Catholic Church Approves Canonization Of First Millennial Saint
Pope Francis and the College of Cardinals approved the canonization of Carlo Acutis as the first saint of the millennium at a Consistory meeting on Monday, multiple media outlets reported. The Congregation of Cardinals approved the canonization of 15 people whose lives and miracles qualified them for sainthood. Reports say. Acutis was known as a […]
Trump Found Guilty on Feast Day of Joan of Arc, Patron Saint of Prisoners and Hero of Patriots
Former President Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts in New York City on May 30, the feast day of St. Joan of Arc, the patron saint of prisoners, revered by Catholics and praised by patriots around the world as a strong pillar in the face of political persecution. On Thursday evening, a Manhattan […]
‘Patron Saint of the Internet’ to Become First Millennial Canonized by Catholic Church
ROME — Pope Francis has recognized miracles attributed to Father Carlo Acutis, paving the way for him to become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. Are known Fondly known as the “Patron Saint of the Internet,” Carlo was born on May 3, 1991 in London, England, grew up in Milan, and died on October 12, […]
Jon Bon Jovi admits he ‘hasn’t been a saint’ in his 35-year marriage
Jon Bon Jovi has opened up about his marriage to wife Dorothea, admitting he wasn’t a “saint” throughout their relationship. The ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ hitmaker, 62, and his wife are preparing to celebrate their 35th anniversary next week, but they wouldn’t have reached this milestone without Dorothea’s ‘generosity’ I admit that I couldn’t do […]
Buck: Boebert makes Santos ‘look like a saint’
Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) apparently had some pertinent words for fellow Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert at a recent Rotary Club meeting, according to a new report from Politico. “I was asked about her moving across the mountains to run in the 4th Congressional District, and I didn’t say anything,” Buck said. Said In […]
Saint Peter’s ripped by Tennessee in March Madness flameout
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two years ago, St. Peter’s University achieved a dream in the NCAA Tournament. Two years after its magical run to the Elite Eight as a No. 15 seed, St. Peter’s survived a nightmare Thursday night with an 83-49 win over Tennessee in its NCAA opener. 2nd seed in the Midwest Region, Spectrum […]
Zeigler brothers ready for Saint Peter’s-Tennessee March Madness game
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brotherly love? Not exactly. Unless they’re playing against each other, Long Island’s half-brother Zakai Zeigler of Tennessee and St. Peter’s Square native Zakai Zeigler played in the NCAA Tournament opener Thursday at Spectrum Center. That won’t be the case if Armoni Zeigler is up against him. Volante guard Zakai Zeigler shoots the […]
Saint Peter’s, Wagner coaches’ deep bond make March Madness runs sweeter
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There is no rhyme or reason to fate. Destiny doesn’t work according to schedule. Depending on your spiritual beliefs, fate is either chance or destiny. In the case of this week’s NCAA Tournament opener at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center, fate wrapped a jewel in a gift, bringing the soul of Jersey City basketball […]
Saint Peter’s Peacocks strut back into tourney
By Tuesday, it had been two years since I last visited St. Peter’s and its Bandbox Gymnasium on Montgomery Street in Jersey City. The gymnasium looked more like a high school gym than one that would house a Division I college basketball team. That day was a celebration of the Peacocks’ historic and remarkable run […]
Saint Mary’s predicted to top most thrilling region
North Carolina was the big winner. The tournament gave them the last No. 1 seed in a region that includes No. 4 Alabama, which entered the tournament on the wrong path, and No. 2 Arizona, which has slumped significantly. The region is loaded with high-end talent, from No. 7 seed Dayton forward Daron Holmes II […]