Nigerian Church in USA Distributes 750 Turkeys
A Nigerian church in New York, Christ Apostolic Church, under Goke Food Pantry, distributed over…
Browsing: Apostolic tradition
During Thanksgiving 2022, we should give thanks for America’s freedoms before they are gone; Clues to the identification of the Antichrist at the United Nations and in Washington D.C. offered by Dr. Richard Ruhling
WASHINGTON, DC, November 24, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ — According to a number of online resources, the…
The promise and limits of theological paradigms
[Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series on “Vatican II and Theological Paradigms”…
Lessons from The Presentation of Mary
The Presentation of Mary, celebrated today, is traditionally found in Protogospel of James – a…
The Epistles | The epistles
Much has been written about the Gospels, and rightly so. It is the gospels that…
Ahead of World Cup, church leaders highlight human rights concerns in Qatar
OXFORD, UK – European church leaders have called for awareness of human rights issues during…
Church leaders express concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup in Qatar
The drumbeat of international criticism over a range of issues has bruised the small but…
Back to Sunday Obligation – Relevant Radio
On the first Sunday of Advent, the dispensation from attending Sunday Mass will be lifted…
Our common point of reference
It is common these days to lament polarization in the Church. Divisions within the Body…
Four Quick Observations on the USCCB Election – Catholic World Report
The bishops vote Nov. 12, 2019, at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ fall…
Diminished bishops, the new ultramontanism and the synodal process
Thanks to the Franco-Prussian War, the I Vatican Council was suspended in October 1870 and…
To infinity and beyond… the power to pray for the dead
JESUS is our ultimate link between earth and heaven, creatures and the Creator, time and…
His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon will celebrate the 10th anniversary as Primate of the Orthodox Church in America
November 12, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, Virginia [OCA] On November 13, 2022, with deep gratitude to God,…
The Central Asian Church comes of age – Catholic Outlook
Interview with Bishop José Luís Mumbiela Sierra The Church in Central Asia is shedding its…
Silencing the guns that fuel the monstrosity of war
Pope Francis addressed the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps of Bahrain on Thursday…
Ways to grow in love for our Blessed Mother
Mary: Our Life, Our Sweetness And Our Hope… She is the Daughter of God the…
Emirates News Agency – Spreading message of human brotherhood document is part of my duty: Bishop Martinelli
By Guendalina DainelliABU DHABI, 10th November, 2022 (WAM) — The Bishop’s House overlooks the Great…
The bishops’ church no longer exists?
There is little doubt about the importance of the USCCB plenary meeting this fall. On…
Vatican II aimed to launch a revitalized evangelistic mission
On the morning of October 17, 1978, the newly elected Pope John Paul II concelebrated…
Three Pontificates and Vatican II | George Weigel
On the morning of October 17, 1978, the newly elected Pope John Paul II concelebrated…
Who’s My Neighbor: A Call to Community Service
Volunteers help the Irving community. Photo courtesy of Hannah Wilmes. The University of Dallas is…
Voters flock to the polls in Oakland County – The Oakland Press
Polling stations appeared busy early Tuesday. The parking lots at the Robert Bowens Center in…
Flocks without shepherds – one-third of New Zealand dioceses without bishops
123rfThe Diocese of Hamilton has been waiting for a new bishop for nearly a year,…
Catholics travel from Saudi Arabia to attend Mass at Pope Francis Stadium in Bahrain – Catholic World Report
Pope Francis waves to the crowd in Bahrain’s National Football Stadium before offering Mass on…
ASIA/BAHRAIN – The great missionary adventure of the Apostolic Vicariates of Arabia
ASIA/BAHRAIN – The great missionary adventure of the Apostolic Vicariates of Arabia by Gianni ValenteAwali…
Ghana Jesuit Entity Calls on Bishops to Consider “Current Realities” in Plenary Assembly
“As our country faces profound challenges such as the rapidly deteriorating economic conditions exacerbated by…
Cardinal Burke and Bishop Schneider Reiterate Concerns About Restrictions on Traditional Liturgy | National Catholic Register
VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Raymond Burke has questioned the basis of pope-led efforts to restrict…
Say yes like Mary said yes
During his apostolic ministry, about two decades after Christ’s Ascension, St. Paul was compelled to…
Pope in Bahrain must balance dialogue and advocacy
ROME — As Pope Francis departs for the Gulf nation of Bahrain to take part…
How moral panics became the defining issue of the election.
There are a case to make Satanic Panic return, only with more rhythm in the…
Analysis: The Importance of Cardinal Zuppi’s Celebration with Summorum Pontificum Pilgrims
The cardinal therefore decided to keep everything as it was – except to find another…
Overview of the Church of Bahrain before the Pope’s visit
As Pope Francis prepares to embark on his 39th overseas apostolic trip to visit Bahrain,…
Did Zacchaeus in the Bible become a canonized saint?
There is an ancient tradition that Zacchaeus became a companion of Saint Peter, and possibly…
What we know about little-known Sts. Simon and Jude| National Catholic Register
SAINTS & ART: We have a tradition and a legend associated with each of these…
Cardinal Zuppi Celebrates Traditional Solemn Vespers at the Pantheon in Rome | National Catholic Register
Although the Italian cardinal is more widely known for his social activism and closeness to…
Lonnie “Butch” Cooksey Jr.’s Family Tradition Earns Him the Title of State Band Tradition Bearer | Livingston/Tangipahoa
A lifetime of playing various instruments at church services, bluegrass festivals, and other events earned…
World news roundup: Hu’s spectacular exit from the Chinese Congress fuels speculation and official silence; Factbox-What is Rishi Sunak’s solution to Britain’s problems? and more
Here is a summary of current global news briefs. Hu’s dramatic Chinese Congress exit fuels…
The church is ecumenical in nature
“One of the benefits of religion is unity. Communal practice of religion in a place…
Vatican to host ‘Lectio Petri’ events to explore St. Peter’s legacy
The Holy See Press Office welcomes Cardinals Ravasi and Gambetti to present the initiative “Lectio…
book to explore Sitting Bull’s influence on Martin Marty | Community
A scholar visiting Sacred Heart Monastery gave lectures on the life of the Rt. Rev.…
Saint Athanasius Was Catholic – He Knew Sola Scriptura Was False | National Catholic Register
The almost one-person Church Fathers reject the Sola Scriptura and hold that Sacred Tradition and…
Pope Francis chooses like-minded Portuguese cardinal to lead new Dicastery for Culture and Education | National Catholic Register
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has chosen to lead the Vatican’s new merged Department of…
Evangelical opponents of same-sex marriage present their proposals to the bishops
GROUPS opposed to the introduction of same-sex marriage into the Church of England have had…
Write stories of redemption on the pages of our time
The following is a translation of the address prepared by the Holy Father to participants…
Defense of Vatican II against the attacks of Oliveira Leonardo
The Bible also teaches: “Let many of you not become teachers, my brothers, for you…
How Catholics Should Approach Politics – Catholic World Report
(Image: Sandor Fodor/Unsplash.com) Because of its divisions, it can be tempting to avoid the topic…
Reflections on the Church in the Modern World| National Catholic Registry
Editor’s Note: This article is part of the Registry Symposium on Vatican II at 60.…
Pope calls for unity as he marks 60th anniversary of Vatican II
ROME — Pope Francis on Tuesday called for unity in the Catholic Church as he…
The Pope celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council
ROME – Pope Francis is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second…
Rebellion of Syro-Malabar Catholics in Kerala
Tension continues to rise among the faithful of the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly in Kerala, India.…
Louisiana Folklife Commission to Celebrate 8th Annual Folklife Month | Entertainment/Life
The Louisiana Folklife Commission, in conjunction with the Louisiana Folklore Society, will honor tradition bearers…
Evangelism must begin with inclusion
It’s the proverbial elephant in the room that pervades nearly every community – often seen…
what does it take to become a religious brother?
Q. What does it take to become a religious brother in the Church? Editor’s note:…
Loving Beauty Early (Part II)
Lily “Loving Beauty Early (Part I)” here. Bearing in mind the great heritage of beauty…
Liturgical dispute continues in Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese – Matters India
By Matters India Reporter Kochi, October 4, 2022: The Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly continues to face…
At the Red Mass, lawyers and jurists advised to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit
WASHINGTON, DC — Just as people seek wise counsel in legal matters, people should also…
An Alumni Perspective of Providence “Varante”
Another Labor Day weekend is in the history books. The huge AYF Olympic trophy which…
Caritas in Algeria must close • Cardinal Koch clashes with German bishops
Every day, Aleteia offers a selection of articles written by the international press on the…
VATICAN – Pope Francis in Bahrain from November 3 to 6
VATICAN – Pope Francis in Bahrain from November 3 to 6 Rome (Fid Agency cities…
House hosts JIL on the 44th anniversary of its founding – Manila Bulletin
The House of Representatives on Tuesday evening (September 27) congratulated the Worldwide Church of Jesus…
ASIA/CHINA – Mourning in the episcopate
ASIA/CHINA – Mourning in the episcopate Ankang (Agenzia Fides) – On August 28, 2022, after…
Pilgrims celebrate the anniversary of the Our Mother of Africa chapel of the national shrine
Pilgrims attend a mass at the National Shrine Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington…
Secret measles shots help Zimbabwean mothers protect their children
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Dozens of women holding babies rushed to take their places on…
Raphael frescoes in the Stanza della Segnatura
Raphael’s feelings were undoubtedly mixed when he received his first commission from the powerful patron…
The sacramental vision and the fullness of faith
Since my entry into the Catholic Church in 1997, I have sometimes given talks on…
Benedict writes about the ‘inner drama of being a Christian’ in new letter – Catholic World Report
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI / Vatican Media Rome Newsroom, September 23, 2022 / 5:29 a.m.…
Standing with the Word of God | Cardinal George Pell
QSome time ago, during his seminary days, a young priest friend of mine attended an…
Pilgrims visit Our Mother of Africa Chapel ahead of National Congress of Black Catholics – Catholic Standard
By placing his hands on the sculptures he made 25 years ago, Ed Dwight shared…
LOUISIANA TRADITION HOLDERS CELEBRATED DURING PEOPLE’S LIFE MONTH IN OCTOBER
October 2022 marks the eighth annual Louisiana People’s Life Month, a celebration of the living…
Bolsonaro: “Brazil opens its doors to welcome priests and nuns persecuted in Nicaragua”
President Jair Bolsonaro called on clerics “persecuted” by the socialist regime in Nicaragua to take…
ASIA/IRAQ – Unity between Chaldeans and Assyrians: “Seeing nothing stand in the way of a united Eastern Church”
ASIA/IRAQ – Unity between Chaldeans and Assyrians: “Seeing nothing stand in the way of a…
The Pope to the new bishops: be open to dialogue and close to the poor
On Monday morning, Pope Francis met privately at the Apostolic Palace with about 200 newly…
Cardinals view synod comments as a positive sign
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg, general rapporteur of the synod of bishops, left, and Cardinal…
Who is the moderator of the Free Churches, the Reverend Helen Cameron?
REVD Helen Cameron became Moderator of the Free Churches in April 2022. She is also…
Pope Francis, when asked about Ukraine, says nations can buy weapons to defend themselves under the right moral conditions
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM KAZAKHSTAN (CNS)—Under the right moral conditions, a country has the…
What protocol of “lie in state”? – India Newspapers
Create PDFIn the news– The coffin of Britain’s oldest monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, lies in…
What is the lie in state, the solemn tradition that is part of Queen Elizabeth’s last voyage?
Thousands of mourners will be allowed to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II…
Finding the bishops we need – Catholic World Report
Bishops attend Mass Nov. 15, 2021 at the National Shrine Basilica of the Assumption of…
Remarks of Bishop Elpidophoros at Great Vespers for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Rassophoria and Stavrophoria (HCHC) – Messages
© Photo credits: GOARCH / Dimitrios S. PanagosRemarks By His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America…
Pope’s visit to Kazakhstan “a step towards reconciliation”
While in Kazakhstan for Pope Francis’ visit, Mongolian Cardinal Giorgio Marengo discusses with Vatican News…
Cardinal Marengo of Mongolia: the Pope’s visit to Kazakhstan “a step towards reconciliation”
While in Kazakhstan for Pope Francis’ visit, Mongolian Cardinal Giorgio Marengo discusses with Vatican News…
Why is Pope Francis visiting Kazakhstan?
Pope Francis will leave tomorrow for a journey of almost 3,000 miles in a country…
Archdeacon Philotheos Tomczewski Ordained to the Holy Priesthood
OCEAN, NJ – By the grace of God and in keeping with the apostolic tradition…
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Development of doctrine makes explicit in faith what was previously implicit – The Irish Times
In her reflections on the synodal process (The Irish Times, August 1), Ursula Halligan expresses…
Opening of an Eastern Orthodox mission | social media
Country the United States of AmericaUS Virgin IslandsU.S. Minor Outlying IslandsCanadaMexico, United Mexican StatesBahamas, Commonwealth…
The mission of Mother Teresa, a bud that continues to bloom
In Pakistan, Catholic and Protestant churches have set up relief camps to help victims of…
Conversion by ‘fake’ pastors: Akal Takht Jathedar and Christian Sabha meet : The Tribune India
Tribune press service Amritsar, September 7 With the exception of alleged forced conversions…
The Commandments and the Restoration of Civilization – Catholic World Report
A statue of Moses holding the tablets of the Ten Commandments, part of an architectural…
Will the German “synodal way” lead to a permanent “synodal council”? – Catholic World Report
A meeting of the “Synodal Way” in Frankfurt, Germany, in February 2022. / Synodaler Weg/Max…
Migrant Christians worry church hierarchy in Indian state
In a state with an apostolic heritage, the migration trend from southern Kerala has led…
Arlington-DC Pilgrimage for Traditional Latin Mass to be September 17 | National Catholic Registry
The pilgrimage will mark the 15th anniversary of Summorum Pontificum, Pope Benedict XVI’s 2007 apostolic…
Juan Pablo I, “The Pope of 33 days”, already blessed
Rome. – In a solemn ceremony marred by torrential rain, Pope Francis today called John…
Pope’s unusual consistory raised eyebrows, mostly for what didn’t happen
ROME — From a journalistic perspective, a consistory, that is, the ceremony in which a…
Rome consistory showed Pope Francis’ vision taking root – Catholic Outlook
The pontificate of Pope Francis renewed the focus on pastoral theology, placing the ideas of…
“Sexism is a cardinal sin”, say Catholic women in the Vatican
On Monday, the leaders of two Catholic groups dedicated to the ordination of women in…
Mass attack
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“God can do anything”
During Mass in the central Italian city of L’Aquila on the occasion of the “Celestinian…
New Cardinals Feel Honored, Humbled, Ready to Promote Church Renewal
By CAROL GLATZ Becoming a member of the large and unique body of the College…
New Cardinals feel honoured, humbled, ready to promote Church renewal – Catholic Standard
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Becoming a member of the large and unique body of the…
Cardinal at the Vatican press conference
At Friday’s press conference, Cardinal Hollerich and Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary general of the Synod…
“Our hearts are torn by the words of the pope”
Rome. – Towards papal diplomacy war in ukraine He had a setback this week who…
In numbers: the Consistory continues to broaden the variety within the College of Cardinals
By Carol Glatz, Catholic Press Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will lead a…
Contraception, ART: the Pontifical Academy for Life talks about it again
Recent questioning of the doctrinal scope of the encyclical Humanae Vitae (1968) within the Church,…
The first phase of the world synod is over. What have we learned?
This summer the first phase of the Synod on synodality ends. Bishops, diocesan staff and…
Fresno’s Valley Lahvosh Baking Company Celebrates 100th Anniversary
FRESNO — In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Fresno had a thriving Armenian community…
Wilmington Diocese Synod Team Sends Final Report to Bishop Koenig
Bishop Koenig at the Church of the Holy Cross in Dover concluding the diocesan phase…
Reforming the Catholic Church – UCA News
One of the descriptions of the Catholic Church during the years of the Second Vatican…
After Arrest of Maronite Archbishop in Lebanon, US Bishops Express Solidarity
Israel and Lebanon have been officially at war since 1948, when Israel was founded. In…
Atlantic editorial claims Catholic rosary has become ‘an extremist symbol’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Atlantic contributor Daniel Panneton said the Catholic…
Boss Pango: the village sweetheart who became a murderer
The Sunday Mail Veronique Gwaze Tweets, Whatsapp, Tik Tok and Instagram posts talking about the…
Sister Ibtisam: “Pope Francis has given new life to the Church in Iraq”
Ibtisam Habib Gorgis, Franciscan Missionary Sister of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, born in Qaraqosh,…
Bishop of Cleveland advises new auxiliaries to stay humble and be a man of prayer
Retired Auxiliary Bishop Roger W. Gries of Cleveland, co-consecrator, lays hands on Bishop Michael G.…
Traditional Latin Mass Updates – Arlington Catholic Herald
The Diocese of Arlington announces the new availability of Mass in Extraordinary Form as directed…
Church raises new flag after Pride flag stolen – The Daily Gazette
ROTTERDAM — About a year ago, the Messiah Lutheran Church in Rotterdam hoisted a progressive…
Vatican Academy for Life sparks debate over infallibility of ‘Humanae Vitae’
ROME — Over the past few days, the Vatican’s supreme body on life issues has…
Will ‘Anglicanorum’ benefit from the ‘Traditionis’ treatment?
Bishop Stephen Lopes offers Mass according to the Missal of “Divine Worship” at Our Lady…
The Assumption of Mary – The Highland County Press
By Fr. Mike ParaniukSt. Mary’s Catholic Church (Hillsboro,Saint-Bénigne Catholic Church (Greenfield),Holy Trinity Catholic Church (West…
Pope Francis: ‘Desiderio Desideravi’ talks about the mystery and wonder of the Mass
Pope Francis raises the host as he celebrates Mass at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia,…
Responding to battles over doctrine and liturgy, Pope Francis praises unity in the Church
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — On the final day of his apostolic visit to Canada, Pope…
What’s up? Pope revitalizes ancient rules of theologians as timely guide
VATICAN CITY — When Pope Francis gave his first full interview after his election in…