The three great archangels of the Bible: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
St. Gabriel the Archangel Gabriel appears regularly in Scripture as a messenger of God’s word, both in the Old and New Testaments. Daniel identifies Gabriel as a “man” who came…
Oklahoma archbishop decries execution of Anthony Sanchez as ‘archaic’
“This archaic punishment is fundamentally at odds with the culture of life the state of Oklahoma proclaims to be building,” Coakley continued. “I implore all people of goodwill to join…
During GOP debate DeSantis says he would support 15-week national abortion ban
“We won the greatest Republican victory in a governor’s race in the history of the state, over 1.5 million votes,” he said. He claimed the major victory came about “because…
Indianapolis Colts owner donates $5 million to Catholic Charities to honor cousin, a nun
“We are delighted and honored by the Irsay family’s generosity to us,” Sally Blount, Catholic Charities Chicago president and CEO, said in a Sept. 26 statement. “Jim and his family’s…
Republicans seek to overturn Biden transgender rule they say would cut school lunches
“In Joe Biden’s America, public schools must support Democrats’ radical transgender movement or they’re at risk of losing substantial funding,” Marshall said in a statement his office provided to CNA.…
A Christmas message in September: How ‘Good King Wenceslas’ inspired his people to follow God
“Mark my footsteps, good my page Tread thou in them boldly Thou shall find the winter’s rage More in Europe Freeze thy blood less coldly.” By this, Wenceslaus both helps…
Pope Francis names Steubenville bishop as auxiliary bishop of Detroit
The bishop described his transfer to Detroit as “bittersweet.” He said: “I have come to know and to love the good people of the Diocese of Steubenville, from Carrol County…
How Pope Francis spread devotion to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots
The picture made an impression on the future pope, who noted that Father Langenmantel based his actions on a quote from St. Irenaeus: “The knot of Eve’s disobedience was untied…
At second GOP debate, candidates spar over economy, immigration, crime
The candidates were pressed on the ongoing border crisis, which has seen record numbers of illegal immigrants entering the U.S. in recent years. “Our laws are being broken every day…
40 countries to participate in Men’s Rosary on Oct. 7
On May 6, the third time the prayer event was held, men from more than 40 countries prayed for the role of men in society to be valued once again…
Iraq archbishop calls for prayers after tragic wedding fire
“I ask for your prayers for those souls we have lost and the severely injured. I ask you to pray for the Syriac community and their families within Iraq and…
Canadian bishops address protection of minors and vulnerable adults at meeting
The archbishop said the committee was motivated, in part, by the “Me Too” movement, which he said showed this problem in the sports world, the artistic world, the media world,…