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Father Roger Landry has worn a lot of hats during his 25-year priesthood, figuratively speaking. But this summer he says he’ll be trading them all in for one — a sun hat to protect his fair skin as he walks 1,500 miles across the eastern United States. The trek is no mere physical challenge —…

Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, a twice-daily prayer of the rosary who at his death was the confirmed oldest man in the world, died on April 2, just weeks before his 115th birthday. Mora held the title of oldest man in the world for a few short years. He was awarded the distinction by Guinness World…

The Vatican sent a telegram to the president of Taiwan’s bishops’ conference in which Pope Francis expressed his sadness and solidarity after an earthquake recently left several dead and more than 1,000 injured.  “His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and damage caused by the earthquake in Taiwan,”…

As several charitable groups are halting operations in the wake of the killing of seven humanitarian aid workers in Gaza, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is increasing its presence and efforts in the region.  Jason Knapp, Holy Land representative for the U.S.-based Catholic group, told CNA that while it is “working hard to keep our team…

Celebrating Rural Life 2024 Our Archdiocese is truly blessed in its diversity. To further promote unity within our local church and to highlight the specific blessing of our rural communities, we invite each parish to dedicate a weekend in May as Rural Life Weekend. May offers a great time to celebrate, honor, and pray for…

Nevada Judge Erika Ballou ruled in late March that the state must include abortion in its Medicaid program. This ruling effectively mandates Nevada taxpayers fund abortion. It is unclear whether the state will appeal the decision. Ballou did not give any explanation for her ruling, only issuing a one-page order that granted a local pro-abortion group’s request…

Nevada Judge Erika Ballou ruled in late March that the state must include abortion in its Medicaid program. This ruling effectively mandates Nevada taxpayers fund abortion. It is unclear whether the state will appeal the decision. Ballou did not give any explanation for her ruling, only issuing a one-page order that granted a local pro-abortion group’s request…

Amid the violence racking the country, the Haitian Bishops’ Conference has issued a letter to the faithful that recalls Isaiah’s prophecy: “No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders, but you will call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise” (Is 60:18). Based on this hope for a…

Amid the violence racking the country, the Haitian Bishops’ Conference has issued a letter to the faithful that recalls Isaiah’s prophecy: “No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders, but you will call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise” (Is 60:18). Based on this hope for a…

European bishops called on the institutions of the European Union to embrace greater state-church dialogue and on parliamentary candidates to include Christian principles in their political programs ahead of the bloc’s elections in June.  Stressing the importance of participatory democracy and the involvement of citizens in the decision-making process of European affairs, the statement bemoaned…