Costa Rica has declared a state of emergency due to the unprecedented flow of migrants transiting the Central American country — a plan Catholic relief officials described as coming after a slow response to the growing “humanitarian crisis.”
Author: Christine
The Word of God Is Both Consoling and Terrifying
The word of God is often consoling, liberating, and healing, but it can also be deeply challenging and downright scary.
Pope Francis on Art And The ‘Thirst for Meaning’
There was an important meeting last May in Rome at which Pope Francis gave a marvelous talk on art. How I wish I had been there. There are several ideas in the Holy Father’s talk that I find both beautiful and exciting.
Strength in Numbers: The Diocese’s Revival
This Saturday, Oct. 7, the Diocese of Brooklyn continues its celebration of the Eucharistic Revival at Maimonides Park in Coney Island with a spectacular day-long event beginning at 8 am.
Letters to the Editor Week of October 7, 2023
Thank You for Your Varela Coverage, Coverage of Animals, In Honor of a Priest, Kudos to Father Lauder for His Column on ‘A Tale of Two Cities’,
Obituaries, Week of October 07, 2023
Sister Agnes Stumpf, CIJ, Sister Ellen Glavey, RSM
Pope Urges Synod of Bishops Not to ‘Barricade Itself Behind Preconceived Notions’
In his opening Mass for the keenly anticipated Synod of Bishops on Synodality, Pope Francis said modern global challenges require the Church to be a warm and welcoming presence, free of the politicking, ideology, and “rigidity” that he said have divided much of the world.
Boston Archdiocese Opposes Canceling Civil Statute of Limitations for Abuse Claims
Advocates say getting rid of the statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse is a matter of moral justice, but the Archdiocese of Boston says the move will hurt its own efforts to help sexual abuse victims.
Pope Offers Cautious ‘Yes’ on Blessing Some Same-Sex Unions, ‘No’ on Women Priests
Responding to a group of five conservative cardinals who posed critical questions about his upcoming Synod of Bishops on Synodality, Pope Francis largely upheld the Church’s ban on women priests, while suggesting the doctrine can still be studied, but signaled openness to giving blessings to same-sex couples provided that doing so is not confused with the sacrament of marriage.
Migration: A Catholic Response
Over the past year and a half, more than 100,000 migrants and asylum-seekers have arrived in New York City. Like many municipalities throughout the United States, especially those close to the southern border, our city has struggled to provide housing and other material assistance to those newly arrived.