Pope Francis Prayer intentions for April 2023
For a culture of peace and non-violence We pray for the spread of peace and non-violence, by decreasing the use of weapons by States and citizens.
In-person Mass attendance dips following pandemic, study suggests
By Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Mar 30, 2023 / 09:00 am The results of a new study from the Pew Research Center show that in-person Mass attendance among Catholics has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, and only about 4 in 10 U.S. Catholics say they attend Mass in person as often …
Update: Pope Francis rested well, continuing treatment in hospital, Vatican says
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome, Italy, Mar 30, 2023 / 04:47 am Pope Francis will continue to receive treatment after being hospitalized for a respiratory infection on Wednesday, a Vatican spokesman said Thursday. “His Holiness Pope Francis rested well overnight. The clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing his planned …
U.S. bishops ask for prayer for pope’s quick recovery
By Peter Pinedo Washington D.C., Mar 30, 2023 / 09:30 am Following news of Pope Francis’ hospitalization on Wednesday, U.S. bishops asked for prayer for the pontiff’s quick recovery. “On behalf of my brother bishops, I invite all the faithful to pause, if possible before the Blessed Sacrament, and pray for …
Where is the Redemption?
Suffering looks different for everyone. For some it’s going to a job every day that they hate, for others it’s battling mental illness and for many it’s a physical injury or illness. Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum of suffering, it’s a topic we can all, unfortunately, relate …
La Salle High School Welcomes Mike Overbey as Inaugural President
The La Salle High School Board of Limited Jurisdiction, with the recommendation of the Presidential Search Committee and with the support of Archbishop Schnurr and Superintendent Gibbons, has appointed Mr. Mike Overbey, Class of ’91, as the inaugural President of La Salle High School. “I am honored and extremely excited …
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 …
Police: Shooter at Nashville Christian school was former student, had ‘manifesto’
By Tyler Arnold Washington D.C., Mar 28, 2023 / 14:50 pm A person who killed six people at a private Presbyterian Christian school in Nashville before being fatally shot by police wrote a manifesto that contained a map of the school and potential entry points, but a motive for the crime …
BREAKING: Pope Francis hospitalized with a respiratory infection, Vatican says
By Jonah McKeown Rome Newsroom, Mar 29, 2023 / 13:24 pm Pope Francis will be hospitalized for “some days” after being diagnosed with a respiratory infection, the Vatican said Wednesday. “In recent days Pope Francis has complained of some difficulty breathing and this afternoon went to [Gemelli Hospital] to carry out …
Vatican: Pope Francis at Rome hospital to undergo checkups
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Mar 29, 2023 / 08:57 am Pope Francis has been undergoing some medical checkups at one of Rome’s most prominent hospitals since Wednesday afternoon, according to a Vatican spokesman. Holy See Press Office Director Matteo Bruni issued a brief statement the afternoon of March 29 to …
