Attack on Christian Community Triggers Violence and Protests Ahead of Palm Sunday
Attacks on Christian Towns in Syria Spark Protests Recent assaults on Christian towns in Syria ahead of Palm Sunday have ignited protests demanding a firmer response from the Syrian government against religious violence. A confrontation between two men escalated quickly. Men from a Sunni Muslim town entered Skyrabiya, a mainly Christian area, damaging homes, businesses, […]
Concerns rise as Israel responds after police prevent church leaders from holding Palm Sunday Mass
Disruption at Holy Week in Jerusalem The beginning of Holy Week has seen significant upheaval at one of Christianity’s most sacred locations, leaving many Christians reassessing their connection to the Holy Land. On Sunday, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, revealed in a statement that Francesco Hierpo, the designated guardian of the Church […]
Police in Israel justify the choice to shut down sacred locations in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
Closure of Holy Sites on Palm Sunday Amid Ongoing Conflict On Palm Sunday, Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher and several other major religious sites were closed due to Israeli wartime regulations, marking a significant interruption of one of Christianity’s most sacred observances as the war involving Iran continues into its fifth week. The Catholic […]
Catholic Cardinal Prohibited by Israeli Police from Holding Sunday Mass at Christ’s Tomb
Israeli police blocked a Catholic cardinal from holding Palm Sunday Mass in a church believed to be built over the burial site of Jesus, intensifying ongoing tensions in the region. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, was accompanied by Father Francesco Ierpo, the official guardian of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. They […]
Pope Leo delivers a firm criticism of the ‘horrific’ war in Iran in his Palm Sunday address.
Pope Leo’s Strong Message on the Iran Conflict VATICAN CITY — On Sunday, Pope Leo delivered a striking message as the war in Iran approached its second month, declaring that God dismisses the prayers of leaders responsible for the conflict, asserting that their “hands are covered in blood.” Speaking to a large crowd in St. […]
Is Judas beyond redemption? A reflection on mercy for Palm Sunday
Reflections on Judas and Mercy Every year, Palm Sunday sees the reading of a Passion story from the Synoptic Gospels during the Catholic liturgy. This year, we focus on St. Matthew’s version. While there are many intriguing aspects of Matthew’s account, I find the portrayal of Judas particularly noteworthy. No other Gospel highlights Judas’s remorse […]
Bruce Pearl turned into a laughingstock on Selection Sunday over claims about Auburn.
UMBC Scores a Social Media Win Ahead of March Madness Thanks to their lively social media efforts, UMBC celebrated what they called a “win” even before stepping onto the court for the NCAA Tournament. The school’s social media channels took a jab at Bruce Pearl, the former head coach at Auburn, who happens to be […]
Who was disadvantaged on Selection Sunday
The Auburn Tigers will not be competing in this spring’s NCAA Tournament, making them one of the most notable teams to miss out this year. Head coach Steve Pearl, along with his father, former head coach Bruce Pearl, hoped to secure a spot for the team among the 68 selected. Unfortunately, Auburn found itself alongside […]
Analyzing every aspect and narrative leading up to Selection Sunday
It’s that exciting time of year again. The NCAA Tournament brackets are just around the corner, with 68 teams hoping to secure their spot and ultimately cut down the nets in Indianapolis. Before the bracket announcements this Sunday night, here’s some guidance on how to get ready for the selections. No.1 Predicting the top seeds […]
Selection Sunday 2026: Viewing information, teams included, and additional details
2026 Men’s Basketball NCAA Tournament Previews It’s getting closer to the moment when we’ll know the full lineup for the 2026 Men’s Basketball NCAA Tournament. Right now, nearly half of the teams are confirmed, yet, with conference tournaments still in play, it’s truly hard to predict who will face which opponents on their journey to […]