Sister Barbara Kelly
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Easter Massacre Victims Should Be Martyrs, Say Petitioners
More than 50,000 Catholics in Sri Lanka have appealed to the Vatican to recognize the 171 victims of the 2019 Easter massacre as martyrs. This tragedy unfolded on April 21, 2019, when eight suicide bombers struck two Catholic churches, a Protestant church, and three luxury hotels, resulting in the loss of 269 lives and leaving over 500 wounded.
Columbia University Chaplain: Anti-Semitism Protests Must Stop
Amid pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University that have led to more than 100 arrests, forced classes online, and left Jewish students and faculty feeling unsafe and unwelcome, the university’s Catholic chaplain says the path forward “must first ensure that such malevolent protests, brimming with anti-Semitism, be stopped.”
Pence: Trump Betrayed Pro-Life Movement by Rejecting Idea of Federal Abortion Restrictions
Former Vice President Mike Pence argued his ex-running mate, former President Donald Trump betrayed the pro-life movement by stating his opposition to implementing federal abortion restrictions should he be elected to another term in 2024.
Passions Flare as Supreme Court Hears Case with Major Impact on Homelessness
The Supreme Court on April 22 heard a case concerning the constitutionality of local laws that ban public camping and their impact on people who are homeless.
Last Survivor of USS Arizona, Dead at 102, Recalled for Commitment to Country, Faith
By any measure, Louis Anthony “Lou” Conter, a Catholic hero of World War II who died April 1 at his home in Grass Valley, California, at age 102, led a celebrated life.
National Eucharistic Congress Promises ‘Profound Impact’ for Families, Says Family Life Director
Catholics will come to Indianapolis in the tens of thousands for the National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21 — some as individuals, some as couples, some as groups. And some will come as families.
A Better World Can’t Be Built ‘Lying on the Couch,’ Pope Tells Children
Peace can spread and grow from “small seeds” like including someone who is left out of an activity, showing concern for someone who is struggling, picking up some litter and praying for God’s help, Pope Francis told Italian schoolchildren.
Planned Parenthood Annual Report Shows Increase in Abortion, Decrease in Health Services
Planned Parenthood’s latest annual report shows an increase in abortions from the previous year, while also showing a decrease in health services.
Helping Families Grow in Faith is Focus of NY Archdiocesan Family Life Conference
At the New York archdiocesan Family Life Conference, speakers and organizers sought to help participants better understand the importance of family in our world today, “expanding our vision as to what we can do to help families grow in faith,” said Ted Musco, director of the Office of Family Life, sponsor of the second annual gathering.