The book “is written for the curious layperson who wants better to understand the background of the stories that make up the Hebrew Bible.”
Book review: ‘The Great Story of Israel’ by Bishop Robert Barron
Church called to address stigma associated with mental illness, advocates say
The National Catholic Partnership on Disability, a group that works with dioceses, schools, and ministries promotes the full and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in the life of the Church.
Christian quarter targeted as Jerusalem spirals into weekend of violence
The incident took place as Jerusalem spiraled into a weekend of violence as seven Israelis were killed on Jan. 27 at a synagogue after prayers and another shooting the next day left two Israelis injured just outside of the Old City in the Palestinian village of Silwan.
Católicos piden oración y justicia al publicarse el video del arresto mortal de un hombre de Memphis
Católicos en Memphis, Tennessee, y en todo el país se unieron en oración mientras piden justicia, momentos antes de que las imágenes perturbadoras de un arresto policial que resultó fatal en esa ciudad se publicarán a fines del 27 de enero.
Catholics call for prayer, justice as video of Memphis Black man’s deadly arrest released
The Diocese of Memphis invited the faithful to a Jan. 27 noontime rosary for peace at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
‘Great joy’ as Vatican declares Miraculous Medal Shrine a minor basilica
The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, as it is now called, is a Marian devotional destination in the Germantown section of Philadelphia and is a ministry of the Vincentians in their congregation’s Eastern province.
Joy, gratitude and honest words mark close of synod’s North American phase
“The love for people’s Catholic faith and their Catholic identity abounds in the meetings. It’s so present, and it underlies everything,” said Julia McStravog, a theologian and co-coordinator of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ team for the continental phase of the synod.
Gobierno de Nicaragua intensifica persecución católica con condenas en juicios secretos
Cuatro clérigos, dos seminaristas y un periodista diocesano fueron condenados en Nicaragua por cargos de conspiración para socavar la integridad nacional y difundir información falsa, según medios locales.