When the storms of war are gathering, warlike men seldom listen to popes.

In the book of Genesis, 4:1-13 when Cain murdered his brother, Abel, out of jealousy, the Lord asked him a simple question: “Where is Abel?” Cain, in his anger and fury, responded to the Lord with a simple phrase, one which has entered the lexicon of commonly used expressions to this day: “Am I my brother’s keeper?”

Only the good die young. But their better halves live on.

Fear seems to be once-again gripping New York City.

The savants who cover U.S. Supreme Court oral hearings have divined that Roe v. Wade may be overturned later this spring.

As the Diocese of Brooklyn celebrates its second Christmas under COVID-19 protocols, there is a palpable sense of optimism among the faithful. The spirit of birth and rebirth remains strong in parishes and communities across the area as Catholics witness — and commit — countless acts of selflessness that deserve our attention.

A mostly lame duck City Council last week passed, by a 33-14 margin with two abstentions, a bill that would allow registered non-citizens to vote in city elections.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio looks to be on a mission to issue mandates as his tenure in office comes to a close. While setting aside the efficacy of the vaccines, de Blasio and the city’s Health Department chief, Dr. Dave Chokshi, seem to be finding problems where few actually exist.