Archive for April 14, 2024

Archbishop Mazen Mattuka with Father Pius Affas at the Monastery of St. Banham and Sarah in Iraq.?w=200&h=150

By Georgena Habbaba

Kidnapped by ISIS, priest in Iraq recounts story of facing fear with faith

A Syriac Catholic priest in Mosul opens up about his nine-day kidnapping ordeal. Read more

New technologies can both enable and enhance the contemplation of beauty in church architecture.?w=200&h=150

By Abel Camasca

A drone’s-eye view of 7 glorious Catholic churches

New technologies allow us to contemplate from different angles, inside and outside, these stellar churches dedicated to the worship of... Read more

Seminarians chat as they walk along the promenade in front of Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Starting in the fall semester of 2024, first-year seminarians at Sacred Heart and seminaries across the country will undertake a "propaedeutic" year focused on personal, spiritual, and relationship growth, limiting the use of technology while spending more time in prayer and communion with others.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Meloy

First-year seminarians will unplug from technology starting in fall at Detroit seminary

Starting in the fall, seminarians at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit are going to have more prayer time and... Read more

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican after the recitation of the Regina Caeli prayer on April 14, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Matthew Santucci

Pope Francis: Sharing our encounter with Christ makes our encounters ‘even more beautiful’

Pope Francis expressed his concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iran’s missile attack Saturday against Israel. Read more