‘Sadness in our hearts’: Armenian Christian recounts family’s escape from Nagorno-Karabakh
“Our hungry but brave soldiers fought as much as they could,” she explained, “but without armament, without support of Armenia, left alone … many people were killed or injured, even…
Special education program focuses on ‘inclusive, student-centered, Catholic education’
“Parents are so grateful for those peer mentors, who share that while they are helping their classmates, they are also receiving the gift of friendship and a deeper appreciation and…
More than 40,000 young people make pilgrimage to Virgin of Rio Blanco shrine in Argentina
The pilgrims continued to arrive until Sunday to participate in the main Mass, which was offered by the bishop of Jujuy, César Daniel Fernández. In his homily, the prelate encouraged…
Our Lady of Guadalupe statue untouched by Hurricane Otis’ destructive winds in Mexico
In 2022, Father Eduardo Chávez, one of the greatest experts on the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, blessed the image placed on the cliff. Reporter Edgar Galicia of Azteca…
Jerusalem patriarch Cardinal Pizzaballa: The Lord ‘wants me to bring his grace to this place’
“Being a foreigner is typical of this land; you never entirely belong to anyone or anything. Right now being a foreigner also means trying to have a more detached perspective,…
Democratic senators ask Biden administration to mandate coverage of OTC birth control
The senators suggested the administration could add the OTC pill “to an existing coverage requirement and/or formulary” and “eliminate any otherwise-required cost-sharing and prior authorization for OTC contraceptives,” among other…
Pope Francis: Like Benedict XVI, be ‘humble laborers’ for the Church
“God loves humility,” he added, “because it permits him to interact with us. Even more, God loves humility because he himself is humble. He comes down to us; he lowers…
St. Juan Diego migrant hostel: a refuge on the route through Mexico
Accompanied by his wife and two children, he began the journey to the United States passing through various places, including the dangerous Darien jungle. “The truth is, I thought would…
Are these the best and worst states for religious freedom?
Illinois, South Carolina, and New Mexico took the top three spots overall, with Illinois having legal safeguards on the books in 85% of the categories that First Liberty studied. That…
Ohio abortion supporters outraise pro-life side 3 to 1 ahead of November referendum
The American Civil Liberties Union, along with its foundation and state affiliates, donated about $2.8 million. Planned Parenthood and its local affiliates donated more than $1.8 million. The largest individual…
Brooklyn bishop ‘appalled’ over music video shot in Catholic church, will investigate
One of those coffins says “RIP B—-.” Several items like cloths, candles, small statutes, a coffin, and a vase appearing to hold a dark liquid that says “RIP” are sitting…
Pope Francis talks Synod on Synodality and homosexuality in new interview
Francis said the result of the first part of the Synod on Synodality, which met at the Vatican Oct. 4–29, “is positive.” “Everything was talked about with total freedom —…