Archive for September 29, 2024

A cloud of smoke erupts during an Israeli air strike on the village of Sujud in southern Lebanon on Sept. 25, 2024. Israel announced dozens of new air strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon on Sept. 24, a day after 492 people, including 35 children, were killed in the deadliest bombardment since a devastating war in 2006.?w=200&h=150

By ACI MENA

As Lebanon faces increasing conflict, Christians stand firm against war

“No to war!” has become a rallying cry among Lebanon’s Christians, who have maintained this stance since clashes began to... Read more

Officials break ground at a 19-story affordable housing project in downtown Boston on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Archdiocese of Boston breaks ground on affordable housing project

The archdiocesan Planning Office for Urban Affairs is partnering with St. Francis House, the largest day shelter in the state,... Read more

Pope Francis prays during Mass at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

In Belgium, Pope Francis gives strong warning over scandal of abuse, cover-up

The Holy Father urged the Belgian bishops to bring the evil of abuse to light and not to cover up... Read more

Pope Francis speaks aboard the papal plane on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis responds to critics of comments he made in Belgium about women

“A woman is more important than a man, but it is terrible when a woman wants to be a man:... Read more