September 2024

With God we can overcome challenges

Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) for week 16: Sunday, Sept. 29 to Saturday, Oct. 6

Lea Karen Kivi · September 27, 2024

Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) for week 16: Sunday, Sept. 29 to Saturday, Oct. 6

Syro-Malabar rite enriches Yukon

Quinton Amundson · September 28, 2024

Sacred Heart Cathedral in Whitehorse has long stood out in Yukon for being the only traditional, fully-fledged Catholic parish in a territory populated with missionary churches.

Ten years after ISIS, Yazidis seek healing

King's 'photovoice' gives voice to those who lost almost all

Susan Korah · September 29, 2024

A unique research project out of King’s University College in London, Ont., has given a a face and a voice to Yazidis who settled in Canada, a decade after Islamists attempted to eradicate them from this world.

'Catastrophic' situation faces Lebanon, says U.N. rep

Dale Gavlak · September 30, 2024

Hezbollah's central headquarters in Beirut's southern suburbs were struck multiple times Sept. 27 by Israeli missiles, shaking the Lebanese capital. The next day Iran-backed Hezbollah confirmed the military organization's leader Hassan Nasrallah died in the strike.

University expresses sharp disagreement over Pope Francis' stance on women

Carol Glatz · September 30, 2024

Students at the world's oldest Catholic university applauded Pope Francis for his calls to protect the environment and promote justice, but he was challenged when it came to his vision of the role of women in the church and society.

Relief efforts underway in western North Carolina; flooding caused by Helene devastates region

Catholic News Herald, OSV News · September 30, 2024

Relief efforts are under way to help communities across western North Carolina reeling from the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene.

Vatican announces visitation of Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter

Catholic News Service · September 30, 2024

The Vatican dicastery charged with overseeing and assisting religious orders confirmed that it plans to conduct an apostolic visitation of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, which was founded in 1988 by traditionalist priests wanting to maintain the old liturgical rites while remaining in full communion with the pope.