Archive for February 11, 2025
5 fascinating facts about the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes
On Feb. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Read more
Pastor of Medjugorje’s parish church to skeptics: ‘Come and see’
Father Zvonimir Pavicic, OFM, welcomed the recent Vatican recognition of the spiritual phenomenon at Medjugorje as a call to make... Read more
Can a Catholic attend a same-sex wedding?
Being invited to the wedding is often a cause for joy, but for many Catholics, being invited to a same-sex... Read more
St. Teresa of Calcutta added to Church calendar as optional memorial
The decree issued Feb. 11 by the Vatican noted the influence of St. Teresa’s spirituality around the world. Read more
Pope Francis to Paris AI Action Summit: ‘Love is worth more than intelligence’
“I ask all those attending the Paris summit not to forget that only the human ‘heart’ can reveal the meaning... Read more
Pope Francis to U.S. bishops amid mass deportations: Dignity of migrants comes first
Pope Francis addressed the bishops of the United States on Tuesday about the country’s ongoing mass deportation of immigrants. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop for Archdiocese of Sydney in Australia
“I’m grateful to the Holy Father for choosing another good and faith-filled priest to serve as a bishop in our... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Tucson Bishop Weisenburger as new archbishop of Detroit
Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed Tucson Bishop Edward Weisenburger as the new archbishop of Detroit, accepting the resignation of current... Read more
Google Calendar removes Pride Month, cultural heritage months
A Google spokesperson said in a statement that the decision was made in mid-2024 and did not indicate ideological or... Read more
27 religious groups sue White House over ‘sensitive location’ immigration policy
A DHS spokesman said last month that the policy meant that “criminals will no longer be able to hide in... Read more
Saint John Paul II National Shrine to host exhibit on the Shroud of Turin during Lent
On the first day of Lent, the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., will host an exhibit... Read more
Paris Grand Mosque rector proposes to Pope Francis a meeting between Muslims and Christians
Chems-Eddine Hafiz made the proposal on Feb. 10 at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican during an audience with the... Read more
U.S. defense secretary pauses allowing transgender troops to enter the military
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum outlining the new policy on Friday, Feb. 7, which was made public... Read more
The image of Our Lady of Lourdes that’s not there but that everyone sees
Those who visit the chapel of the Our Lady of Lourdes shrine in the city of Alta Gracia in Córdoba... Read more
Jesuit Refugee Service says Trump funding freeze will impact more than 100,000 refugees
In 2024, JRS received $24,049,039 in government funding and $9,224,422 in private donations, according to its financial statements from last... Read more
Myanmar cathedral bombed days after its establishment: ‘We will rebuild’
Less than two weeks before the bombing, on Jan. 25, Pope Francis designated the church a cathedral for the newly-formed... Read more
U.S. bishops ask Pope Francis for prayers to build better immigration system
The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference has responded to Pope Francis’ letter to the bishops regarding the country’s latest... Read more
Pope makes surprise festival appearance with peace plea
Speaking from his residence at Casa Santa Marta in an unscheduled appearance via video, the pontiff praised music’s unique ability... Read more
