Dick Cheney, seen as one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history who played a large role in the post-9/11 war on terror, died Nov. 3 at 84, his family said in a statement the following day.
Author: Wandy Ortiz
Low & Behold: Catholicism Rides Shotgun in Chicano Car Culture
If they’re lucky, artists they can create art that feels like a personal blessing. For photographer Wendy Random, that blessing can be found in the lowrider cars she photographs in California, New York, and around the world.
Fordham’s WFUV Works to Meet Catholic Mission, Provide Public Services Following Federal Cuts to Public Media Funding
WFUV, an NPR public radio station based at Fordham University in the Bronx, is just one of the media organizations impacted by the Trump administration’s decision to roll back $9 billion in previously appropriated funds for international aid programs and public broadcasting.
Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee’s Gender Transition Ban for Minors
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 18 upheld a Tennessee state law banning certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors who identify as transgender.
Women of the Year in the Diocese of Brooklyn: Parishioners Honored for Years of Service to Community
A Mass marked the end of May, the month dedicated to honoring the Virgin Mary; it was the feast of the Visitation, which commemorates Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth while they were pregnant with Jesus and John the Baptist, respectively; and the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) recognized women from Brooklyn and Queens with a corsage, a special blessing during Mass, and a luncheon.
Monk Reignites Benedictine Tradition One Hot Sauce Bottle at a Time
In the eyes of Father Richard Walz, a Benedictine monk at Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas, hot sauces are like rosaries: everybody who wants one should get one.
Obituaries, Week of January 25, 2025
Sister Margaret Mary Flanagan, OP (Sister Marie Thomasine, OP), Sister Joan Lucie Roccasalvo (formerly Sister Regina Consuelo)
A New Year’s Call to Reflection, Renewal
If we hadn’t seen enough Christmas lights this season — on houses, trees, bushes, and department stores — this past Sunday, we were absolutely festooned with them. The reading from Isaiah announced in the very first line: “Your light has come!” And it kept on coming. “Nations shall walk by your light,” the prophet continues, and the Scriptures go on to speak of “shining radiance,” “light,” and, in Matthew’s memorable gospel, the star that guided the magi to Bethlehem. We are positively blinded by illumination.
Seeing Double: For Pair of Priests, Shared Faith Is Part of Their DNA
For many people, having a sibling who mirrors their every move might seem more frustrating than comforting. However, for two sets of twins in New York City, their shared bond has profoundly strengthened their faith and spiritual lives. The lives of Father Mark Amatrucola and Father Chris Lawton are intertwined not just by being twins, but by their shared journeys into the priesthood.
Jubilee Mascot Is Having Its Viral Moment
The upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year will be an opportunity for Catholics of all ages and backgrounds worldwide to embark on a journey — literally and spiritually — that can redefine their understanding of the faith.