Israel Sparks New Online Conflict by Preventing Catholic Cardinal Access to Holy Site
Israeli police stirred controversy on Sunday by blocking Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Catholic official in Jerusalem, from conducting a small Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. This church holds significant importance, being believed to be built on the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial, marking it as one of Christianity’s […]
Israeli Police Hold Meeting with Key Catholic Leader in the Holy Land, Permit Holy Week Celebrations
Agreement Reached for Holy Week Services at Church of the Holy Sepulcher Israeli police and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the highest-ranking Catholic in the Holy Land, announced on Monday that they have come to an agreement allowing Catholic services to proceed at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher during Holy Week. Earlier, Israeli authorities had prohibited […]
The latest victim of the Iran war: Christian observances of Holy Week in the Holy Land
Holy Week Events Canceled in Jerusalem Due to Conflict The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has announced the cancellation or postponement of certain traditional Holy Week events as tensions rise in the region. On Sunday, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa expressed in a statement that, due to the ongoing conflict and related “restrictions,” participants will not have the […]
California Democrats advocate for official recognition of two Muslim holy days as state holidays.
Last week, California Democrats proposed a bill aimed at officially recognizing two Islamic holidays as state holidays. AB 2017 seeks to make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state holidays. Rep. Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) expressed that the bill would affirm that California’s Muslims “are seen, valued, and treated with the same dignity as every other […]
Holy Innocents Catholic School damaged, statues broken in incident
Vandalism at California Catholic School Leaders from a Catholic school in California have reached out to the community following a break-in that left extensive damage. They are appealing for “reparation for this crime against God and Our Lady.” The destructive scene at Holy Innocents Catholic School in Long Beach was discovered on Monday morning, revealing […]
Pope Leo urges kindness towards foreigners as he concludes the Catholic Holy Year
Pope Leo XIV Closes Jubilee Year with Call for Compassion Pope Leo XIV wrapped up the Catholic Church’s jubilee year on Tuesday, urging Christians globally to assist those in need and show kindness to strangers. During a ceremony at the Vatican, Leo highlighted the significance of caring for migrants—a recurring theme throughout his papacy. He […]
Black leaders travel from their hip-hop roots to the Holy Land and discover shared understanding
Building Bridges: From Compton to Jerusalem The journey from Compton to Jerusalem isn’t seen as straightforward, yet a group of progressive thinkers is striving to connect the world of hip-hop to the Holy Land, aiming for unity in the midst of divides. Amid the tensions between Black and Jewish communities that have grown since October, […]
Minneapolis police chief refers to his Catholic beliefs while likening the holy family to undocumented immigrants
Minneapolis Police Chief Stands Up for Undocumented Immigrants The Minneapolis police chief spoke out about his Catholic beliefs while advocating for undocumented immigrants in response to the Trump administration’s deportation policies. Chief Brian O’Hara encouraged community members to report any instances of “kidnapping” involving illegal aliens, whether it be by federal officers or impersonators. “Minneapolis […]
Church constructs contentious Nativity scene featuring ICE agents and the Holy Family
Controversial Nativity Exhibit Sparks Debate The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shared on Friday that a church’s reinterpretation of the Nativity scene was meant to “disturb passersby.” This artwork is part of a broader issue relating to the increasing number of assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. At Mission Gathering Church in Charlotte, […]
JD Vance describes his visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Israel as an incredible blessing.
Vice President J.D. Vance Visits Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher On Thursday, Vice President J.D. Vance expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, which is significant to Christians as the site of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. He described the visit as an “amazing […]