Archive for August 15, 2024
The fascinating history of the feast of Mary’s assumption
This feast day is a relatively new one but the history of the holy day and the mystery behind it... Read more
The Sistine Chapel was consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: 5 things to know
The famous chapel derives its name from the man who consecrated it: Pope Sixtus IV, who served as the Roman... Read more
Pope Francis: Mary goes before us on the journey of life
During his Angelus on the solemnity of the Assumption, the pope reminded Catholics that the Blessed Virgin Mary always “goes... Read more
Arizona Supreme Court says state can use ‘unborn human’ in abortion vote explainer
Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Read more
Catholics in war-torn Syria doing their best to ‘live in peace’
Archbishop Denys Chahda said that many basic services and guarantees still need to be improved so that Syrians can have... Read more
Venezuela election: UN panel finds lack of ‘transparency and integrity’
The United Nations panel of election experts that was in Venezuela during the July 28 presidential elections published an interim... Read more
Notre Dame suspends men’s swim team for entire year over gambling scandal
A review “confirmed and expanded on our initial concerns about a deeply embedded team culture dismissive of Notre Dame’s standards... Read more
Montana ends parental consent requirement for minors getting abortions
The Montana Supreme Court said the parental consent for abortions law “violates the fundamental right of a minor to control... Read more
‘Catholics for Harris-Walz’ virtual event abruptly canceled
Catholic comedian Stephen Colbert, the host of “The Late Show” on CBS, was originally listed as one of the speakers... Read more
