Cherished Staten Island priest set to join Archbishop Ronald Hicks as a key aide.
New Role for Staten Island Pastor A well-liked pastor from Staten Island’s high school scene has been named the secretary to incoming Archbishop Ronald Hicks. Father John McCarthy, who has served as chaplain and teacher at St. Joseph-by-the-Sea, received this appointment from Cardinal Timothy Dolan as he wraps up his tenure before retirement, the school […]
Priest accused of altering the result of the final NFL game of the season
Catholic Priest’s Blessing and NFL Playoff Drama The outcome of Sunday’s NFL playoffs may have been altered by a Catholic priest’s blessing. The Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. This match was pivotal, determining leadership in the AFC North and the final playoff spot. As the Steelers scored a last-minute […]
Priest blesses the end zone before Tyler Loop misses field goal for the Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers Seek Divine Intervention in Playoff Matchup This Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a notable move ahead of their divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens, seemingly with good results. Just before the game kicked off, a priest was spotted in the end zone, possibly sprinkling holy water—an interesting twist considering it was this very […]
Cuba Expels Priest for Ringing Church Bells in Protest
On Thursday, Martí Noticias reported that Cuba’s Communist Party has expelled Father José Ramírez, a Havana-based priest, after he rang church bells in support of recent protests. Cuba has faced a series of protests for nearly ten years, which worsened significantly after widespread anti-communist demonstrations on July 11, 2021, followed by a harsh crackdown on […]
Priest donates large Nativity scene to Italian American Museum in NYC
A Manhattan priest recently provided what might be the most significant Christmas gift of the year to a New York City museum: a remarkable collection of Nativity scenes accumulated over his lifetime from various parts of the globe. Father Luis Sculti, at 80 years old, experienced a “bittersweet” feeling when he donated over 100 wooden […]
Nativity taken over by progressive priest — archbishop offers thoughts and prayers
St. Susanna Catholic Church’s Controversial Nativity Display Every year around this season, St. Susanna Catholic Church in Dedham, Massachusetts, opts for a different display instead of the typical Nativity scene. This year, they put up a sign stating “ICE WAS HERE,” implying that Jesus and his family may have been taken by federal agents, preventing […]
The West fears the truth — but this Christian priest speaks it openly
Father Brendan Kilcoyne is among the few priests in Ireland willing to voice what many others avoid discussing. Each week, he speaks bluntly about issues that are generally tiptoed around in public life. Ireland, similar to Britain and various Western nations, is undergoing transformation from two main influences: a distinctly secular culture that often mocks […]
Pope Leo XIV Astonishes Festival-Goers by Blessing Audience During Priest DJ Performance
Pope Leo XIV Blesses Crowd in Slovakia Before DJ Performance Pope Leo XIV created a memorable moment for enthusiastic attendees in Košice, Slovakia, earlier this month. He appeared via projection at the Cathedral of St. Elizabeth to bless the gathered crowd just before a show by Portuguese priest and DJ, Father Guilherme, popularly known as […]
Bishop causes a stir after a progressive priest permits a gay ABC broadcaster to take Communion next to his ‘husband’
Discussion on Catholic Doctrine and LGBTQ Issues Bishop Joseph Strickland, who recently left his position in Tyler, Texas, urged his fellow clergy during a plenary session of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to confront the apparent trend among some priests to stray from traditional church practices. He pointed out that certain rituals were being […]
Spanish priest cleared of charges after three years for critiquing radical Islam
A Spanish priest, Father Custodio Ballester, who was sentenced to three years in prison in 2016 for remarks against Islamic extremists, has now been acquitted. He expressed gratitude, saying, “I would like to thank God and the Christian community for their prayers and support during this time.” The ruling was made public on Friday. Ballester, […]