Pope Francis was in Kazakhstan last week, where he attended a high-profile meeting of interfaith leaders and, while refraining from naming aggressors directly, sent a clear message to Russian civil and ecclesial authorities on the war in Ukraine.
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The Power of the Words That We Use
During Senate hearings regarding the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Jackson told a beautiful story that speaks to that power.
Puerto Rico Devastated After Hurricane Fiona Hits
Watching the news and looking outside while sheltering at his parents’ home in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Father Enrique Camacho can’t fathom how almost five years to the day of Hurricane Maria the island is once again devastated, this time courtesy of Hurricane Fiona.
The Great Irish Fair 2022
This year’s Great Irish Fair will not be held in Coney Island, as it has for more than 30 years. Instead, it will be conducted on the grounds of Holy Name parish, Park Slope, on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Diocese of Brooklyn Names Deacon Andrew Mastrangelo New Director of Immaculate Conception Center
The Diocese of Brooklyn has announced that Deacon Andrew T. Mastrangelo has been appointed as the new Director of the Immaculate Conception Center located in Douglaston, New York. Deacon Andrew Mastrangelo replaces Deacon Stanley Galazin whose retirement took effect on August 31, 2022, after serving 19 years in this role.
More Than 1 Million Left Without Running Water After Hurricane Fiona Ripped Through The Dominican Republic
Hurricane Fiona is continuing its ruinous path Tuesday after devastating Puerto Rico with flooding rain then ripping through the Dominican Republic, where more than a million people were left without running water and dozens of homes were destroyed.
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski Visits Newly Discovered Mass Grave Site in Ukraine
Standing near a mass grave site in eastern Ukraine and seeing the delicate and solemn removal of bodies, Polish Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner, said he could only pray.
Giant Puppet of Syrian Refugee Girl Makes Stop at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
“Little Amal,” a giant puppet that is on a worldwide pilgrimage to raise awareness about the plight of unaccompanied refugee minors, made a stop at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Sept. 18.
New Network Will Accompany Migrants; National Migration Week is Sept. 19-25
Jesuit Refugee Service/USA has launched the Migrant Accompaniment Network, a nationwide group of volunteers “who will engage those who have recently arrived in the U.S. with their integration into welcoming communities,” the organization said in a Sept. 14 announcement.
Cardinal Prays at Queen’s Funeral, Signaling Charles’ Openness to Dialogue
An English cardinal took part in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in an indication of openness of the British Royal family to ecumenical and interfaith dialogue.