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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 …
Puerto Rican archbishop condemns toppling of colonist’s statue ahead of Spanish king’s visit
by Diego Lopez Marina San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jan 26, 2022 / 15:08 pm The Archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, Roberto Octavio González Nieves, expressed his sorrow and repudiated the demolition of the city’s statue of Juan Ponce de León, a Spanish colonizer who was Puerto Rico’s first …
Pope Francis on day of prayer for Ukraine: ‘Please, no more war’
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 26, 2022 / 04:28 am At the beginning of the Catholic Church’s day of prayer for peace in Ukraine, Pope Francis made an earnest appeal to those in power: “Please, no more war.” “I invite you to pray for peace in Ukraine and to …
January 26 – Saints Timothy and Titus
On Jan. 26, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the liturgical memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, close companions of the Apostle Paul and bishops of the Catholic Church in its earliest days. Both men received letters from St. Paul, which are included in the New Testament. Pope Benedict XVI discussed …
Seek the Lord February 2022
The pandemic-necessitated change from physical to virtual interactions in business, education and even entertainment reminded us that in-person communication is the fullest and best form of communication. That is why God became one of us through the Incarnation. And yet, the Good News has always reached the largest numbers of …
NY auxiliary appointed by Pope Francis will be one of world’s youngest bishops
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 25, 2022 / 05:49 am Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed two new auxiliaries for the Archdiocese of New York, one of whom will be one of the world’s youngest bishops. The Vatican announced on Jan. 25 that Father Joseph A. Espaillat and Father John S. Bonnici …
Catholic bishops of Ukraine and Poland say Russia tensions pose ‘great danger’
by CNA Staff Kyiv, Ukraine, Jan 24, 2022 / 06:05 am Catholic bishops in Ukraine and Poland said on Monday that rising tensions with Russia pose “a great danger” to the whole of Europe. In a joint message on Jan. 24, Church leaders appealed to governments to “refrain from hostilities” in Ukraine, …
NYC pro-abortion activists curse at churchgoers, beam ‘God loves abortion’ onto St. Patrick’s Cathedral
by Joe Bukuras New York City, N.Y., Jan 24, 2022 / 16:15 pm Barricades and a line of police protected pro-life attendees entering and exiting the Archdiocese of New York’s Prayer Vigil for Life at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Saturday night, as members of the activist group New York City for …
