'It Was God': KY Inmate Honored for Rescuing Injured Workers After Tornado Hit Candle Factory
A Kentucky inmate was recently recognized for his heroic efforts to save tornado victims on Dec. 10, despite suffering from his own serious injuries.
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Erie, Pa., bishop says predecessor gave ‘a full life of service’ to church
Crux,During his 22-year tenure as the Diocese of Erie’s shepherd, the late Bishop Donald W. Trautman “gave himself totally to his role as bishop,” Bishop Lawrence T. Persico said of his predecessor.
Thirteen priests in Arkansas face uncertainty over their immigration status
Crux,Thirteen priests from outside the United States ministering in the Diocese of Little Rock have had to stop working, and in some cases have had to return home, because of federal delays in processing immigration paperwork.
Puerto Rican bishop removed by pope feels 'blessed to suffer persecution'
Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres, who was relieved Wednesday of his office as Bishop of Arecibo, said that he feels "blessed to suffer persecution and calumny."
With joy and hope, growing Norbertine abbey to launch new community in Illinois
The Norbertines’ St. Michael’s Abbey in Orange County, California, has seen major growth in recent years, and that growth will continue in Illinois. Plans are underway to establish a new community in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois that will include a new center for Catholic spirituality and the formation of teachers of Catholic religion.
Study: Lead From Gasoline Lowered the I.Q. of Roughly Half the U.S. Population - RELEVANT
A new study estimates that exposure to leaded gasoline lowered the IQ of about half the population of the United States. Researchers from Florida State
‘Dirty Dozen List’ names 12 companies profiting off sexual exploitation
Here are the 12 entities listed on the 2022 Dirty Dozen List. They include a domain name company, a popular social site, the dominant internet search engine, and a prominent Christian sports camp.
McDonald's, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi Join Exodus Out of Russia
McDonald's, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric — ubiquitous global brands and symbols of U.S. corporate might — all announced Tuesday they were temporarily suspending their business in Russia in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine.
Pentagon Says Poland's Jet Offer for Ukraine 'Not Tenable'
The Pentagon on Tuesday rejected Poland's surprise announcement that it would give the United States its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine, a rare display of disharmony by NATO allies seeking to boost Ukrainian fighters while avoiding getting caught up in a wider war with Russia.
Catholic school parents sue Washington DC mayor over school mask mandate
Two Catholic school families are suing Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser over the city’s continuing mask mandate in schools, including private schools.
