Worshippers walking past the shadow of a cross at the entrance to the ‘underground’ Zhongxin Bridge Catholic Church, after a service celebrating the Feast of the Ascension in… Read more “China Begins New Crackdown on Religious Freedom”
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Pope Leo Meets with Fr. James Martin
Pope Leo XIV and Fr. James Martin, SJ Pope Leo XIV met with Fr. James Martin, SJ on Monday, September 1 at the Apostolic Palace. The meeting… Read more “Pope Leo Meets with Fr. James Martin”
Anti-Catholicism Remains Alive and Well
Church of the Immaculate Conception in Saint-Omer, in the Pas-de-Calais, northern France, destroyed by arson Anti-Catholicism has been called “the last acceptable prejudice.” It is not the… Read more “Anti-Catholicism Remains Alive and Well”
The Death of Pope Francis
Today, April 21, 2025, Pope Francis died in Rome of a stroke and irreversable cardiac arrest. May he rest in peace. Pope Francis was something of a… Read more “The Death of Pope Francis”
In the News 11/12/24
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria Catholic priests kidnapped in Nigeria. Another priest has been kidnapped in Nigeria. Fr Emmanuel Azubuike, who serves as a parish priest as… Read more “In the News 11/12/24”
Pope Clarifies Matter of Blessing Those in Same-Sex Unions
In an interview with Norah O’Donnell for 60 Minutes, Pope Francis corrected her and clarified the matter of blessing those in same-sex unions as promulgated in the… Read more “Pope Clarifies Matter of Blessing Those in Same-Sex Unions”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 