Archive for August 28, 2024
After 1,700 years, an ancient tree marks the vanished hometown of St. Augustine
The famous saint is associated with the ancient city of Hippo, but before that, he lived in a now-vanished town... Read more
Phone-free education: Catholic schools rise to the challenge
An increasing number of school districts across the U.S. are restricting or banning cellphone use — a move many Catholic... Read more
5 powerful quotes from St. Augustine’s most famous work, the ‘Confessions’
Written in about 400 A.D., St. Augustine of Hippo’s “Confessions” details how God worked in Augustine’s life. Read more
Pope Francis: Intentionally hurting migrants ‘is a grave sin’
The pope spoke at length about the poor conditions of migrants who attempt to cross a sea or desert to... Read more
Pope Francis: Human dignity must be ‘common commitment’ of all Christian churches
This year’s symposium is titled “What Is Man? In the Time of Anthropological Mutation” and is taking place in Trani,... Read more
Pope Francis meets Middle East Catholic bishops amid fears of all-out war in region
The Holy Father encouraged the bishops to “bear witness to faith in [the Lord], also through respectful and sincere dialogue... Read more
‘Thanks be to God!’: Notre Dame student’s family converts on solemnity of the Assumption
The family’s conversion occurred three years after Colin Smith himself came into the Church. Read more
Cardinal Suharyo decries how corruption in Indonesia is hurting the poor
The cardinal emphasized that despite the country’s abundant natural resources, widespread corruption continues to undermine its potential. Read more
Filipino diocese advances sainthood cause for lay catechist Laureana ‘Ka Luring’ Franco
Franco, a longtime member of the Legion of Mary, dedicated her life to teaching the Catholic faith, praying, and serving... Read more
How Kamala Harris targeted pro-life pregnancy centers in California
From 2015 through mid-2018, the centers fought against a state law that forced them to display notices that include information... Read more
What St. Augustine did to avoid gossip and foul language in his home
St. Augustine, whose feast day is Aug. 28, had an aversion for gossip to the extent he even placed a... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua eliminates priests’ retirement fund
In yet another move to undermine the Catholic Church, the Ortega dictatorship in Nicaragua has eliminated and confiscated a retirement... Read more
Meet Monsignor Joseph Buh, the Duluth priest who could become America’s next saint
Monsignor Joseph Buh has never been officially declared a saint by the Catholic Church, but that may be about to... Read more
