With Pope Francis’s 2025 Jubilee of Hope rapidly approaching, the Vatican official charged with organizing the event has stressed the importance of forgiveness and solidarity amid a global climate of anger and resentment.
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Shrine Mass Marks Centennial of First Priestly Ordinations at ‘Mary’s House’ in Washington
As part of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception’s continuing celebration marking 100 years of worship at “Mary’s House,” as it’s often called, Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory offered a Mass of thanksgiving for all the priests who were ordained or otherwise connected to the church.
NYPD Nabs Rick Pitino Burglary Suspect
By The Tablet Staff Police from the 107th Precinct have arrested a Long Island City man in connection with the robbery of St. John’s University basketball coach Rick Pitino’s office. Emanuel Yakubov was nabbed at 9 p.m. Friday, according to a NYPD arrest record. Yakubov, 25, was charged with third-degree burglary, petit larceny, third-degree criminal […]
Kamala Harris Accepts Democratic Nomination, Lays Out Case For ‘Next Great Chapter’
Vice President Kamala Harris argued the nation is ready for the “next great chapter” of its story as she formally accepted her party’s presidential nomination for president during remarks at the Democratic National Convention Aug. 22.
Brazen Thieves Ransack Rick Pitino’s St. John’s University Office, Steal Memorabilia
St. John’s University basketball coach Rick Pitino had his office on campus burglarized by two individuals who made off with sports memorabilia and personal items, according to police and sources.
A New Incorruptible? Diocese Finds Sister Wilhelmina’s Body Seems to Have Not Decomposed
Bishop James V. Johnston of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri, released results of the investigation by medical experts into Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster’s incorruptibility in a press release on the diocesan website Aug. 22, the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Vatican Stamp Celebrates U.S.-Holy See Diplomatic Relations
A new Vatican postage stamp celebrates the 40th anniversary of full diplomatic relations between the United States and the Holy See.
Walz Pledges ‘Commitment to the Common Good’ During DNC speech
Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., pledged a “commitment to the common good,” in remarks to the Democratic National Convention Aug. 21 as he formally accepted his party’s nomination for vice president.
Lourdes Pilgrimage Was Transformative
I have been an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish for the past 36 years. I was deeply honored to participate in our pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, to celebrate our parish’s 100th anniversary. Lourdes holds a special place in the hearts of Catholics worldwide, and this journey was a profound way for us to mark a century of faith and community.
Papal Trip Will Offer Singaporeans a Message of Hope, Cardinal Says
With Pope Francis’s sweeping visit to Asia less than two weeks away, Singapore’s cardinal has said the trip will be an opportunity to send a clear message on issues such as artificial intelligence and the environment and to showcase the diversity and history of the Church in Asia.