Pope, in letter to Jews in Israel, condemns anti-Semitism as a sin (CNS)
In a letter addressed to Jews in Israel, Pope Francis said that his “heart is torn at the sight of what is happening in the Holy Land” as he lamented the rise of anti-Semitism around the world. “The path that the Church has walked with you, the ancient people of the covenant, rejects every form […]
Half a million Indian Catholics sign living conditions campaign
The “Survival Journey” petition, organised by Kerala’s Catholic Congress, calls attention to a number of issues affecting the local population, from wild animal attacks to unemployment. Read all
San Felipe de Jesus: Mexico’s First Saint and Martyr
Above: Plaza Mayor de México (today Plaza del Zócalo), 1830 by Theubet de Beauchamp, showing the Mexico City Cathedral where San Felipe was baptised. On May 13, 1524, twelve Franciscan friars from Spain set foot on Mexican soil for the first time. The evangelization of Mexico had begun! According to Robert Ricard in The Spiritual Conquest […]
St. Agatha, the early Church martyr who tradition says was visited by St. Peter
This painting of St. Peter visiting St. Agatha was created by Federico Zuccari between 1597 and 1599 for the altar of Sant’Agata in the Milan Cathedral. It was directly commissioned by Milan native Federico Borromeo, a cousin of St. Charles Borromeo. / Credit: Rachel Thomas ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 5, 2024 / 04:00 am (CNA). […]
LifeWay Network helps human trafficking survivors adjust to a new normal
As volunteers for LifeWay’s community housing program, Our Lady of the Missions Srs. Claudia Stecker and Kate O’Neill help human trafficking survivors put their lives back together.
Reading the 2023 synod report with new hope for the 2024 synod
Now that we have had some time to absorb the final document of the 2023 Synod of Bishops, you cannot help but have a deep respect for those who created, participated in and attended the synod, writes commentator Daryl Grigsby.
Diocesan newspaper closures reflect evolving Catholic media role
Catholic media — especially diocesan papers that provide local coverage and often serve as the vehicle for a bishop’s regular column — are not exempt from the larger forces affecting journalism, experts say.
What the Taylor Swift conspiracy theories tell us about sad state of democracy
“The Democrats’ Taylor Swift election interference psyop is happening in the open,” said”>https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/30/media/taylor-swift-super-bowl-right-wing… Laura Loomer, a conspiracy theorist whom former president Donald Trump has embraced.
Day 36: Manna from Heaven (2024)
Fr. Mike talks about how God trains the Israelites to trust him in the wilderness, and how we can grow in our own faithfulness to the Lord. Today we read Exodus 15-16, Leviticus 11, and Psalm 71. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be […]
Britain and USA target more Houthi positions
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have promised to retaliate after British and American air strikes overnight. Read all