Historic Buffalo parish wins temporary reopening from Vatican

St. John Kanty Church in Buffalo, New York, a landmark of the city’s Polish Catholic community, has been ordered to reopen by the Vatican after the Diocese of Buffalo closed it earlier this year as part of a sweeping restructuring plan prompted by bankruptcy due to abuse settlements, declining Mass attendance, and a shortage of … Read moreHistoric Buffalo parish wins temporary reopening from Vatican

Cardinal McElroy: Trump’s immigration policy is ‘governmental assault designed to produce fear and terror’

Cardinal Robert W. McElroy sharply denounced the Trump administration’s immigration policies during a Sept. 28 Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., calling them a “comprehensive governmental assault designed to produce fear and terror.” During his homily for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Cardinal McElroy said this … Read moreCardinal McElroy: Trump’s immigration policy is ‘governmental assault designed to produce fear and terror’

Catholic artist creates Charlie Kirk sculpture for Ave Maria University

Timothy Schmalz, whose Catholic and pro-life sculptures are displayed around the world, created a memorial sculpture of Charlie Kirk that soon will be displayed at Ave Maria University. “The days after the murder of Charlie Kirk, Pope Leo was quoted saying he was praying for him and his family,” Schmalz wrote on his LinkedIn profile … Read moreCatholic artist creates Charlie Kirk sculpture for Ave Maria University

Hegseth vows in military address to end ‘woke military’ practices, restore warrior standards

In a Sept. 30 address delivered to hundreds of senior military leaders, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveiled major changes to internal military policy, declaring an end to diversity programs and promising to restore a “warrior ethos” across U.S. armed forces. Speaking in Quantico, Virginia, before a packed hall, Hegseth repeatedly denounced what he described … Read moreHegseth vows in military address to end ‘woke military’ practices, restore warrior standards

Education department takes action against Virginia school that facilitated abortion for student

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) took enforcement action against Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Sept. 29 over reports that school officials facilitated and covered up a student’s abortion without informing the minor’s parents. According to a news release, the department’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) is enforcing the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), … Read moreEducation department takes action against Virginia school that facilitated abortion for student

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