The reason why the 2024 edition of the Vatican yearbook has re-inserted “Patriarch of the West” as one of the historical titles of the pope appears to be a response to concerns expressed by Orthodox leaders and theologians.
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Angels or Aliens? Some Researchers Say Vatican Archives Hold UFO Secrets
A group of scientists and researchers are seeking access to the Vatican Apostolic Archives to uncover information about UFOs and the paranormal, believing there may be traces amid the 50 miles of shelves holding everything from handwritten papal notes to presidential missives.
Christ’s Parables Stunning In Simplicity and Power
What a delight it is to live within walking distance of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden! Maybe it’s my Brooklyn diocesan bias, but I much prefer the BBG to the New York Botanical Garden.
Judge Strikes Down Florida Ban On Some Transgender Surgeries, Hormonal Treatments For Minors
A federal judge June 11 struck down key portions of a Florida law banning certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors who identify as transgender.
Organized Attacks on Catholics Continue
Last year the FBI rescinded an internal memo, leaked by a whistleblower, revealing how the federal law enforcement division of the Justice Department was targeting “radical traditional Catholics.”
Let’s All Talk About Catholic Education
Let’s talk about our incredible history, our relevance today, and the hope it brings for our future. Let’s talk about how Catholic education in Queens and Brooklyn is creating a “Foundation for Life” for the leaders of tomorrow.
Pax Christi is Honored With First Dorothy Day Peacemaker Award as Global Conflicts Spike
For more than 50 years, Pax Christi USA — the national Catholic peace movement founded in 1972, grounded in the Gospel and Catholic social teaching — has dedicated itself to the construction of a world without conflict.
Pro-Life Advocates Mark 2 Years Since Dobbs: ‘We Have a Challenge On Our Hands’
Prior to the second anniversary of a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its prior abortion precedent, pro-life activists said much of their work remains to be done.
Catholic Meteorologist Keeps Eyes On Skies to Support Safety, Success of Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Since beginning their journeys mid-May, pilgrims on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage have braved excessive heat, thunderstorms and wind — all of it closely monitored by a meteorologist in New Hampshire. John Kelley rises daily around 5:45 a.m. — earlier than pre-pilgrimage days — and with coffee in hand, spends about 90 minutes compiling information from National Weather Service websites for each of the pilgrimage’s four routes.
Seahawks Offensive Tackle Loves the Game, But Catholic Faith is His ‘Focal Point’
In his second year as an offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks, Abraham “Abe” Lucas is living his childhood dream. Even so, it’s faith, not football, that’s the most important thing for this self-described “hard-core Catholic.”