President Donald Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV on social media and in verbal remarks April 12, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” as tensions escalate in the Mideast.
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Good Friday of Christ’s Passion — A Timeline
From trial to the cross, this timeline walks through the final hours of Christ’s Passion — moment by moment.
Condemned by Catholic Leaders, Trump Backs Down From Threat To Annihilate Iran
by OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) – In a post on his social media website Truth Social shortly before an 8 p.m. EDT deadline he set for April 7 to obliterate Iran, President Donald Trump said he would suspend the attacks for two weeks if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil trade […]
Pope Leo XIV Sends Easter Greetings to Catholic Parish in Gaza Amid Fear, Uncertainty of War
Pope Leo XIV sent Easter greetings to Catholics in Gaza as they celebrate Easter amid the fear and uncertainty of war, said Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of Holy Family Parish.
Booked for Disaster: St. Frances Cabrini’s Chilling Titanic Near-Miss
In a twist of fate, St. Frances Cabrini narrowly missed being a passenger on the Titanic. Because of a change in plans, she did not board the doomed ship and avoided a tragic fate when the supposedly “unsinkable” ship sank on April 15, 1912.
‘The Power With Which Christ Rose Is Entirely Nonviolent,’ Pope Leo XIV Says in Easter Peace Message
by Courtney Mares VATICAN CITY (OSV News) – Speaking from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica on Easter, Pope Leo XIV delivered a passionate appeal for peace, declaring that the power of the risen Christ is “entirely nonviolent” and calling on world leaders to lay down their weapons and choose dialogue over domination. The address […]
Easter Dishes From Around the Globe: A Taste of Traditions From Catholic Kitchens
From Italy to Mexico and Argentina, The Tablet offers a special set of recipes offering a glimpse into how Catholics celebrate Easter.
Pope Leo XIV on Holy Thursday: Jesus Teaches Us How to Love at the Last Supper
Pope Leo XIV washed and kissed the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday in his first Easter Triduum liturgy as pope.
Local Sister Says Cameroon Feels ‘Fortunate’ for Pope’s Africa Trip
Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming four-nation trip to Africa is stirring hope for a religious sister in the Diocese of Brooklyn who monitors ongoing political and social strife in her native country, Cameroon.
The Soundtrack of the Easter Season: 10 Beloved Catholic Hymns
On Easter Sunday, not only will pews fill, but music will ring out from churches nationwide to celebrate the Resurrection. The common denominator among these hymns is that they are special to the Easter season, with many dating back to the 12th century.