Pope Francis has concluded the first leg of his four-nation tour of Asia and Oceania, leaving Indonesia Friday morning and landing in Papua New Guinea, where he is likely to address key agenda items such as poverty and climate change.
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Pope Hails Indonesia Tunnel Linking Mosque, Catholic Cathedral as Symbol of Coexistence
In the main event of his three-day visit to Jakarta, Pope Francis Thursday visited the city’s famed Istiqlal Mosque, where he and Muslim leaders outlined their vision for a moderate and tolerant society and called for an end to violent extremism.
Pope Tells Indonesia’s Small Catholic Community to Take Risks in Following Christ
On his final day in Indonesia, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the country’s minority Catholic population, telling them not to be discouraged in the face of difficulties and failure and to take risks in following Christ.
At Least Four Killed and Nine Injured in Mass Shooting at a Georgia High School
A mass shooting took place at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Sept. 4, local officials reported. At least four persons have been reported killed and multiple more injured.
Russian Strike Kills Ukrainian Catholic University Student and Her Family
A Ukrainian Catholic University student and all but one member of her immediate family were among those killed in a Sept. 4 strike by Russia on the western Ukrainian city of Lviv.
Living Out God’s Call to Love One Another
Today’s readings invite us to reflect deeply on the transformative power of God’s love and the call to recognize and respond to the inherent dignity of every person, particularly those who are often marginalized or misunderstood.
Shining a Light on Addiction Awareness
Throughout September, The Tablet will be writing and reporting on National Recovery Month to help raise awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders. The goal of the observation is to reduce stigma, promote education, and provide support to individuals and families affected by addiction.
Letters to the Editor Week of September 7, 2024
Father McGivney Showed Me the Way to Jesus, Honor Thy Father & Mother, In Response to the Dowds’ Letter, Shroud of Turin Discovery Is Great News for Catholics
Obituaries, Week of September 7, 2024
Sister Catherine Mary McGuigan, OP
Diocesan Assignments – September 7, 2024
Very Rev. Joseph R. Gibino, to temporary administrator of St. James Cathedral – Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn, while remaining pastor of St. Charles Borromeo, Brooklyn Heights, vicar for evangelization and catechesis, coordinator of the faculty and curriculum of the diaconate formation program, and liaison of the vicar for clergy for the diaconate formation program, effective Aug. 26. Very Rev. Dwayne D. Davis, to temporary administrator of St. Brendan, Midwood, while remaining pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas, Marine Park, administrator of Our Lady Help of Christians, Midwood, and dean of Brooklyn deanery 11, effective July 19.