One of the more common expressions used today with regard to a family member or friend who died is the expression, “So and so is looking down on us from Heaven right now.” In fact, this expression has become a euphemism among some of my priest friends when a person says they want to give a eulogy at a funeral. Inevitably, if allowed, the eulogy will be built on this sentiment. Yes, this is a reflection...
Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington takes possession of Immacolata Concezione di Maria a Grottarossa in Rome, Sept. 27, 2021 / Courtney Mares. Denver Newsroom, May 23, 2022 / 17:43 pm (CNA). The Archdiocese of Washington’s communications office erroneously told a[…]
St. Francis Xavier statue in front St. Joseph Cathedral in Beijing, China, February 25, 2016. / Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 23, 2022 / 17:03 pm (CNA). In 2007 Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed May 24, the feast of Our Lady,[…]
null / Aykut Erdogdu/Shutterstock. Denver Newsroom, May 23, 2022 / 16:50 pm (CNA). The Oklahoma legislature has passed another law limiting abortion, ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could allow many more restrictions on abortion. The Oklahoma legislation[…]
oneinchpunch/Shutterstock. Denver Newsroom, May 23, 2022 / 15:23 pm (CNA). The Catholic bishop overseeing the island of Jersey has called on clergy and parishioners to “speak out” and mobilize against proposals to legalize assisted suicide there. Jersey, located in the English[…]
