Archive for January 4, 2025
Hopes rise for Christians as Church leaders meet new Syria leader
As Syria navigates a transitional phase, questions abound regarding the Church’s role in shaping the new Syrian nation. Has the... Read more
Seton Shrine begins year-long celebrations for 50th anniversary of saint’s canonization
The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, begins its yearlong celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of... Read more
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper commutes 15 death sentences, but 121 still on death row
Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that he reviewed 89 clemency petitions from death row inmates and granted 15 of... Read more
Pope Francis to teaching sisters: Leave ‘vinegar faces’ behind, embrace joy
“Many times in my life I have encountered nuns with a vinegar face, and this is not friendly, this is... Read more
Salzburg auxiliary bishop and EWTN pioneer Andreas Laun dies
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Andreas Laun of Salzburg, a pioneering figure in Catholic television, died on New Year’s Eve at the... Read more
Bullying in schools ‘prepares for war, not peace,’ Pope Francis tells Catholic educators
The pontiff repeatedly emphasized his message against bullying, having participants pledge “No bullying!” during the audience. Read more
Pope attends episcopal ordination of Rome’s new auxiliary bishop
Cardinal Baldassare Reina emphasized three fundamental aspects of episcopal ministry while emphasizing that episcopacy is service, not honor. Read more
‘A little taste of heaven:’ Eucharistic adoration ‘high point’ of SEEK event, attendees say
On Friday night, thousands of young Catholics transformed a spacious convention center ballroom into a solemn oasis of prayer and... Read more
