Archive for November 8, 2024

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By Courtney Mares

Microsoft president to unveil ‘AI-enhanced experience’ of St. Peter’s Basilica

“The Basilica of St. Peter’s: AI-Enhanced Experience” is a collaboration between Microsoft and the Fabric of St. Peter. Read more

Father Adam Muda, a chaplain for the U.S. Army, celebrates Mass on the field with soldiers while in Germany.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Catholic priest discusses ‘special calling’ of military chaplains in new film

“Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey” tells the story of former Army chaplain Justin Roberts as he travels to the... Read more

Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at the J.S. Dorton Arena on Nov. 4, 2024, in Raleigh, North Carolina.?w=200&h=150

By Romy Haber

Trump’s return: Lebanese Christian politicians eye peace, security, and U.S. support

Here’s what leading Lebanese Christian politicians are saying about Donald Trump’s reelection. Read more

Cardinal Reinhard Marx speaks at a press conference in Munich, Germany, Jan. 27, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

German bishops urge stability amid political turmoil following government collapse

Cardinal Reinhard Marx and other Catholic voices are calling for calm, emphasizing stability and social cohesion as the German coalition... Read more

The March for Life in Mexico City, April 29, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Diego López Colín

Mexican bishops, activists mobilize against legalization of abortion in Mexico City

Mexico’s bishops pointed out that, as pastors, they cannot “remain silent” in the face of what they consider a threat... Read more

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By Daniel Payne

Archdiocese of New Orleans will release personnel files of clergy accused of sex abuse

On Thursday the archdiocese said in an announcement that it had agreed to “nonmonetary plan provisions to be included in... Read more

Father Artur Bubnevych on Nov. 8, 2024, was named bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Protection of Mary of Phoenix.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Pope Francis appoints new bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy in Arizona

Ukrainian-born Father Artur Bubnevych will serve as bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Protection of Mary of... Read more

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House on July 25, 2024, in Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Catholic group urges Biden to commute federal death sentences before Trump takes office

Catholic Mobilizing Network said in a Nov. 6 statement that the federal death penalty is a “broken” system that “does... Read more

Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of the Nigerian Diocese of Makurdi in Benue state at a breakfast at Capitol Hill organized by Aid to the Church in Need, Jan. 30, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Abah Anthony John

Over 15 Catholic parishes close amid ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe has called for action to address escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s Benue state, which has led to... Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols at the Red Mass at Westminster Cathedral, London, England, Oct. 1, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Madeleine Teahan

Cardinal calls Catholics in England and Wales to Holy Hour to defeat assisted suicide bill

Cardinal Vincent Nichols announced that the bishops of England and Wales will hold a Holy Hour and encouraged Catholics to... Read more

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By Madalaine Elhabbal

Law enforcement course correction underway in California

The overwhelmingly popular amendment makes the theft of items worth $950 or less a felony rather than a misdemeanor in... Read more

The rose window of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is seen on Oct. 25, 2024, in Paris a few weeks before its reopening to the public scheduled for Dec. 8, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Notre Dame bells ring for the first time since devastating fire 5 years ago 

Notre Dame of Paris passed the major milestone today at about 10:30 a.m., just one month away from its highly... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio cited a concern for human dignity and the economy as a potential reasons why a majority of Catholics — 56% according to some exit polls — voted for Donald Trump.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Archbishop Broglio: Human dignity, economy key to Catholic support for Trump

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, commented on the historic election, in which a majority of Catholics voted for Trump on “ The... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Austrian bishop calls antisemitic incident in Amsterdam a ‘deeply alarming sign’

Following a soccer match Thursday between a Dutch and an Israeli team, at least 10 young men sought out Israeli... Read more