Amid farmers’ protests and disruptions, German bishop calls for dialogue
Bätzing, bishop of Limburg, appealed for unity on Dec 8: “It is our common duty to ensure a just and sustainable future, while firmly rejecting violence and radicalism,” he emphasized.…
Alabama priest laicized after civil marriage to 18-year-old
“Mr. Crow once served as a priest in the archdiocese but is no longer a member of the clergy, confirmed in a letter by our Holy Father, Pope Francis,” the…
Pro-life Iowans weigh their presidential options
According to a Pew Research study, 52% of Iowans believe abortion should be illegal while 46% think it should be illegal in most cases. IRTL does not endorse particular candidates,…
The Magi reach Bethlehem, finding smaller crowd of faithful amid ongoing war
After the prayer, the friars, the Magi, and the custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, who presided over the prayer, descended into the Grotto of the Nativity bringing…
PHOTOS: Pope Francis baptizes 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel
The feast of the Baptism of the Lord commemorates Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River by St. John the Baptist. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes baptism as the…
‘Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive’: New Orleans Saints owner funds new Catholic school
The school’s second location will be called “The Gayle and Tom Benson Good Shepherd School – Giving Hope Campus.” Students attend the school essentially tuition-free. Good Shepherd’s website says that…
The history of the Epiphany: Here’s what you need to know
The celebration of the visitation of the Magi — whom the Bible describes as learned wise men from the East — has developed its own distinct traditions throughout the Roman…
American dioceses will hold local synod ‘listening sessions’ through Lent 2024
Where have I seen or experienced successes — and distresses — within the Church’s structure(s)/organization/leadership/life that encourage or hinder the mission? How can the structures and organization of the Church…
How SEEK24 just set the stage for the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress
The National Eucharistic Congress was promoted throughout the SEEK conference, particularly with a large booth in the marketplace hall. Speakers associated with the Congress, including Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston,…
Evangelization tops U.S. bishops’ priorities in new Hispanic pastoral plan
A 2023 study by the Pew Research Center confirms the bishops’ concern, showing that an increasing percentage of young Hispanics are falling away from the practice of the faith and…
7 facts about the Wise Men you might not know
However, St. Augustine (354 AD – 430 AD) maintained in his Epiphany sermons that they arrived on the 13th day after the birth of the Lord — i.e. Jan. 6…
Pope Francis: Catholic news media can’t be ‘neutral’ in the message they convey
To achieve this “demilitarization” of language, he shared four guidelines that Catholics in the media can put into practice: “Foster a tone of peace and understanding, build bridges, be available…