Archive for January 2, 2025
Catholics weigh in on Australia’s social media ban: ‘A void in our children’s spiritual lives’
Australian lawmakers recently passed a law — the first of its kind in the world — banning children under age... Read more
How can the Jubilee of Hope strengthen your faith? Here’s what you need to know
Why is the jubilee such an important event for Catholics? The answer is simple: It offers an extraordinary opportunity to... Read more
Pope Francis ‘deeply saddened’ by New Orleans attack, offers prayers
The pope sent a condolence message to New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond on Jan. 2 offering prayers for the souls... Read more
Bishop urges faithful to fight ‘scourge of human trafficking’ in Pennsylvania
In a Dec. 29 pastoral letter Bishop Timothy Senior said he was “shocked and appalled” to learn about the extent... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January
“All children and youth have the right to go to school, regardless of their immigration status,” the pope said. Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria murdered by ‘unidentified assailants’
After the death of Nigerian priest Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo the day after Christmas, the diocese appealed for prayers “for... Read more
Notre Dame fans pray for terror attack victims at Mass in New Orleans hotel
The Mass attracted some 500 attendees to the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, just a 20-minute walk from the French Quarter. Read more
Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to abortion and gay marriage activists
The medal is awarded to Americans who “have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens,”... Read more
Record numbers of young adults flock to Salt Lake City for SEEK25
More than 21,000 people have begun the new year seeking Jesus at the biggest Catholic young adult conference of the... Read more
