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UPDATE: ‘God is trans’ exhibit remains in church, but with controversial title removed
By Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., May 15, 2023 / 12:04 pm A controversial art display at a Manhattan Catholic church titled “God is Trans: A Queer Spiritual Journey” is undergoing a name and description change, but has not been removed as was previously reported. News of the exhibit at the Church …
New York Archdiocese: We’re investigating ‘God is trans’ exhibit at Catholic parish
By Joe Bukuras CNA Newsroom, May 9, 2023 / 14:50 pm The Archdiocese of New York is investigating a Catholic parish in Manhattan for hosting an art exhibit called “God is Trans: A Queer Spiritual Journey.” The exhibit, which “maps the queer spiritual journey” and claims that “there is no devil” …
These Catholic college students dumped their smartphones for the year. Here’s what happened
By Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., May 7, 2023 / 07:00 am As Franciscan University of Steubenville students wrap up their spring semester, a large group of its undergraduates will be heading into summer significantly changed after participating in the school’s invitation to drop their smartphones. “It had way more of an …
Harrison Butker offers grads some ‘hard truths’ about family, faith, and cancel culture
By Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., May 8, 2023 / 10:30 am Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker offered graduating college students a wake-up call on Saturday. “I’m about to pop off some hard truths,” the two-time Super Bowl champion said as the commencement speaker at his alma mater, Georgia Institute of …
Ohio pregnancy center vandalized in ‘Jane’s Revenge’ attack
By Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., Apr 17, 2023 / 14:15 pm A pro-life pregnancy center in Bowling Green, Ohio, was vandalized with “Jane’s Revenge” pro-abortion graffiti on Saturday. The vandalism of Bowling Green Pregnancy Center, also known as HerChoice, is the 63rd pro-abortion attack on a pro-life pregnancy center since May 2022. The …
Divine Mercy Sunday 2023: Here’s how to obtain a plenary indulgence
By Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., Apr 15, 2023 / 06:00 am What do a certain Polish nun and a certain Polish pope have in common? They both became saints and they were both instrumental in the institution of Divine Mercy Sunday, which offers many graces to the faithful. Be sure to …
Tabernacle stolen from murdered Bishop David O’Connell’s residence
By Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., Mar 30, 2023 / 12:30 pm An empty tabernacle that was bolted to the wall has been stolen from the residence of the late Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, who was murdered in his Hacienda Heights, California, home in February. A tabernacle is a structure …
Shia LaBeouf stars in ‘Padre Pio’ film to be released June 2
By Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., Mar 29, 2023 / 10:00 am A new movie about St. Padre Pio, starring Catholic convert Shia LaBeouf will be available for public viewing beginning June 2. The movie will be released and distributed in North America by Gravitas Ventures, according to deadline.com. The company did not …
Beautiful new film on Camino de Santiago pilgrimage is a ‘perfect Lenten meditation’
By Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., Mar 21, 2023 / 14:00 pm A new film that takes moviegoers along on a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in Spain is being released in theaters for one day only on March 28. The Camino de Santiago, also known as “The Way of St. …
‘Cannabis Studies’ program at St. Joseph’s University a ‘scandal,’ theologian says
By Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., Mar 10, 2023 / 09:45 am The Jesuit Catholic St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia is now offering four certificates in “cannabis studies,” and one theologian is arguing that the degree program causes scandal. “The definition of scandal is action that leads another to sin, and the …
