Articles by Peter Pinedo
‘Bethlehem Bells’ exhibit brings the Holy Land to America
Jan 3, 2023 / 09:00 amThe bells that once graced the ancient Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem have traveled from the Holy Land for a special, one-time-only trip to America.
U.S. cardinals react to Benedict XVI’s death
Jan 1, 2023 / 11:33 amA roundup of tributes from members of the College of Cardinals from the United States to the late pope.
Biden remembers Benedict XVI as ‘an inspiration to us all’
Dec 31, 2022 / 14:25 pm“Jill and I join Catholics around the world, and so many others, in mourning the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI,” Biden said.
Pre-March for Life rally to feature Mass and performances by Brother Isaiah and other Catholic artists
Dec 29, 2022 / 13:30 pmThe Sisters of Life and the Knights of Columbus will be hosting an all-new "Life Fest” rally on the morning of the 2023 March for Life.
Catholic groups gear up to shelter record number of migrants amid Texas freeze
Dec 22, 2022 / 14:45 pmWith temperatures expected in the teens and wind chills around zero in parts of the state, Catholic groups in Texas are ramping up efforts to help with food, supplies, and shelter.
Alaska archbishop condemns attacks on Catholic church
Dec 21, 2022 / 16:00 pmArchbishop Andrew Bellisario called attention to two recent acts of vandalism that took place at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Eagle River, Alaska.
Nigerian mother charged with blasphemy for defending murdered Christian student
Dec 20, 2022 / 16:15 pmRhoda Jatau was arrested after forwarding a video of a Muslim denouncing the mob killing of Nigerian Christian college student Deborah Emmanuel.
Threatening messages spray-painted on home of pro-life pregnancy center board member
Dec 20, 2022 / 09:45 amA Detroit-area pro-life pregnancy center and the home of one of its board members were spray-painted with threatening messages early Saturday morning.
Pope appoints two new auxiliary bishops to Archdiocese of Washington
Dec 19, 2022 / 11:45 amPope Francis has appointed Monsignor Juan Esposito-Garcia and Father Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Washington.
U.S. calls for investigation into Nigerian forced abortions, according to report
Dec 16, 2022 / 15:15 pmThe U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, is seeking information from Nigerian authorities regarding evidence of a massive forced abortion program.
Pope appoints Father Patrick Neary to lead St. Cloud, Minnesota, flock
Dec 15, 2022 / 12:00 pmPope Francis has appointed Father Patrick Neary as bishop-elect of the Diocese of St. Cloud, according to an announcement today by the apostolic nuncio to the United States.
Africa’s leaders gather in DC as religious persecution in Nigeria is still being ignored
Dec 15, 2022 / 09:04 amAs Biden welcomes African leaders this week, religious freedom advocates are calling for the U.S. to recognize the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
Former Supreme Knight Carl Anderson honored for support of Iraqi Christians
Dec 14, 2022 / 13:28 pmCarl Anderson, the former supreme knight of the Knight of Columbus, was honored Tuesday night for the work the charity has done on behalf of Christians in Iraq.
Heisman winner Caleb Williams: Catholic school made me a ‘man for others’
Dec 12, 2022 / 17:00 pmA graduate of Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., Williams made clear that he has not forgotten his roots.
Americans overwhelmingly support right to practice religion, new survey says
Dec 9, 2022 / 14:30 pmBecket’s “2022 Religious Freedom Index,” released Dec. 7, showed a substantial increase in support for “religious pluralism.”
Reuters exposes massive rape and forced abortion campaigns in Nigeria
Dec 7, 2022 / 15:00 pmA Reuters investigative report found that a massive forced abortion program has been carried out by the Nigerian military on at least 10,000 women since 2013.
Republicans seek to end military’s COVID vaccine mandate by holding up defense bill
Dec 5, 2022 / 17:00 pmA number of Republicans are threatening to hold up the NDAA’s passage until Congress requires the DoD to reverse its COVID vaccine policy.
‘Gravely disappointed’: U.S. bishops respond to passage of the same-sex marriage act
Dec 1, 2022 / 14:00 pmBishop Robert Barron authored a statement urging members of Congress to reject the “misnamed” Respect for Marriage Act passed by the Senate.
‘Rising Islamist extremism’ spreading across globe, says report
Dec 1, 2022 / 08:00 amAid to the Church in Need found that as a result of increased jihadist activity, persecution of Christians along the equator has skyrocketed in recent years.
U.S. bishops express outrage at increase in antisemitic attacks
Nov 29, 2022 / 14:15 pmThe bishops called on Christians to join them in opposing acts of antisemitism, both online and in person, and in condemning attacks on Jewish people and institutions.