Eliminating the root causes of forced migration means ensuring everyone has an equal share in the common good, their fundamental rights are respected and their lives can flourish through integral human development, Pope Francis said.
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From Food Distribution to Trauma Therapy, Ukrainian Priest Is on Wound-Healing Mission for Displaced Ukrainians
The Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, known colloquially as the “Dominican Church,” is the best-known landmark in Ternopil in western Ukraine. Before World War II, it was a Dominican Catholic Church, closed by the communists in 1945 and handed over to Ukrainian Catholics in 1989.
Pope Names Members of Dicastery for Evangelization’s First Section
Pope Francis has appointed 19 people as members of the Dicastery for Evangelization’s first section and has named another 15 as consultants.
Letters to the Editor Week of April 1, 2023
Extra, Extra Special; No Respect for Houses of Worship
Bishop O’Connell Murder Suspect Confesses, Funeral Plans Announced
The suspect in the case, Carlos Medina, the husband of Bishop O’Connell’s housekeeper, has since admitted to murder, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. He has been charged with one count of murder and a “special allegation” that he personally used a firearm.
Suspect Charged with Murder of L.A. Auxiliary Bishop O’Connell
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Feb. 22 that a suspect in the murder of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell has been charged with one count of murder and a “special allegation” that he personally used a firearm.
Advent and Lent Share Similar Preparations
At first glance, the liturgical season of Advent looks rather similar to the liturgical season of Lent.
In Wake of Shooting, Colorado Springs Bishop Backs Tighter Gun Control
Bishop James Golka on Monday afternoon offered his “deepest sympathies and prayers” to all those affected by a mass shooting in Colorado Springs on Saturday, Nov. 19, saying it’s especially troubling that the shooter appeared to target the LGBTQ community.
Only in Print: On Eagles’ Wings, Marathoner, Vietnam Vet, ‘Still Hanging in There’ at 75
Mike Rauh, 75, a lifelong Catholic from City Island (the Bronx), runs his 43rd New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 6. A native of Queens, Rauh especially likes running through Brooklyn where seeing the numerous church steeples gives him a boost.
Invoking Mary’s Intercession
We honor Mary throughout this month of August. For starters, we celebrate two important feast days that are linked together by an octave.
