By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI prayed that the world’s Gypsies no longer be subjected to prejudice, oppression and rejection. Gypsies should always uphold “justice, legality, reconciliation and strive to never be the cause of someone else’s suffering,” he said in a festive meeting with nearly 2,000 Gypsies, Roma, Sinti and […]
by Carol Glatz AGREB, Croatia (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI used his apostolic journey to the Croatian capital to encourage nations to build their communities on Christian values and to support the traditional family and the sanctity of life. A culture guided by truth, reason and love not only will lead to peace, justice and […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Benedict XVI met with U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden in an unannounced visit June 3. Biden, the first Catholic vice president in U.S. history, met with the pope in what was termed “a personal and private visit,” according to a U.S. official. In an unusual move, the Vatican did not […]
A look at some landmark milestones in American Catholic history, from the early Church in the colonies to milestones in leadership, education, religious life, sacraments, and public life.
The archbishop of Caracas called for prayers and solidarity after back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing over 150 people and injuring hundreds more.
Allowing the crucifix as an approved emblem on a headstone would give families of Catholic veterans a deeper sense of peace and comfort when they entrust their loved ones to the Lord’s care.
Mary is revered by Catholics as an intercessor, mediator, and mother of God. But did you know that her special guardianship extends to our whole country?
PASTOR Very Rev. Thomas W. Ahern, to pastor at St. Teresa of Avila-St. Anthony of Padua, South Ozone Park, while remaining pastor at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, South Ozone Park, dean of Queens 8 Deanery, director of the Catholic Relief Services, director of the Missions Office, and director of the Propagation of the Faith, […]
All told, there has been a Catholic presence in the United States for more than 400 years. Here, The Tablet looks at some of the historical sites that established the earliest Catholic roots in the U.S.
The Tablet made its presence known at the Catholic Media Association Conference held in Atlantic City June 17-19, winning more than two dozen awards for its coverage of local and international Catholic news.
