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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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 […]
Sermon On The Integrity: Artemis II Mission Pilot Preaches Christ’s Command To Love On Lunar Flyby
As the astronauts of NASA’s first crewed lunar flyby in half a century reached their closest approach to the moon, the team’s pilot reminded the Earth of Jesus Christ’s command to love both God and neighbor.
Former Substance Abuser: St. Christopher’s Inn ‘Changes You Without Your Permission’
For Peter, the journey to sobriety began at St. Christopher’s Inn in Garrison, which has offered 12-step treatment programs since 1960.
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.
From Sailor Dresses to Plaid Skirts, How Catholic School Uniforms Have Changed
From simple smocks to jumpers to plaid skirts, Catholic school uniforms have evolved over the decades, says Sally Dwyer-McNulty, a history professor at Marist University and author of a book on Catholic clothing.
Liberty Medal to Honor Pope Leo XIV Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
On the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday, the first American pope will be awarded the Liberty Medal by The National Constitution Center. The center will award the medal on July 3 to honor Pope Leo XIV for his “lifelong commitment to religious liberty and freedom of expression,” said Vince Stango, the center’s interim president and CEO.
Father Frank Mann Celebrates Mass for White House Staff
When Father Frank Mann looked out at the congregation during a Mass for White House staff on April 1, he was stunned to realize it was mostly young people.
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.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Youth Organization Coach Is Honored by Jr. Knicks
For more than half of his adult life, Jerry Kokkinos has devoted himself to the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Recently, he was honored by the Junior Knicks as the organization’s Coach of the Year