It’s a rite that dates to the time of Jesus, who was dunked in the River Jordan by John the Baptist. But Christians in East Africa are now taking stock of their practice after after a full immersion baptism turned tragic in northern Tanzania. Two Christian farmers, aged 30 and 47, died as their pastors Read more
“You are forbidden to complain,” reads a notice attached recently to the door of Pope Francis’s apartment in Saint Martha’s House in the Vatican. The notice was reported by “Vatican Insider” and confirmed to ZENIT newspaper by the Director of the Holy See Press Office, Greg Burke, on July 14, 2017. Read more and click Read more
The Missionaries of Charity have patented the white and blue sari designed by Saint Teresa of Calcutta, obtaining a legal copyright recognizing the pattern as the intellectual property of the order. Although it was never officially announced, the copyright had been granted the same day as Mother Teresa’s Sept. 4, 2016 canonization as the culmination Read more
Monsignor Charles Pope (sic) explains why some of the younger generation of priests are rescuing the cassock from the back of the wardrobe. “I love the cassock. It is practical, comfortable, defining, and a good memorare for both priest and layman,” he says. Continue reading
BuzzFeed is known for its funny articles and sometimes controversial news stories, so Theresa Williams wanted to find out what they had on Catholics. She typed “Catholic” in the search bar. This quiz is one of the things the search came up with. Read more
When it came to choosing a primary school for my five children, one thing was clear in my mind: I wanted them to have a broad and inclusive education which allowed them to mix with a wide variety of children. That’s why I decided to send them to a Catholic school. Continue reading
The tripartite design of the fidget spinner does resemble certain images of the Trinity. And while objects like three-leaf clovers have been touted in the past as analogies for God’s triune nature, the Fidget Spinner goes further because it spins. And so perhaps better captures the dynamic movement, equality and relationality of the Godhead. Continue Read more
Alex T Hey writes he recently learned that nuns take prayer requests online. In order to get the word out, he has compiled a list of websites where one can request prayers from religious communities. He has also included links where one can donate to these communities. Continue reading
Bishop Franklin L. Fountain the pastor of the Fountain of Youth Cathedral in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is in trouble with the law after he sold his church to himself for $1. He was charged with first-degree larceny and second-degree forgery. City property records show Fountain is now the owner of the church and property valued at Read more