On a brief day stop in Luxembourg Thursday, Pope Francis appealed for peace and the integration of migrants as Europe continues to reel from the war in Ukraine and an ongoing migrant crisis.
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Pope in Belgium Calls for Peace, Condemns Abuse, Forced Adoptions
After his arrival to Belgium in the rain on Thursday night, Pope Francis told civil authorities the next day to make peacemaking a priority, and voiced regret over recent scandals in the Belgian Church, including the crises of clerical sexual abuse and forced adoptions.
Catholic Death Penalty Abolition Group Condemns ‘Regressive’ Spate of Executions
Catholic Mobilizing Network, a group that advocates for the abolition of capital punishment in line with Catholic teaching, urged its supporters to speak out against what it called a “regressive” trend of five executions in five states in the span of one week.
Church Should Be Ashamed, Beg Forgiveness for Crime of Abuse, Pope Says
The Catholic Church must plead for forgiveness for the crime of the abuse of minors by its members and everything must be done to prevent such “a disgrace” from ever happening again, Pope Francis said.
Defiant NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on Federal Bribery and Fraud Charges
A 57-page federal indictment unsealed on Thursday, Sept. 26, charged New York City Mayor Eric Adams with bribery, wire fraud, and accepting illegal campaign contributions stemming from his time as Brooklyn Borough President.
Congress Averts Pre-Election Government Shutdown
Congress on Sept. 25 passed a temporary measure to keep the federal government funded into December, averting a shutdown before the Nov. 5 election.
Vocation Directors Honored for Mentoring Men to Priesthood
The words of Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary Rector and President Father James Kuroly captured the theme of the high school’s third annual Rector-President’s Dinner on Sept. 19 in Williamsburg, honoring eight past and present vocation directors for the Diocese of Brooklyn.
A Celebration of Faith and Sobriety
For many of us involved in 12-step recovery programs, protecting our anonymity is crucial for several reasons. The most obvious is the stigma surrounding addiction; many people do not understand its nature and may judge those trying to overcome their struggles.
Stewardship: Nurturing And Sharing God’s Gifts
This Sunday’s readings offer profound insights into how we live out our faith amid life’s challenges and diverse ideas of success.
Letters to the Editor Week of September 28, 2024
Speaking Clearly, Secret Service Protection For Trump, Proud to Support AA, Harris Vetting Process Revisited