Archive for August 15, 2023
The fascinating history of the feast of Mary’s assumption
This feast day is a relatively new one but the history of the holy day and the mystery behind it... Read more
Priest brings the prayers of Mary to revive small mountain churches in the Alps
The area is vast and the faithful are few, but one priest is confident that bringing the message of the... Read more
Pope Francis calls for a ‘spirit of service’ on feast of Mary’s assumption
In his Aug. 15 Angelus reflection, the pope pointed to the Blessed Mother as a “woman of service” to her... Read more
Honolulu bishop details ‘shocking’ devastation on Maui after visit to Lahaina
Honolulu Bishop Larry Silva on Tuesday shared details after visiting the town of Lahaina where he celebrated Mass with about... Read more
Vatican secretary of state to meet refugees from Sudan in four-day visit to South Sudan
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin arrived in South Sudan on Monday, Aug. 14, to meet people fleeing violence... Read more
New Jersey court rules Catholic school can require teachers to follow Catholic teaching
The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously upheld a Catholic school’s ability to enforce an employee code of conduct in line... Read more
Church to accompany peace talks between Colombian government, National Liberation Army
Among the issues that will be addressed, in addition to pacification, are those of agrarian reform and institutional reform in... Read more
Pakistan’s legislature passes bill to increase blasphemy penalties to life in prison
The legislation would set a maximum penalty of life in prison for blasphemy with a minimum sentence of 10 years... Read more
California Jewish families fight for equal rights in education of disabled children
After a judge dismissed their case, the families are continuing their suit against a law that allows families with disabled... Read more
