With Paralympic Games closing in Paris Sept. 8, more than a monthlong Olympic adventure is over. But the spirit of the Games will resonate in the French Catholic Church for much longer — thanks to the disabled who participated in church initiatives with great enthusiasm.
Author: Christine
Trump Launches ‘Catholics for Trump’ Coalition as Survey Shows Catholics Lean Toward Harris
Former President Donald Trump Sept. 4 launched his campaign’s Catholics for Trump coalition in a bid to reach Catholic voters. A recent survey indicated Catholic voters currently lean toward Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election.
Pope Opens East Timor Stop Saying Abuse Is ‘Flowering All Over the World’
As Pope Francis begins his brief, two-day visit to East Timor, one of the key underlying issues he will have to grapple with is the clerical sexual abuse crisis as the nation reels from allegations against highly revered members of the clergy.
Amid Crime, Poverty, and Climate Change, Pope Gives Nod to Peripheries in Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis has concluded the first leg of his four-nation tour of Asia and Oceania, leaving Indonesia Friday morning and landing in Papua New Guinea, where he is likely to address key agenda items such as poverty and climate change.
Pope Hails Indonesia Tunnel Linking Mosque, Catholic Cathedral as Symbol of Coexistence
In the main event of his three-day visit to Jakarta, Pope Francis Thursday visited the city’s famed Istiqlal Mosque, where he and Muslim leaders outlined their vision for a moderate and tolerant society and called for an end to violent extremism.
Pope Tells Indonesia’s Small Catholic Community to Take Risks in Following Christ
On his final day in Indonesia, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the country’s minority Catholic population, telling them not to be discouraged in the face of difficulties and failure and to take risks in following Christ.
At Least Four Killed and Nine Injured in Mass Shooting at a Georgia High School
A mass shooting took place at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Sept. 4, local officials reported. At least four persons have been reported killed and multiple more injured.
Russian Strike Kills Ukrainian Catholic University Student and Her Family
A Ukrainian Catholic University student and all but one member of her immediate family were among those killed in a Sept. 4 strike by Russia on the western Ukrainian city of Lviv.
Living Out God’s Call to Love One Another
Today’s readings invite us to reflect deeply on the transformative power of God’s love and the call to recognize and respond to the inherent dignity of every person, particularly those who are often marginalized or misunderstood.
Shining a Light on Addiction Awareness
Throughout September, The Tablet will be writing and reporting on National Recovery Month to help raise awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders. The goal of the observation is to reduce stigma, promote education, and provide support to individuals and families affected by addiction.