In a ranking of how the 50 states protect religious liberties, New York came in last, and Mississippi came in first.
Month: January 2023
Pope Francis Condemns ‘Spiral of Death’ in the Holy Land
The “spiral of death” that has materialized in the Holy Land in recent days threatens the little remaining trust that exists between Israelis and Palestinians, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis Set to Offer Message of Hope to War-Torn African Nations
On Tuesday, Pope Francis will set out on his fifth trip to Africa, bringing a much-needed message of peace and consolation to people ravaged by years of conflict in the war-torn nations of the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan.
Catholic Schools Week 2023 Kicks Off in the Diocese of Brooklyn
The enduring quality and value of a Catholic school education will be highlighted once again this year during Catholic Schools Week, across the nation as well as in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Double Trouble on Court for Fontbonne JV Hoops Team
Twins Tess and Lucy Kuhlmann are a dual threat for the Fontbonne Hall Academy junior varsity basketball team.
Colorado Baker Loses Appeal Over Baking Gender Transition Cake
Colorado baker Jack Phillips — whose refusal to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple led to a Supreme Court case — lost his case before a state appeals court over his refusal to make a birthday cake celebrating a gender transition.
‘We Must Not Forget’ Those With Leprosy, Pope Urges
When people think of leprosy, they likely imagine an ancient disease far removed from modern life.
Bishop of Steubenville Says All Options ‘On the Table’ for Future of Diocese
Months after Bishop Jeffrey Monforton announced his desire for the Diocese of Steubenville in Ohio to merge with the Diocese of Columbus, causing a stir that resulted in the canceling of a U.S. bishops’ vote on the idea, he says every option is still on the table but by no means is a merger inevitable.
Blessed Are Those Who Depend on God
A beautiful painting my sister Therese gave me hangs on my wall, one of Jesus delivering the Sermon on the Mount to a crowd of people of humble origin. Besides the soft colors, light-blue wooden frame, and depiction of Our Lord, what strikes me about the painting is the closeness of Jesus to His attentive listeners.
A Moment of Grace During The Recessional Hymn
I had a strange but wonderful experience at the end of the Eucharistic Celebration on the Fourth Sunday of Advent.