Archive for January 31, 2025
The little-known story of when the Masons tried to kill Don Bosco
History notes how much the Freemasons hated St. John Bosco — whose feast the Church celebrates Jan. 31 — but... Read more
Journalists in Nigeria urged to speak up, expose all forms of Christian persecution
A priest in the Awka Diocese in Nigeria has encouraged journalists to expose Christian persecution, which is at its highest... Read more
UPDATE: Here’s how U.S. bishops have responded to Trump’s immigration orders
Catholic bishops across the country have publicly responded to President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders on immigration. Read more
Summer school at Vatican Observatory offers unique opportunity for young scientists
The Vatican Observatory’s summer school, known as “Specola,” has already selected students for its next edition in June. Read more
Catholic priest at crash site of deadly midair collision: ‘It was my duty’ to be there
After the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night, Father Frederick Edlefsen made his way to the scene... Read more
At Vatican marriage tribunal, Pope Francis extols ‘gift of indissolubility’ of marriage
The pontiff addressed the topic of marriage’s indissolubility, or permanence, in a meeting with members of the Roman Rota, one... Read more
Broglio defends U.S. bishops against ‘false’ immigration criticisms
Broglio told TV2000 on Jan. 29 that criticism the bishops have received are “false” and “have strongly affected us because... Read more
Bishop Conley on Catholic Schools Week: educating the whole person
Having spent the past week paying visits to Catholic schools across his diocese, Bishop James Conley issued a reflection on... Read more
Immigration debate: Archbishop Wenski goes to bat for the bishops
In an interview with EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo, Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami discusses the multiple changes to U.S. immigration and... Read more
Pentagon ends Biden policy that funded travel for abortions
Officials at the Defense Travel Management Office announced the move to “Remove Travel for Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care Services” in ... Read more
U.S. bishops urge Catholics to petition Congress to halt foreign funding freeze
The USCCB and Catholic Relief Services, the USCCB’s international charitable arm, released an action alert on Thursday urging Catholics to... Read more
Jimmy Lai’s faith and fight for freedom subject of Catholic University of America event
“The Troublemaker: How Jimmy Lai Became a Billionaire, Hong Kong’s Greatest Dissident, and China’s Most Feared Critic” is an account... Read more
