Grand imam and Pope Francis sign joint declaration at Indonesian mosque
Pope Francis visited the grounds of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque on September 4 for an interfaith meeting in Indonesia, where he signed a joint declaration condemning religious-based violence with Muslim leader Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar.
Mother Teresa exhibit opens at St. John Paul II Shrine
September 4 is the eighth anniversary of Mother Teresa’s canonization. Pope Francis declared her a saint on Sept. 4, 2016 — just over a dozen years after she was beatified by her friend and fellow saint, Pope John Paul II.
Venezuelan dictator Maduro decrees October 1 to be start of Christmas season
“This year, in homage and gratitude to you, I am going to decree that the Christmas season [begins] on Oct. 1,” declared Nicolás Maduro, leader of the ruling socialist regime in Venezuela, Sept. 2 on national television.
Father Roger Landry appointed national director of Pontifical Mission Societies USA
Father Roger Landry was announced September 5 as the new national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies USA (TPMS-USA), the pope’s ministry that supports Catholic missionary activity through moral support, prayer, and financial contributions.
‘80s rock frontman Morrissey implores pop to condemn ‘abomination’ of bullfighting
Morrissey, the mononymous frontman of the legendary ’80s British rock band the Smiths, has sent Pope Francis a letter imploring the pontiff to condemn what the singer calls the “atrocity” of bullfighting and help bring an end to the violent sport.
American Solidarity Party fights for ballot access state-by-state
U.S. presidential candidates who aren’t aligned with the Democratic or Republican parties have historically faced difficulty gaining traction among voters — and part of that battle is getting on the ballot at all.
Archbishop Paglia writes new book about old age as a ‘time for inner growth’
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, 79, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, has written a new book entitled Destinati alla vita, which translates to Destiny for Life.
Pope Francis greets orphans and refugees in Indonesia
Pope Francis has established certain habits over the years that have become beautiful traditions.
Nebraska bishop calls for ‘developing authentically Catholic schools’ in new pastoral letter
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, highlighted the tenets of Catholic education and the modern challenges facing educators in a pastoral letter on September 2.
What it’s like to be a Catholic in the world’s largest Muslim country
As a Catholic living in the world’s largest Muslim country, Baso Darmawan does not think twice about making the sign of the cross as he prays before a meal at a restaurant in the bustling capital of Jakarta.
