This past week, Pope Francis participated in another apostolic journey, this time to Hungary and Slovakia. These apostolic journeys of the pontiff are a relatively recent phenomenon in the history of the Church and have proven to be a powerful means of transmitting the closeness of the Holy See to the Church worldwide, as well as an effective means of spreading the Gospel.
Editorials
As a Culture Loses Heart, Pro-Life Unity Can Still Heal
The Biden administration’s Department of Justice has sued Texas to shut down a pro-life law, the Texas Heartbeat Act, which prohibits women from receiving an abortion after the baby’s heartbeat is detected.
The Last Time the World Changed Forever
The world as we know it has changed forever. We’ve heard that statement repeatedly since COVID-19 took root and spread around the world.
In The Worst of Times, The Church is There
Wherever news is made that signals the need to alleviate human suffering — Afghanistan, Haiti, the latest efforts to rein in COVID-19, the rapid responses to aid victims of Hurricane Ida, and more — there is an accompanying story: The Catholic Church is there with a compassionate, effective infrastructure of service.
For Many, the Horror of Afghanistan is Not Over
What we have witnessed in Afghanistan over the past few weeks is a nightmare. Yes, the United States has been in Afghanistan for far too long, and the lives of countless young American men and women have been lost in the defense of a nation so far from our shores.
Catholic Academies, Schools Ready For a New Year
It was a unique academic year for our Catholic schools and academies in 2020-2021. Despite so many challenges, these schools have proven to be safe and healthy, consistent, and Catholic.
Threat of Homelessness Looming Over Millions
In the Gospel according to Luke 9:58, Our Lord Jesus states: “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.”
Praying for People of Lebanon One Year After the Blast
On August 4, 2020, in the city of Beirut in Lebanon, in the midst of an already tense situation among the people, in the midst of the pandemic, 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate which was stored in the city’s port exploded.
We, as Christians, Are Called to Do the Right Thing
This week, we have seen the kindness of Saint Michael’s parishioner in Sunset Park, Sean Conaboy, recognized by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio.
Keep Cuba and Its People in Your Prayers
“I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore.” That was the line that anchorman Howard Beale famously shouted on live TV in the 1976 movie “Network.” He encouraged viewers to stand up and shout it from their windows. And they did.