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Book on death-row ministry praised by Pope Francis released in English

“A Christian on Death Row,” a book by American lay chaplain Dale Recinella recounting his ministry among prisoners condemned to death, is now available in English. Vatican News Pope Francis, who wrote the preface to the original Italian edition of A …

The sweet gift Dolly Parton once sent Pope Francis

Dolly Parton and Pope Francis never met, but one wonderfully unexpected gift brought their worlds together. Copy linkArchive article Pope Francis received an awful lot of gifts during his 12 years as pope. There were paintings and books, soccer jerseys, …

Trump mourning period for Dolly Parton longer than Pope Francis or Charlie Kirk

President Donald Trump’s seven-day mourning period for Dolly Parton with American flags lowered to half-staff at all government buildings is longer than the ones he ordered for Pope Francis or Charlie Kirk. The stars-and-stripes tribute to the country …

Francis’ biographer slams Cardinal Sarah for ‘incendiary language’ against Pope

News Cardinal Robert Sarah spoke out against restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass, prompting Pope Francis biographer Austen Ivereigh to accuse him of attacking the papacy. (LifeSiteNews) — Pope Francis biographer Austen Ivereigh accused Cardinal …

"The Season of Creation Calls Us to a Profound Conversion," Urges Leo XIV

During the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which Pope Leo XIV solemnly celebrated this Tuesday at Castel Gandolfo, the Pontiff stated during Mass that all of creation speaks to us of the greatness of the Creator and of God’s love for us. In …

Papal honor recognizes decades of service to Catholic communications

Pope Leo XIV has invested former SIGNIS World president Helen Osman as a Dame of the Pontifical Order of St. Sylvester, recognizing her decades of service to Catholic communications. The investiture took place Sept. 1 at the office of Nataša Govekar, …

Pope Says Christians Must Face Change, Not Remain Indifferent

At the Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to engage with what is happening in society. POPE LEO XIV This document tells us that the disciples of Christ are called to share the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of …

Pope Leo moves on to next Vatican II document

Can we see the "mysterious plans of Divine Providence" even in the adverse events of our times? Leo XVI considers the call to joy and hope, and the mission of closeness with our brothers and sisters. Copy linkArchive article After several weeks …

Pope Leo XIV: ‘It is not yet too late’ to repair humanity’s relationship with creation

Pope Leo XIV opened the Catholic Church's five-week Season of Creation yesterday, telling worshippers "It is not yet too late" to repair humanity's relationship with the environment. He celebrated Mass at the Borgo Laudato Si' ecology …

How a new Texas parish reminds us that the age of Christian martyrs is not over

The newest Catholic parish in Arlington, Texas, is named for Matthew Ayariga, one of 21 men murdered by Islamic State terrorists on a Libyan beach in February 2015. Ayariga was a Ghanaian migrant worker captured alongside 20 Egyptian Coptic Orthodox …

The eruption of corruption interruption

Last week, I started a three-part series on the worldwide eruption of corruption, especially in the United States. You’ve heard and seen the headlines: public servants demanding or accepting money or favors in exchange for services; politicians misusing …

Pope at Audience: Church is called to serve humanity, unmask society's contradictions

At the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Church’s mission to be at the service of humanity by engaging with reality, getting involved in the challenges our time period faces and bear witness to Christ. By Isabella H. de Carvalho In …

ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - “I’ll be waiting for you in Seoul”: Fr. Bordo, from street children to WYD 2027, a Church that goes ...

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 Seoul (Fides News Agency) – “There are an estimated 250,000 street children in Korea. That is an enormous number. So we said to ourselves: if they do not come to us, we will go to them.” That was how “Azit” came into being, a …

Texas parish is world’s first dedicated to Ghanaian martyr Matthew Ayariga

A newly established parish in Texas is the first Ghanaian national Catholic parish in the United States and is the first in the world to be named after a man who was martyred by ISIS in 2015. “It is with profound gratitude to Almighty God and with great …

The Pope calls for an end to passivity and indifference in the face of current events

The Second Vatican Council’s Constitution *Gaudium et Spes*, on which Pope Leo XIV began a new series of catechesis this Wednesday, opens by declaring that the Church takes as her own ‘the joys and hopes, the sorrows and anxieties of the people of our time …

Care for Creation is a theological question

The document “Caring for Our Common Home” calls for a “responsible and fraternal response to the Triune God”. The ecological question is a theological question: the way we care for Creation reveals and shapes our relationship with God. The deterioration of …

God does not want suffering

Hundreds of people running in panic are engulfed by a monstrous wave of water, ice, rocks, and mud that sweeps away entire villages in its path. The harrowing videos of the flash flood in Nepal or the earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia lead us to ask: …

Eucharist is ‘ecological school’ says new Vatican climate text

Calling for renewed attention to the “grave global ecological crisis” and a change in mindset across the board regarding “ecological conversion”, the Vatican’s theological advisory body has published a lengthy text positing ecological actions as a response …

Irish Church could learn a lot from Spain

It’s almost 50 years since September 1979, when Pope John Paul II visited Ireland – for the first papal visit to Ireland in history. The first definitive image of him was stepping off the Aer Lingus plane at Dublin Airport, kneeling and kissing the ground …

The Jazz Sanctuary Builds on a Memorable Summer with Four September Performances and a Call to Help Keep the Music Free

Following a successful “Music for Life” Blood Drive and a feature on 6abc Action News, the Philadelphia nonprofit begins its fall schedule PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a memorable August that …

Christian Theological Seminary Welcomes Historian Jon Meacham for Public Conversation on Leadership, Faith and Democracy

Christian Theological Seminary to Welcome Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Jon Meacham for Public Conversation on Leadership, Faith and Democracy INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Theological Seminary ( …

Answering Questions, Recruiting No One: Noahide Movement to Gather in Jerusalem This November

Nearly 100 Noahide leaders from 20 countries will gather in Jerusalem, a movement that recruits no one and grows by answering the questions it is asked. JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, 09/02/ …

Moon Dasha Launches Advanced Vedic Astrology Platform for Birth Charts and Love Compatibility

New platform brings advanced Vedic astrology calculations, detailed birth chart reports, and a comprehensive love compatibility calculator into one experience. JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, INDIA, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moon Dasha, a new …

House of Hope Foundation Honors Melanie Poturica with 2026 Spirit of Service Award

Recognizing two decades of steadfast leadership, transformative advocacy, and quiet dedication to women’s recovery across the South Bay. SAN PEDRO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When Melanie Poturica reflects on her multi- …

Rise Offers a Purpose Driven Framework for Turning Discouragement Into a Comeback

Kelvin B. Henry draws on leadership, ministry, and personal adversity to help readers confront discouragement, rebuild strength, and move with purpose. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kelvin B. Henry addresses …

9/11 TRIBUTE BOOK OPENS PRE-ORDERS TODAY: 'AMERICA'S PROVIDENCE' TRACES THE TWIN TOWERS BACK TO A 1789 PRAYER

Forty years of photographs from both sides of the Hudson anchor a 25th-anniversary account that begins two centuries before the towers fell WESTFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dave Rossi was standing on the …

Farrah Mechael Honors Her Heritage with Original Aramaic Finale on Contemporary Opera 'Remembrance'

The opera's final movement combines Aramaic lyrics, Iraqi Maqam vocal traditions, and contemporary piano techniques in a tribute to memory, home, and heritage. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While most …

UCID, Federmeccanica, and local industrial initiatives launch a new 'italian social economy'

Reimagining Manufacturing: Italian Industrial Leaders Champion Human-Centric Business and Youth Engagement to Drive Future Growth RIMINI, ITALY, ITALY, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global industries navigate rapid technological …

House of Worship Is Now Available to Rent or Buy on Fandango Following the Premiere in More Than 400 Theaters Nationwide

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- House of Worship is now available exclusively on Fandango for a limited time. Beginning today, audiences can rent or purchase the film at https://fandan.co/WatchHouseOfWorship. The on- …

Amid Rising Campus Antisemitism, 98-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Sends Message to Jewish Students Worldwide

Hundreds of thousands of Jewish students to receive personal letter and video message from Nate Leipciger as they return to campus for the new academic year TORONTO, CANADA, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of thousands of Jewish …

E29 From Canvas to the Screen: The Art,...

Episode 29 of Nʉmʉ Tekwarʉ: The Comanche Talk Podcast features Comanche artist Dukon Harris as he shares his journey from drawing alongside his grandfather to becoming an accomplished artist, teacher, and actor who portrayed Jim Thorpe. Dukon talks about …

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As Global Tensions Persist, Psychotherapist’s Message About Peace Endures

The late psychotherapist Dr. Pieter Noomen devoted much of his writing to the idea that peace begins not with changing the world, but with changing ourselves. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The late …

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TOMORROW: SEASON 2 OF DUPONT INVESTIGATIONS, ‘FLIGHT OF THE FALLEN,’ PREMIERES SEPTEMBER 1

The Washington occult-noir audio drama returns, sending private investigator Torsten Somersby on the trail of a winged creature and a real Gilded Age brewmaster WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Season 2 of Dupont …

Achievable Partners with Association of Classical Christian Schools to Expand Access to CLT, SAT, and ACT Test Prep

SAN FRACISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Achievable, a modern test preparation company focused on helping students succeed on high-stakes exams, today announced a new partnership with the Association of Classical …

Synchronicity Plus Interviews Reverend Anthony Wright on Marriage and Family Support

In a new interview, Wright discusses faith leadership, communication, encouragement, and proactive support for couples and families. TN, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Synchronicity Plus has published a new interview with …

Universal Oneness Celebration Brings More Than 5,000 People Together Around a Message of One Humanity

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On August 29, 2026, more than 5,000 people from 853 cities across 39 states, representing 250+ U.S.-based organizations, gathered at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden for the …

America’s Sharia Panic Challenged in New Satirical Book, Run! Sharia Is Coming, by Director Faizan Syed

New satirical book uses comedy to challenge fear-driven political myths about Sharia, Islam, religious freedom, and the "threat" of Muslim life in America. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New book uses satire, …