Weekly Catholic beach Mass draws devoted summer worshipers to Long Island’s shores
Beach Masses in Long Island Attracting Thousands This summer, worshipers are carrying their faith out of the church and onto the beaches of Long Island, New York. A unique initiative known as Beach Catholicism has been bringing together three local parishes to hold Sunday masses right by the ocean. Since its inception in 2014, this […]
Religious leaders criticize Israeli attack on Gaza’s sole Catholic church
The fallout is escalating after an Israeli tank shell struck the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza on Thursday, which has led to widespread condemnation from global religious leaders. The attack resulted in three deaths and ten injuries while causing significant damage to the church structure. Throughout the 21-month conflict between Israel and Hamas, hundreds […]
Judge stops Washington State law that mandates Catholic priests report abuse revealed in confession.
Federal Judge Blocks Washington’s Child Abuse Reporting Law In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has halted Washington state from enforcing its child abuse reporting laws. This decision was made by Tacoma US District Judge David G. Estilho. The law in question, known as SB 5375, imposed fines on clergy members and threatened […]
Catholic leaders and the DOJ oppose new Washington law.
Legal Challenges Surround New Child Abuse Reporting Law in Washington Figures from the Roman Catholic Church, along with the U.S. Department of Justice, are taking steps to challenge a law recently passed by Washington’s state legislature and signed by Governor Bob Ferguson. This controversial legislation is slated to go into effect on July 27. The […]
Pope Leo XIV calls for an urgent halt to hostilities following the attack on the Catholic church in Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his sorrow and called for a ceasefire following an attack on Gaza’s only Catholic Church, which was reportedly hit by an Israeli strike. This incident resulted in at least two fatalities and multiple injuries. The Pope’s sentiment was conveyed through his representative, who mentioned how deeply saddened he feels about […]
Christian Leader States IDF Hit Gaza’s Sole Catholic Church During Attack
Attack on Catholic Church in Gaza The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem reported that the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) targeted Gaza’s sole Catholic church during an operation on Thursday morning. Cardinal Piabattista Pizzaballa, a key figure in the Latin Patriarchate and the larger Catholic community in Gaza, informed Vatican News that the IDF’s tank strikes resulted […]
Is the Catholic Church a symbol of unity?
Pro-Life Perspectives: A Discussion Between Lila Rose and Ally Beth Stucky Lila Rose, known for her pro-life activism, shares a similar commitment with Ally Beth Stucky, a host at BlazeTV. Both discuss intricate social issues linked to morality, though their views on faith diverge a bit. Stucky articulates a common sentiment, saying, “I’ve heard this […]
Reaffirming America’s promise: A Catholic reflection this Fourth of July
Celebrating Independence: A Catholic Reflection on July 4th As the night sky fills with fireworks and familiar patriotic tunes echo across the land, Americans everywhere gear up to mark the founding of a remarkable journey in human freedom: the United States. July 4th represents more than just a historical milestone. It invites us to reflect […]
Louisiana music teacher at a Catholic school let go after a parent found his late husband’s obituary.
A music teacher from a Catholic school in Louisiana has alleged that she was terminated after her parents found the obituary of her deceased husband, leading them to accuse her of breaching the school’s moral guidelines. Mark Richards, who had dedicated over two decades to St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Metairie, described the situation […]
I was seen as a “difficult student” until an all-boys Catholic school allowed me to be myself.
Reflections on Choosing a High School I recently caught up with an old friend who runs a left-handed and progressive bookstore here in Portland. During my visit, he mentioned that his son would be starting high school next year. “He’s keen on attending Central Catholicism,” he said, clearly surprised. “His mother and I didn’t expect […]