Security experts are increasingly urging U.S. churches to increase their safety measures after two near misses involving attempted shootings at houses of worship in different parts of the country this month. Interest in doing so among congregations is also on the rise, they say. Last week, a Pennsylvania man jumped out of his seat at the front of a church …
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Pentecost, said Fr. Louis Cona of New York, is the “preeminent celebration of the Holy Spirit” — and is celebrated on Sunday, May 19, seven weeks after Easter. Cona is a priest of the Diocese of Rockville Centre and currently serves as associate pastor of St. Patrick’s Church in Smithtown, New York. Verses in the Acts of the Apostles (2:1-4) …
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The Catholic Church published a document on Friday providing new guidance for the discernment of alleged supernatural phenomena. The document — translated into seven languages — specifically addresses how the Church should investigate events “that seem to exceed the bounds of ordinary experiences and present themselves as having a supernatural origin (such as alleged apparitions, visions, interior or exterior locutions, …
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A top Catholic political advocacy group is calling out the National Football League (NFL) for claiming to have a “commitment to inclusion,” then attempting to distance itself from a player over his faith-filled commencement speech. CatholicVote came to the defense of Chiefs player Harrison Butker in a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt …
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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s jersey sales have skyrocketed since his now-controversial commencement address at a private Catholic liberal arts school in Kansas, but members of the media don’t appear to be lining up for his merchandise. As of Friday, Butker’s jersey was the “most popular” among Chiefs players, even ranking ahead of superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. …
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Rev. Billy Graham was remembered as “one of America’s greatest citizens and enduring heroes” during an unveiling ceremony of a statue in his honor at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, May 16. The event featured speeches from House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D), members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation, and Rev. Franklin Graham, son of …
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Maryland’s largest school district does not have to allow parents to opt their K-5 children out of classes and books that discuss LGBTQ topics like sexuality and gender, at least for now, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday. The 2-1 ruling by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed alower court decisiondenying a preliminary injunction on the basis …
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is warning students that “support for freedom of speech is declining” — especially on American college campuses. Alito made the remark over the weekend during a commencement speech at the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. Anti-Israel protests have been rocking college campuses nationwide. “Right now in the world outside this beautiful campus, troubled waters …
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Turkey has opened the ancient Chora church, one of Istanbul’s most celebrated Byzantine buildings, to Muslim worshipers after it was used as a museum for more than 70 years, making it the second such major conversion under President Tayyip Erdogan. Erdogan, a champion of pious Muslims in Turkey and head of a party with Islamist roots, turned Istanbul’s world-renowned Hagia …
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The New Jersey Senate has canceled a hearing on a bill that would define antisemitism in the state due to alleged “safety and security concerns.” The hearing, which was originally scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, was marked “canceled” on the state legislature’s website. No additional details as to why it was canceled were provided online. “The NJ Senate cited safety …
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