On Sept. 22, Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher delivered an address at the United Nations’ New York headquarters during the U.N.’s high-level meeting marking the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women.
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Sister Jean, Who Inspired Loyola Chicago On and Off the Court, Retires at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain who inspired Loyola University Chicago’s men’s basketball team for three decades, has officially retired at age 106 due to health concerns.
‘Pilgrims of Hope’ Seek Compassion
At this moment in America, people are being smothered by anti-immigrant sentiment. In August, I stopped at Dunkin’ Donuts and ordered, in English, two bagels with bacon, egg, and cheese. The employee gave me a long, strange look, as if analyzing me, and said, “No Spanish.”
What Can We All Learn From Young People?
Shortly after the announcement of the approval of the canonizations of Sts. Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis, I was asked in an interview, “What does Carlo Acutis teach the young people today?” It occurred to me that the premise of the question is wrong. Certainly, his example inspires many, and his virtues are worthy of imitation.
Join the Diocese of Brooklyn for a Presentation on the Shroud of Turin
Sean Fitzgerald, an expert on the Shroud of Turin, will give a presentation on this fascinating relic in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
‘The Cabrini Pledge’ Calls Faithful To Be Keepers of Hope for Migrants and Refugees
At the start of National Migration Week, taking place this year Sept. 22-28, the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration invited the faithful to join “The Cabrini Pledge” and be guardians of hope for migrants and refugees.
At UN, Trump Says He Wants Gaza Ceasefire, Criticizes Member Nations’ Immigration Policy
President Donald Trump on Sept. 23 addressed the U.N. General Assembly amid the backdrop of conflict in Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as world leaders still question the extent to which the U.S. will be involved in global affairs as the Trump administration implements its “America First” foreign policy.
Catholic Immigration Advocates Express Concern About New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
President Donald Trump raised the fee for an H-1B visa to $100,000 on Sept. 19, creating some confusion for employers and prompting concern for Catholic immigration advocates.
Pope Leo XIV Praises Women’s Religious Orders for Courage, Generosity
In its religious orders, the Catholic Church has an array of strong, courageous and generous women who care for the poor, defend peace and share the Gospel message of salvation in Christ, Pope Leo XIV said.
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Speaks at Vatican Jubilee of Justice
In a frescoed hall of a building housing the Catholic Church’s highest courts, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. spoke about faith, mercy, tradition and hope.