WASHINGTON -- Chaldean Christians in northern Iraq are determined to continue their 2,000-year-long mission despite the near-deadly blow inflicted by Islamic State forces and new challenges from nongovernment militias, said a priest ministering in the region.
Comment
-
Harry McAvoy: Family stands tall on the rock of faith
It was Mother’s Day when Anne Margaret McAvoy said her last goodbyes,…
Faith
-
Moon landing inspired a country and a career in aerospace engineering
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Retired Maj. Gen. Mike Wiedemer was an aerospace engineering…
Pope's Homily
-
Angelus: Judge your own heart first
VATICAN CITY -- Praying that Catholics would understand and act on "the…
Youth Speak News
-
YSN Summer Reads 2019
Summer is here which means the busyness of the school year is…
Features
-
Beyond the moonlight: Faith written in the stars
Jesuit Fr. Adam Hincks does not remember the excitement, the mind-expanding fascination…
Arts
-
Film highlights John Paul II alliance with Reagan
WASHINGTON -- Forty years after his first pilgrimage to Poland, a film and…
Chaldeans in northern Iraq face uncertainty in return to homes
WASHINGTON -- Chaldean Christians in northern Iraq are determined to continue their 2,000-year-long mission despite the near-deadly blow inflicted by Islamic State forces and new challenges from nongovernment militias, said...
Detroit Catholics help save iconic church of their twin parish in Ontario
WINDSOR, Ontario -- Detroiters might soon notice a bronze glow on the horizon as they stare south across the Detroit River.
Editorial: God’s grace in space
The 50th anniversary of the first moon landing salutes a towering human achievement, but it should also be a call to contemplate our place in God’s creation.
Pope Francis appoints new Vatican press office director
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis appointed Matteo Bruni to serve as director of the Vatican press office, replacing Alessandro Gisotti, who had been serving as interim director since Dec. 31.
Speaking Out: Lessons from the Jonas Brothers
I sat down one night and watched the Jonas Brothers documentary entitled Chasing Happiness. I loved every second. My 15-year-old self was thrilled and I was honestly so impressed by...