Survey finds a quarter of six year olds have a smartphone
A recent survey commissioned by CyberSafeKids to coincide with Safer Internet Day, has shockingly revealed that a quarter of six year olds have a smartphone. The 23-page report published by CyberSafeKids on Tuesday, which focusses on topics such as cyberbullying, combatting online grooming, sexting and pornography and gaming, endeavours to offer greater clarity into the […]
Giant steps needed as new D&C Bishop takes reigns
Despite enormous challenges there are many green shoots, and the process of reform and renewal is already underway, writes Michael Kelly It’s unlikely that mandarins in the Vatican pay a great deal of attention to political news coming out of Belfast, but there was a certain symmetry that Down and Connor’s new bishop was appointed… […]
Father Mike Schmitz’s “Bible in a Year” Nominated for iHeartRadio Podcast Award
Congratulations, Father Mike Schmitz and all who produce “The Bible in a Year” podcast! 🎉 iHeartMedia announced its nominees for the 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards on Feb. 5, 2024. According to Podtrac, iHeartMedia is the number one global publisher of podcasts. The awards will consist of 29 categories, including comedy, crime, news, food, and of course, […]
6 Intriguing Facts About the Amazing & Courageous Saint Josephine Bakhita
Feb. 8 is the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita! The Church celebrates her life and legacy by learning about her journey on earth. We are encouraged to mark this day with prayer for her intercession and celebration of her holy example. Here are 6 things to know about Saint Josephine Bakhita: Caroline Perkins, ChurchPOP […]
AI picture causes a stir in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Sarajevo (KNA) In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country’s most famous postcard motif is currently causing death threats. The university in Mostar actually wanted to advertise one of its seminars with a poster of the famous “Stari most” bridge and the historic city centre. However, the fact that an “artificial intelligence” (AI) used to generate the […]
Five years after Easter attacks, Sri Lanka “canonising victims”
Colombo (KNA) The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka is seeking the canonisation of hundreds of Catholics who were killed in the bomb attacks on Easter Sunday 2019. A petition to this effect is being prepared for the fifth anniversary of the deadly terror on 21 April, the Asian press service Ucanews reported on Wednesday. “A […]
Bishops call for residence permits for victims of human trafficking
Bonn (KNA) German Catholic bishops believe that victims of human trafficking should be granted a residence permit in Germany. “It is necessary for those affected to be able to develop a secure life perspective. This is the only way they can be freed from the clutches of human traffickers,” explained the chairman of the German […]
Vatican Congress on the motivation of priests
Vatican City (KNA) An international congress in the Vatican has been focussing on the further training and motivation of Catholic priests since this Tuesday. The motto, taken from the Bible, is: “Rekindle the grace of God that has been given to you.” The Vatican authorities for the clergy, evangelisation and Eastern Churches are responsible for […]
Pope Benedict IX was “A Devil from Hell”
Read Part I: an Eastern Message to Western Trads Pope Benedict IX Benedict IX, born Count of Tuscolo, was elected Pope for the first time at the age of 18 or 20[1] (although other sources say the age of 11 or 12[2]), and was a notorious Pope. Known to be a devil from hell, coming […]
Transhumanism and Emerging Technologies w/ Fr. Michael Baggot
Fr. Michael Baggot joins the show to talk about Transhumanism. Who are the leading thinkers in the movement? What philosophies underpin the movement? What is the goal of tranhumanism? How does Transhumanism relate to Transgenderism? Father addresses all these questions. Show Sponsors: Ascension: https://ascensionpress.com/fradd Strive21: https://strive21.com/matt Father’s Book: https://www.routledge.com/Enhancement-Fit-for-Humanity-Perspectives-on-Emerging-Technologies/Baggot-Gomez-Carrara-Tham/p/book/9781032115856 Fr.’s Links: https://www.magisterium.com/ https://upra.org https://catholic.tech https://catholicworldview.com […]