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Akash Bashir, who died protecting Catholic worshippers in Pakistan, named a Servant of God
by Katie Yoder Lahore, Pakistan, Feb 1, 2022 / 16:40 pm When a suicide bomber attempted to enter a Catholic church in Pakistan in 2015, a 20-year-old volunteer security guard blocked him. “I will die but I will not let you go in,” he reportedly told the terrorist armed with …
Dominican priest killed in Vietnam
by CNA Staff Kon Tum, Vietnam, Jan 30, 2022 / 15:12 pm Father Giuse (Joseph) Trần Ngọc Thanh, O.P., was killed in a knife attack on Saturday. Fr. Trần was attacked Jan. 29 at a mission of Dak Mot, about 40 miles northwest of Kon Tum. He was hearing confessions …
Funeral Mass for NYPD officer held at St Patrick’s Cathedral
by Christine Rousselle New York City, N.Y., Jan 28, 2022 / 16:24 pm NYPD Officer Jason Rivera, 22, was remembered on Friday as a dedicated police officer whose life was cut short in the line of duty. “He lived his dream, although too short a time,” said Fr. Robert J. …
Catholic cop wins $75K settlement after suspension for praying at abortion clinic
by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 29, 2022 / 10:50 am The city of Louisville, Ky., is paying a local police officer a $75,000 settlement after he was suspended for praying outside an abortion clinic, according to the firm representing him. Officer Matthew Schrenger was off-duty when he stopped …
January 29: Saint Gildas the Wise
St. Gildas was probably born around 517 in the North of England or Wales. His father’s name was Cau (or Nau) and, came from noble lineage, and he most likely had several brothers and sisters. There is writing which suggests that one of his brothers, Cuil (or Hueil), was killed by King …
Just War Theory and Ukraine: Would war with Russia be in accord with Catholic teaching?
by CNA Staff Denver Newsroom, Jan 27, 2022 / 11:24 am Pope Francis called for a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine on Jan. 26., amid fears of a potential deeper incursion into the Eastern European country by Russia. “I make a heartfelt appeal to all people of goodwill, …
Pope Francis to speak with Loyola University Chicago students, others in global livestream
by Kevin J. Jones Denver Newsroom, Jan 27, 2022 / 15:11 pm Loyola University Chicago will host a livestream conversation between Pope Francis and college students from around the world next month as part of the Catholic Church’s preparations for the Synod on Synodality. “I am honored to share news …
Becoming 21st Century Saints
When asked about his YouTube subscriber numbers, Harris Craycraft humbly replied, “Ninety-four thousand, I think.” His channel has become a reliable online resource for thousands wanting to learn about the newest smartphone or tablet. Craycraft has produced and posted videos on YouTube for nearly half of his life, beginning in …
Was it legal? Pro-abortion light projection on Catholic basilica part of debated trend
by Kevin J. Jones Denver Newsroom, Jan 26, 2022 / 17:06 pm A pro-abortion rights group drew wide condemnation from Catholics, including Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington, for projecting pro-choice slogans on the facade of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception during a Mass and Holy …
Chicago priests serving in Springfield will celebrate Novus Ordo on First Sundays
by Christine Rousselle Springfield, Ill., Jan 26, 2022 / 17:32 pm The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois has instituted regulations on members of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius serving there that are similar to those of the Archdiocese of Chicago, where the canons are incardinated. The canons regular …
