Archive for August 1, 2024

The preparation of the crane at the Tower of Our Lady of the East to install the statue of the Virgin Mary on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Souhail Lawand

Between earth and sky: ‘Lady of the East’ statue rises in Syria

A new landmark honoring the Virgin Mary will be inaugurated in a grand celebration Aug. 1–4 in the town of... Read more

Celebrants gathered at the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, South Korea, as part of the launch event for World Youth Day 2027.?w=200&h=150

By Gigi Duncan

Seoul paves the way for World Youth Day 2027 with launch event

The launch event for World Youth Day 2027 was held at the Myeongdong Cathedral on July 28 and drew more... Read more

Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune poses alongside many of the priests of the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina, at a recent ordination. The diocese has seen a recent surge in vocations?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Study on priest and religious student debt finds it can be a barrier to vocations

The researchers found that a discerning person’s student debt can be a barrier, as some choose on their own not... Read more

Pope Francis prays during his general audience on Wednesday, May 29,  2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

 This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August is for political leaders.  Read more

The main facade of Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral in Paris on July 28, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Seven routes to Notre-Dame: Pilgrims take off across France ahead of cathedral’s reopening

The legendary church’s reopening “is a historic moment and an opportunity to march behind the Blessed Virgin,” reads the Les... Read more

Sacred art under construction at Centro Aletti.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Rupnik’s former studio: His art is being subjected to ‘cancel culture’

The art institute founded by disgraced former Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik is saying Rupnik’s art is being subjected to “cancel... Read more

Algeria's Imane Khelif (in red) punches Italy’s Angela Carini in the women’s 66kg preliminaries round of 16 boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the North Paris Arena in Villepinte on Aug. 1, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Boxer with male chromosomes defeats woman boxer in 46-second Olympic fight

An Algerian boxer with male chromosomes defeated an Italian woman boxer in an Olympics boxing match on Thursday after landing... Read more

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By Anna Farrow

Catholic charities unite to meet prisoner hospice needs 

With a contribution of $15,000, Catholic Charities has provided the financial groundwork for Dismas and Journey Home to meet the... Read more