Sunday, Nov. 9, marked the 87th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the terrifying “Night of Broken Glass” that historians mark as the pogrom that started the Holocaust.
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The History of Catholic Chaplains in the Military
The U.S. military has a long tradition of chaplains, including those of the Roman Catholic faith, addressing the spiritual needs of soldiers, sailors, Marines, and Coast Guard personnel.
Celebrating 40 Years of Faith on the Frontlines: Priest’s Global Mission as Naval Academy’s Lone Catholic Chaplain
Forty years ago, Pope John Paul II authorized the creation of a stand-alone archdiocese in the United States for military chaplains, paving the way for future chaplains, such as Father Donelson Thevenin, to serve the Lord while serving their country in uniform.
Missionaries Transform World by Transforming Lives, Pope Says
Being a missionary means bringing the Gospel and its values into the world and transforming the lives of individuals, which can and must transform societies, Pope Leo XIV said.
‘Resilience and Strength’ of Jamaicans Heralded Amid Widespread Disaster of Hurricane Melissa
As Archbishop Kenneth Richards of Kingston, Jamaica, spoke with people in the communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, he was amazed by their faith and fortitude in the face of unimaginable circumstances.
Pope Names St. Newman Patron of His Alma Mater in Rome
The same day Pope Leo XIV proclaimed St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the church, he also named the British saint patron of the Pontifical Urbanian University in Rome.
Mary, Mother of Jesus and All Believers, Is Not Co-Redeemer, Vatican Says
While praising devotion to Mary, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith firmly rejected moves to formally proclaim Mary as “co-redemptrix” or “co-mediatrix.”
Pope Leo XIV’s November Prayer Intention Is for Those Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts
Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts, and for all people “who live in darkness and despair.”
Gaza Ceasefire Tested as Israel, Hamas Say the Other Violated Agreement
President Donald Trump’s ceasefire agreement in Gaza was tested Oct. 28 as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to conduct strikes in Gaza as his government alleged Hamas violated a White House-backed ceasefire agreement by firing on Israeli forces and failing to return the remains of deceased hostages.
Do Catholics Believe in Ghosts? The Church Doesn’t Speak of Them, But It Does Recognize ‘Stuck’ Souls
Catholics are taught that God created spiritual beings, including the angels, which are pure spirits. Human beings are beings that have both bodies and spirits. Sometimes those spirits get “stuck.”