on free speech.
Rio mayor: ‘Christ the Redeemer’ to ‘honor Taylor Swift’s presence’ with welcome message
The statue was emblazoned via projection with ‘Welcome to Brazil’ and the names of Brazilian states in a design reportedly inspired by a ‘Junior Jewels’ shirt worn by Swift in her ‘You Belong with Me’ music video.
Target doesn’t shy away from controversy with sale of ‘Pride Nutcracker’
null / Credit: Shutterstock CNA Staff, Nov 17, 2023 / 17:40 pm (CNA). The retail giant Target is once again at the center of controversy for another LGBTQ+ product: a “Pride Christmas Nutcracker Figure.” Target has been the subject of a national boycott because of its “pride collection,” likely contributing to declining sales for the […]