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N.Y. Catholic Parishes Work Year Round to Make All Feel Welcome

Though Pride Month is over, in New York City, the “root of the modern pride movement,” several Catholic parishes are working year-round to make the church more inclusive. These churches function as lifelines, symbols of hope, and places where queer …

Book Review: Vatican II at 60

Vatican II at 60: Re-Energizing the Renewal. Edited by Catherine E. Clifford, with Stephen Lampe. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2024. Pp. xxiii +191. $32.00 (ppb).  Vatican II at 60 has a foreword and acknowledgement by Maria Pascuzzi, CSJ, a preface …

IN FULL | Mayor Mamdani: Madiba wasn’t a messiah but a mirror. Do you recognise yourself?

Delivering the keynote at the Nelson Mandela Global Leadership Forum in New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday night warned against treating Nelson Mandela as ‘more myth than man.’ From Ted Koppel’s 1990 ambush to the silence around Palestine today, …

Vatican-supported group helps push pro-immigration agenda in America

News World Meeting of Popular Movements coordinator Fr. Mattia Ferrari is visiting 21 US cities, where delegates aid at ICE court appearances and enroll immigrants in public healthcare. (LifeSiteNews) — A priest who coordinates a Marxist-rooted movement …

JD Vance has a lot in common with one of his predecessors

Listen to article • 0:00 min Speaking to an applauding audience at the Richard M. Nixon Library on June 27, Vice President JD Vance favorably compared himself to the 37th President, “a young Senator, Vice President, writes some best-selling books, is hated …

Can Catholic higher education be saved? | In conversation with Dr Jonathan J Sanford

The United States has 94 basilicas, and author Grady Connolly has visited every one of them. Now he hopes others will follow in his footsteps with the help of his forthcoming book. In Basilicas: A Pilgrim’s Guide to America’s Most Remarkable Catholic …

Beyond the Single Story: Catholic Resonance in Adichie’s ‘Dream Count’

Home › Articles › Beyond the Single Story: Catholic Resonance in Adichie’s ‘Dream Count’ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Dream Count, (New York City: Alfred A. Knopf, 2025) 416 pages, $20 . . . If the long-beleaguered world of literary fiction still has any …

How past-life memories play a role in Amitav Ghosh’s new novel ‘Ghost-Eye’

In Amitav Ghosh’s new novel, “Ghost-Eye,” Varsha Gupta, a 3-year-old girl in 1969 Calcutta, has a surprise for her vegetarian family. The child says she’d like to have fish for lunch. Her parents are stunned; Varsha has never had fish. But the girl insists …

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Andy Burnham returns to Westminster, fuelling UK leadership speculation

Andy Burnham has twice run unsuccessfully for the leadership of Britain’s governing Labour Party. Now his decisive victory in a special parliamentary election puts him within reach not just of that goal, but of entering Downing Street as Prime Minister. A …

Faith Leaders Warn of Trafficking Risks as World Cup Kicks Off in New York Metro Area

PROSPECT HEIGHTS — For James King, the connection between major sporting events and human trafficking goes back more than a decade, to when New Jersey was preparing to host Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.   “That was really my first experience of …

Vatican-backed priest tours US to visit immigrant advocates, community organizers

(RNS) — When the news broke that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo had been shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent as he drove his construction crew to work in Houston last week, a Vatican representative was meeting with immigrant families at …

Vance: I felt awful meeting Pope Francis hours before his death

But their 10-minute meeting went ahead the following day, on Easter Sunday. Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, said he was “unusually nervous” before seeing a visibly ailing Pope Francis. The Pontiff was “more fragile than I realised, and I felt …

As Messi dominates the World Cup, the battle for Maradona’s ghost rages

Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA In an army of Lionel Messis outside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Juan Manuel Garcia stood apart. Like the other fans, he wore No.10 …

Altar servers: heavenly grace

“Offer Jesus your hands, your thoughts and your time, and he will not fail to reward you, granting you true joy and making you feel where the most complete happiness is found.” Pope Francis. Portugal, May 2021 Teresita Carreón recalls the moment 13 years …

VB Spine’s European Distribution Center Begins Shipping Orders Across Europe

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 9, 2026-- VB Spine LLC (“VB Spine”), a global, family-owned spine company, today announced that its European Distribution Center began shipping orders across Europe this month; the distribution center began accepting orders …

Pope excommunicates group with church in Nicholville

In Catholic schism, north country faithful asked to avoid Society of St. Pius X’s local church, schools The pope of the Catholic Church in Rome has declared an ultratraditionalist Catholic society with membership in Northern New York to be out of step with …

In Catholic schism, north country faithful asked to avoid Society of St. Pius X’s local church, schools

The pope of the Catholic Church in Rome has declared an ultratraditionalist Catholic society with membership in Northern New York to be out of step with the Holy See, and urged its membership to stop interacting with the now-excommunicated church group. …

Catholic Parishes Celebrated Pride Month With Masses

Several Catholic parishes across the U.S. hosted Pride Masses this June, bringing hundreds of LGBTQ+ Catholics and allies together to worship with hope and joy. In New York, over 150 participants gathered for the 2026 Annual Pride Mass at the Stonewall …

Gay Priest Recounts His Coming Out Story

In an interview with Spectrum News NY1, Father Bryan Massingale shared some of his personal journey of being an openly gay, black priest in the Catholic Church.  Massingale, a theology professor at Fordham University, New York City, who also ministers at …

Thousands to Unite in San Diego This Fall for the Global Conference for Israel

As Jewish National Fund-USA marks 125 years, the nation's largest annual gathering of Zionists will look ahead to the next century of impact. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thousands of supporters of the …

Cancer Survivor Michell Maxwell Unveils Spiritual Guide to Finding Purpose in Life's Deepest Wounds

"Beauty in the Brokenness" offers a powerful roadmap for transforming grief and adversity into unshakeable faith and personal triumph. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world desperate for authentic …

ORDINARY EXCEPTIONALISM BY BOB HOEBEKE OFFERS POWERFUL MODERN PARABLES OF FAITH, PURPOSE, AND EXTRAORDINARY GRACE

Bob Hoebeke’s moving new collection invites readers to discover how God can use ordinary lives for exceptional impact. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bob Hoebeke, a builder, entrepreneur, longtime man of faith, and …

Hope Fitzgerald, Spiritual Guide and Author, Shares Her Journey and the Transformational Power of the Infinity Wave®

The Infinity Wave® provides individuals with a practical spiritual tool to quiet the mind, navigate change, and experience greater emotional well-being LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Some of life's …

Federal Court Finds Lummi Nation Likely to Succeed in Lawsuit over Disturbance of Ancestral Burial Sites

Court Orders Advance Notice Before Any Further Ground-Disturbing Work in Point Roberts BELLINGHAM, WA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A federal judge yesterday granted significant preliminary relief to the Lummi Nation in its …

Sunny Glen Children's Home Youth Honored in Washington, D.C., for Writing on Youth Violence

SAN BENITO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A youth in the care of Sunny Glen Children's Home was honored in Washington, D.C., this week for a personal essay on the impact of violence, selected from students nationwide …

Rand Group expands Sage partnership into Canada

Expansion brings Sage Intacct expertise, implementation services, and long-term support to Canadian organizations HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rand Group, a professional services firm specializing in ERP, CRM, …

American Friends of NATAL Rallies Support for Trauma Care at Hamptons Events, New IDF Partnership & Expanding Impact

American Friends of NATAL expands global mental health programs, partners with the IDF for trauma care, and announces its annual NYC Gala on Nov 10. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an ongoing effort to raise …

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LEGENDS OF GOSPEL: VEGAS RESIDENCY Featuring The Clark Sisters, Deitrick Haddon and Fred Hammond Announced

IKON Presents & Dr. Holly Carter Announce The First Gospel Residency on the Las Vegas Strip in 60 Years, The Theater at Virgin Hotels October 8 & 9, 2026 LAS VEGAS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IKON Presents …

ActsSocial Publicly Launches as Faith-First Social Platform Built on Community Instead of Outrage

Already connecting more than 7,000 verified members across 195 countries, the ad-free platform offers a new vision for meaningful online connection MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when many people are …

LEAD Against Trafficking Launches Statewide Campaign Urging Ohio Senate Vote on Bipartisan Anti-Trafficking Bills

HB 47 and HB 88 passed the Ohio House with overwhelming bipartisan support but remain stalled in the Senate Judiciary Committee CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LEAD Against Trafficking (Legislative Engagement, …

Al Aman Fund Launched the Annual Back to Education Campaign to Support Orphaned Youth for the 2026/2027 Academic Year

Al Aman Fund Launched the Annual Back to Education Campaign to Support Orphaned Youth for the 2026/2027 Academic Year AMMAN, AMMAN, JORDAN, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Al Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans has launched its annual …

صندوق الأمان يطلق حملة العودة للتعليم تحت عنوان “معك طريقهم أمان” لدعم الشباب الأيتام للعام الدراسي 2026/ 2027

صندوق الأمان يطلق حملة العودة للتعليم تحت عنوان “معك طريقهم أمان” لدعم الشباب الأيتام للعام الدراسي 2026/ 2027 AMMAN, AMMAN, JORDAN, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- أطلق صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام حملته السنوية "العودة إلى التعليم…

Markkula Center for Applied Ethics to Host 'AI and Magnifica Humanitas’: A Webinar Series About the Papal Encyclical

SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics is hosting a four-part webinar series on "AI and Magnifica Humanitas." Markkula Center staff …

RockLeaf Landscaping Releases Project Data Showing Growth in Multi-Element Backyard Renovations

TORONTO, ON, CANADA, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RockLeaf Landscaping, a residential and commercial landscape design and build firm serving the Greater Toronto Area, reported that homeowners commissioning full backyard transformations are …

Dr. James E. Harris Jr. Shares a Remarkable Journey From Childhood Poverty to a Career in Surgery

Not Who I Once Was reveals how faith, resilience, family, and determination transformed a troubled youth into a life of purpose and professional achievement. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. James E. …

Industry Analyst Jeff Kagan Recognizes Susan and Michael Dell for Their Commitment to Children and Families

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Continues to Create Opportunities Helping Children and Families Around the World NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Industry Analyst, Strategic Advisor, and Tech Influencer Jeff …

Awakening Foundation Kicks Off Its Annual Ticket Offer Tomorrow with $30 All-In Tickets

Summer just got better. July 15-22, get select tickets to Awakening Foundation's biggest Christian music tours for just $30 All-In + taxes, while supplies last. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summer just got even …

My Sins Shares a Powerful Journey of Redemption, Healing, and Personal Freedom

Clayton G. Lesatz offers an honest memoir encouraging readers to confront guilt, embrace forgiveness, and discover freedom through faith and transformation. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Clayton G. …