The Feast of the Ascension: What do Catholics celebrate?
Here are seven commonly asked questions about theSolemnity of the Ascension, which joyfully celebrates the completion of Christ’s work of redemption.
Qatar’s St. Charbel Maronite Church prepares to welcome worshippers
CNA—05-10-24—Construction is nearing completion on the St. Charbel Maronite Church in Doha, Qatar, with plans to open its doors to worshippers in 2025, coinciding with the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year, according to Father Charbel Mhanna from Qatar’s Maronite parish. In an interview with ACI Mena, CNA’s Arabic-language news partner, Mhanna explained that with a capacity… […]
New bishop ordained in Portland, Maine: A Franciscan shepherd for the people
CNA—New Bishop James Ruggieri became a Third Order Franciscan not long before his ordination in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday — a marker of why Pope Francis appointed him. Love for the poor and homeless Ruggieri, 56, profiled by the National Catholic Register, CNA’s sister news partner, in April, is known for driving a food truck… […]
Beethoven, Garth Brooks and Tom Brady Converge at the Vatican
Wikimedia Commons Tom Brady on the football field. A portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven. Garth Brooks on stage with his guitar. Page 12 of Beethoven’s original Ninth Symphony manuscript. COMMENTARY: The German composer’s effort will provide a sublime exhortation to universal brotherhood at the World Meeting on Human Fraternity.
Jordan Peterson slams CBC for report on polygamous relationships
The well-known psychologist called out the broadcaster for continuing to undermine ‘society and the family’ with a report on the rise of polyamory in Canada.
Bishop Paprocki: Biden Mocks Catholic Faith by Invoking Christ in Pro-Abortion Message
Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois Shepherd of Springfield, Illinois, is accusing the president of ‘making a mockery of our Catholic faith’ after he made the Sign of the Cross while promoting abortion.
Jordan Peterson slams CBC for report on polygamous relationships
The well-known psychologist called out the broadcaster for continuing to undermine ‘society and the family’ with a report on the rise of polyamory in Canada.Read More
10 May: St. Job
Many of the figures in the Old Testament are commemorated by Holy Church as saints. Here is the entry in the 2005 Martyrologium Romanum: 1. Commemoratio sancti Iob, admirandae patientiae viri in terra Hus. We could talk about Job all … Read More →
A brief look at Japan’s faltering population
At the moment, the government’s contradictory approach to promoting natalist policies while permitting anti-life policies like abortion, and condoning anti-family LGBTQ+ ideologies would not augur well for the future of the country’s demographics, possibly fulfilling Elon Musk’s 2022 statements that Japan would “eventually cease to exist”.
Ascension Sunday: The Lord ‘Taken Up Into Heaven’
Gebhard Fugel, ‘The Ascension of Our Lord’ (detail), ca. 1893 User’s Guide to the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord