Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski of Providence offered prayers for “all affected by this tragedy” in the wake of a Dec. 13 shooting at Brown University that left two students dead and nine others injured.
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At Least 15 Killed in Anti-Jewish Terror Attack at Bondi Beach in Australia
Two gunmen targeted Jewish beachgoers at an event celebrating the first day of Hanukkah in an apparent terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, New South Wales police said.
Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon Raises More Than $450,000 for Catholic Education
Hundreds of people turned out to show their support for Catholic education by attending the Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon, where organizers said more than $450,000 was raised. The luncheon, held at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach on Dec. 10, raises money for the Catholic education and youth ministry programs in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Vatican’s 2025: Year Brings New Pope, Renewed Focus on Unity, Peace
For the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics and for millions of other people as well, the Catholic Church’s 2025 was primarily about the death of Pope Francis and the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Michael Bublé: Meeting Pope Leo XIV ‘Is Something I Will Carry With Me Forever’
Canadian crooner Michael Bublé took to Instagram Dec. 10 to reflect on his time there, which included a meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
Jerusalem Patriarch: Holy Land Needs World’s Prayers, Support Amid ‘Disaster’
Since the October ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war, people in Palestine are living in abject ruin, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said at a news conference in Plymouth, a western suburb of Detroit.
Letters to the Editor, Week of December 13, 2025
This is Love!; Excellence in Catholic Storytelling; Catholic Students in Diocese Shine; Thank You, George Weigel
Obituaries, Week of December 13, 2025
Brother John Lawrence, OSF
Gov. Hochul: Veto Assisted Suicide Bill
Join us, Governor, in protecting the sanctity of life. Veto the Medical Aid in Dying Act, and let New York be a beacon of hope, not despair.
Pope Leo XIV: US-European Alliance Needs To Be Strong
The evening before meeting a group of conservative European politicians, Pope Leo XIV expressed disappointment at what appears to be a weakening alliance between the United States and Europe.