Bishops in Venezuela called July 30 for the results of the nation’s heavily disputed presidential election to be verified as protests break across the South American country over the official vote count — which gave President Nicolas Maduro a third consecutive term.
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New Ohio Law Requires Public Schools to ‘Reasonably’ Accommodate Students’ Religious Beliefs
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed the Religious Expression Days Act into law on July 24, requiring every public school to adopt a policy that “reasonably accommodates” students’ sincerely held religious beliefs and practices.
Senate Passes Major Online Child Safety Legislation, But Future in House Uncertain
The U.S. Senate passed two major online child safety reforms July 30, but the bills face an uncertain future in the House.
Examining the Teachings On the Real Presence
We have been reading as the Gospel at Mass over the past few Sundays from the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel, the Bread of Life Discourse.
Learning to Appreciate the Real Presence of Christ
This month at Holy Mass on Sundays, we will be reading from the Gospel of John. Normally in the readings offered to us for our reflection in this current liturgical cycle (Year B), we have the opportunity to read from the Gospel of Mark.
Summertime and Living Our Faith Is Easy
These hazy, lazy days of summer are known for relaxation, vacation, and enjoying the good life. In the Church, we are in the Ordinary Time that follows our celebration of the Easter miracle and Pentecost. But these are more than ordinary times when it comes to our faith.
Letters to the Editor Week of August 3 & 10, 2024
Willie Mays: A Generous Gentleman, Tribute to Father Peter Gillen, Thank You, Father Abels, What Is Happening to the Country?
Obituaries, Week of August 3 & 10, 2024
Father Peter D. Gillen, Sister Elizabeth Ehlers
Why the Eucharist Means so Much to Me
“Here on Earth, I see nothing of the Son of the Highest God, except his most holy body and blood.” These words from St. Francis of Assisi explain his devotion to the Eucharist.
Pope Inspires 50,000 Altar Servers on the Power of Presence in Eucharist
Thanks to Jesus’ promise to be with his disciples always, the faithful can be fully present for others, especially those in need, Pope Francis told thousands of altar servers from around the world.