St. Pius V, safeguard of the faith
Palma il Giovane (1550-1628), “Portrait of Pope Pius V.” / Credit: Public Domain National Catholic Register, Apr 30, 2024 / 04:00 am (CNA). Michele Ghislieri, later St. Pius V, was born in Bosco, northern Italy, in 1504 and ordained a Dominican… […]
South African Bishops saddened by the killing of yet another priest: Fr Paul Tatu
The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) says they are saddened by the tragic death of a Stigmatine priest Fr Paul Tatu of the Archdiocese of Pretoria. Read all
What Did Obama Mean?
What Did Obama Mean? For a while there—it’s funny to remember now—many of us felt as though Barack Obama was going to change reality itself with the power of his speeches. They really were, by the standards of latter-day American political oratory, rather good. The man could hold at least two ideas in his head, […]
Trailblazing female Ranger champions elephants in Ethiopian sanctuary amid human encroachment
Fifteen years ago, Fetiya Ousman became the first female ranger at Babille Elephant Sanctuary in eastern Ethiopia. Her diplomatic efforts are helping to halt the decline of elephants, which are threatened by local populations.
Public leader of Francophone Protestantism kidnapped in DR Congo
Outrage spreads over Pastor Majagira Bulangalire’s abduction in South Kivu, DRC. He founded theCommunity of Francophone African Churches of Expressions thatbrings together several churches frequented by the African diaspora.
Catholic bishops in Europe support an expansion of the European Union
TheCommission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) reiterates support for EU expansion, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of its growth from 15 to 25 members,reflecting the vision of the EU’s founding fathers.
Rise of Hindu nationalism and the future of Christians in India
In India’s elections, 970 million are eligible to vote, including 22.31 million Christians. Despite their numbers, Christians remain nearly invisible in electoral discussions, overshadowed by prevailing xenophobic narratives and policies under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration.
Cardinal Ambongo targeted by judicial inquiry in DR Congo
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Kinshasa is subject to a judicial inquiry for his highly critical sermons and media appearances regarding the DR Congo government.
Flannery O’Connor’s faith is front-and-center in Wildcat
“I owe my existence and cheerful countenance to the pituitary glands of thousands of pigs butchered daily in Chicago, Illinois at the Armour packing plant.” This quote from Flannery O’Connor appears after the end-credits of […]
St. Pius V, safeguard of the faith
Palma il Giovane (1550-1628), “Portrait of Pope Pius V.” / Credit: Public Domain National Catholic Register, Apr 30, 2024 / 04:00 am (CNA). Michele Ghislieri, later St. Pius V, was born in Bosco, northern Italy, in 1504 and ordained a Dominican priest in 1528. Recognizing his holiness and learning, his community elected him prior four […]