New York City has stepped up security at synagogues across the five boroughs as Jewish New Yorkers celebrate the High Holy Days.
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Lourdes Fully Covers Rupnik Mosaics Ahead of Pope Leo Visit, Citing Care for Abuse Survivors
Prior to Pope Leo XIV’s arrival to Lourdes Sept. 26, the sanctuary covered the mosaics of Father Marko Rupnik, the spokesman of the sanctuary confirmed to OSV News, sharing pictures of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary with mosaics entirely covered.
As Beatification Draws Near, Man Reflects On Train Ride With Archbishop Fulton Sheen
When Archbishop Fulton Sheen is beatified on Sept. 24, Sean D’Arcy will be among the tens-of-thousands expected in the crowd.
Pope Leo Tells Special Olympics Athletes They ‘Remind Everyone of the True Values of Life’
Addressing a delegation from the Special Olympics, Pope Leo XIV recalled his own great fondness of sports and invited them to live holy lives following the example of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, “who, in love with Jesus, knew how to translate values of sport into a holy life.”
Hate Speech Violates Command To Love One’s Neighbor, Says Vatican’s UN Diplomat
Hate speech “contradicts the commandment to love one’s neighbor,” said the Vatican’s top diplomat to the United Nations.
Pope Grants Jubilee Year for Guadalupe Basilica Anniversary
The Archdiocese of Mexico City announced that Pope Leo XIV has declared a Jubilee Year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Heritage and Faith Take Center Stage at Diocese of Brooklyn’s 45th Annual Great Irish Fair
On Sept. 12, the 45th annual fair was — for the fourth consecutive year — held at Holy Name of Jesus Parish.
USCCB Migration Chair’s Brooklyn Visit Brings Message of Hope to Haitians
Bishop Brendan Cahill, who is chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Migration, spoke with The Tablet after recording an episode of the “Big City Catholics” podcast alongside Bishop Robert Brennan and Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio.
Pope Leo Commemorates 9/11, Praying for All Who ‘Bear Wounds of That Tragic Day’
Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in his Sunday Angelus address, praying for “those who continue to bear the wounds of that tragic day.”
How Three Popes Prayed and Remembered Following 9/11
On the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, the words and gestures of three popes still echo through the grief of that day — from St. John Paul II’s immediate prayers for a shaken nation, to Pope Benedict XVI’s silent visit to ground zero, to Pope Francis’ rose placed at one of the memorial’s reflecting pools.