Holy Wednesday in Jerusalem: Venerating the pillar of Christ’s flagellation
Father Alessandro Coniglio, who presided over the Mass, emphasized to CNA that “the mystery of the blood of Christ is at the heart of Holy Week. In the Old Testament,…
Incidents of violence and persecution against Christians shoot up in India
Categorizing the 161 incidents, Michael listed 71 cases of detainment/arrest by the police, 18 incidents of social ostracization, 72 cases of physical violence, 15 cases of forced “reconversion,” one incident…
Despite Church warnings, tigers and elephants threaten lives in Kerala, India
The Catholic Church in Kerala has been leading the charge in urging the government to take decisive action to protect human lives. “The series of shocking elephant killings has terrorized…
In letter to Holy Land Christians, Pope Francis deplores the war, expresses closeness
“I embrace those most affected by the senseless tragedy of war: the children robbed of their future, those who grieve and are in pain, and all who find themselves prey…
Trump touts ‘God Bless the USA’ King James Bible ahead of Easter
“It’s just very important and very important to me,” Trump said in the announcement. “I want to have a lot of people have it. You have to have it for…
PHOTOS: Pro-life and pro-abortion activists hold dueling rallies outside Supreme Court
‘Science tells us that there is a life in the womb’ Hayden Laye, a member of the Democrats for Life of America, traveled to D.C. from South Carolina. Credit: Peter…
Cuban archbishop makes emotional plea to Virgin Mary for electricity, food, and freedom
Continuing his prayer, García referred to the role of the Virgin Mary as the mediator of the supplications and longings of the Cuban people: “I want to ask you what…
PHOTOS: As Catholics enter Holy Week, Orthodox churches begin Great Lent in Holy Land
A moment of prayer of the Syriac Orthodox monks at the convent of St. Mark in Jerusalem. On Sunday, March 17, the eve of Lent, “during the evening prayer, there…
Abortion pill opponents face Supreme Court skepticism
“Courts are just not in a position to parse through and second guess ,” Ellsworth said. Erin Hawley, a lawyer for Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), which is representing AHM, later…
Christendom College names George Harne as next president
Christendom College’s campus is in Front Royal, Virginia, which is just about an hour west of Washington, D.C. Credit: Photo courtesy of Christendom College “I am blessed to have known…
Pope Francis to write meditations for Good Friday Way of the Cross for the first time
The setting for the papal Way of the Cross is rich with history and holds a special meaning for Rome’s Christians. The Colosseum, which also bears the name of the…
Baltimore archbishop calls for prayers after catastrophic bridge collapse
“Pray with me for all involved, especially the victims traveling over the span at the time of impact, the construction crews on site, and all of the first responders acting…