Tag: Christianity
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The ancient tree that still represents St. Augustine's vanished hometown
St. Augustine, whose feast day is today, Aug. 28, is associated most prominently with Hippo Regius, the ancient name of the modern city of Annaba… Read More
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Pope calls deliberately turning away migrants 'a grave sin'
Working to turn migrants away from the prospect of peace and security in a new country is “a grave sin,” Pope Francis said. “It needs… Read More
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Pro-lifers react to JD Vance saying Trump would veto national abortion ban
Former President Donald Trump recently wrote on social media that his administration would be “great for reproductive rights,” a term often used by those who… Read More
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Judge pauses rule helping U.S. citizens with non-citizen spouses, children
A federal judge has halted an immigration policy offering protections for non-citizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens intended to keep their families together as… Read More
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Praise on the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos
O ye Apostles from afar, being now gathered together, here in the vale of Gethsemane, give burial to my body, and Thou, my Son and… Read More
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Saint of the day: Augustine
St. Augustine is the son of St. Monica, celebrated on August 27. He was born in Tagaste, Africa, in 354, and for much of his… Read More
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Turning the world upside down with Jesus’ love
The national political conventions have ended, the parties have nominated their candidates for president, and the election season is entering its final weeks. It is… Read More
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Here are all the states voting on abortion in November
With all eyes on the U.S. presidential matchup on Nov. 5, activists across the country have been mobilizing for more than a year to place… Read More
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China officially recognizes formerly ‘underground’ bishop, Vatican says
After five years of refusal, the Chinese government has officially recognized Bishop Melchior Shi Hongzhen as bishop of Tianjin, the Vatican said, in what it… Read More
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Faith and prayer sustained him, says Ukrainian Catholic priest captured, tortured by Russia
Faith, prayer and a transcendent hope in Christ sustained a Ukrainian Catholic priest amid more than a year and a half of Russian captivity and… Read More