Archive for February 13, 2024
Religious sisters urge passage of aid bill to ‘break link’ between trafficking, migration
The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act is on the docket for the House of Representatives this... Read more
Another Byzantine-era church in Turkey to revert to mosque
After serving as a museum for more than 79 years, the Turkish government is proceeding with plans to make the... Read more
5 ways to observe St. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday
A seminarian from Chile offers couples some advice for marking both days on Feb. 14. Read more
Pope Francis: Technological development must promote the human being
The pope’s comments come as members of the Pontifical Academy for Life are meeting in Rome from Feb. 12–14 for... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Father James Ruggieri as bishop of Portland, Maine
The Vatican announced on Feb. 13 that the 56-year-old priest from Providence, Rhode Island, will be ordained as the bishop... Read more
Attacks against Christians in Jerusalem ‘reprehensible,’ Jewish historian says
“Especially in Jerusalem, orthodox activists consider themselves exemplary Jews when they spit on or even beat Christians or Muslims,” Michael... Read more
Married, churchgoing couples among the happiest, data says
Contrary to popular perception, data indicate that married men and women are markedly happier than their unmarried counterparts. Read more
Major expansions coming to Belmont Abbey College after fundraising feat
The North Carolina school quickly hit its fundraising goal of $100 million two years ahead of schedule. Read more
Hong Kong activist: Proposed law could worsen religious liberty, persecute Catholics
If enacted, Article 23 would expand the law to bolster the government’s crackdown on political dissidents, which has been ongoing... Read more
When it comes to ‘The Chosen’ Season Four, expect the unexpected
The first few episodes of the new season of “The Chosen” have been released in theaters and give viewers some... Read more
