“In a redux of a bygone age, Buckingham Palace was at the apex of global power — if just for a day”was how one journalist with the Washington Post described the atmosphere in the United Kingdom on Monday, as the nation bid its final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II. And so it was. The world […]
Artists and famous celebrities, over the weekend have expressed their grief at the passing of the Queen Elizabeth II. Here are some of them; Sir Elton John a British singer and a close friend to the royal family including the late Princess Diana, for decades; he said “Along with the rest of the nation, I […]
In spectacular never before televised ceremonials held in London, Charles the Third was formally pronounced King of England Scotland, Ireland and Wales on Saturday. That essential ceremony completed, England now mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. India observed a day of mourning on Sunday, September 11, with the national flag at half-mast on government […]
“The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” a statement from Queen’s son and now the new king. Buckingham Palace confirmed on Thursday that the new monarch would be known as King Charles III. “I know her loss […]
The bodies of two Jesuit priests and a tour guide shot dead this week in a gang-ravaged area of northern Mexico were found on Wednesday after a major search, authorities said.The three were killed on Monday after a suspected run-in with a wanted drug trafficker in the border state of Chihuahua, a crime that drew […]
Today, March 2, is Ash Wednesday. The beginning of the 40 day season of prayer and fasting within the Church. On this day, churches of all denominations in India have asked that people offer prayers for people caught in the war in Ukraine. Prayers are being offered up in homes and in churches all over […]
Amidst critical conditions on the borders of Ukraine, the global economy is about to be sent on yet another uncertain route. Russia is the largest wheat exporter in the world. Ukraine is called the breadbasket of Europe. Countries dependent on Russia and Ukraine, will likely suffer from massive food shortages. In addition, some countries are […]
On Thursday President Vladimir Putin of Russia ordered what he called a “special military operation” in Ukraine. Ukraine said it faced a “full-scale attack from multiple directions.” Hours after the Russian offensive began, the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops’ Conference sent a message to the faithful, inviting them to pray for “the leaders of our state, for […]
On Thursday, 24th February, Russia ‘attacked’ certain targets within Ukaraine. RUSSIAN troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, after President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions, warning other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences you have never seen”. Putin said he ordered a special military operation to […]
Pope Francis has turned the spotlight on nuns and women religious, a significant action for the entire Church the world over. The Catholic Church celebrates the 26th World Day for Consecrated life on Wednesday, February 2 . For the 26th edition of the celebration this year, the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies […]
A forty two rear old American, a former battalion commander has been arrested of the dreaded Islamic State in Syria. According to the FBI, Allison Fluke-Ekren trained women and children to use assault rifles and suicide belts. The New York Times reports that she was charged with providing material support to a terrorist organization. Sources […]
Now there’s a computer font based on St. Teresa of Avila’s handwriting Fr. Martín Larios scanned the saint’s writing so we can type exactly as she wrote. Want to write like a saint? Now you can, thanks to the work of a Carmelite priest who has created a computer font based on the actual handwriting […]
