By Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter Monday, January 20, 2025 A Catholic Mass servant holds a crucifix prior the start of the procession on Easter Sunday March 31, 2024, in Ralbitz, eastern Germany. Following an ancient religious ritual, Sorbs ride decorated horses while singing and announce Jesus Christ’s resurrection. The Sorbs are a Slavic minority in … Read more
Rome is preparing for a Holy Year, which sees millions of pilgrims arrive in the city on a journey of self-reflection, renewal and gratitude. The Rome Jubliee takes place every 25 years, and now, the incredible city has invested over £3 billion and has constructed more than a thousand sites for the one upcoming. Pope … Read more
SINGAPORE: Archbishop emeritus Nicholas Chia, the third leader of the Catholic Church in Singapore, died on Tuesday (Dec 17) at the age of 86. In a post on Facebook, Cardinal William Goh said that archbishop emeritus Chia “passed away peacefully this evening at St Theresa’s Home”. “Arrangements for the public to pay respects and for the funeral proceedings … Read more
By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, December 15, 2024 Canterbury Cathedral, England. | Getty Images Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance. Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths. Some of the events, drawn from over 2,000 … Read more
By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Friday, December 13, 2024 A Catholic Mass servant holds a crucifix prior the start of the procession on Easter Sunday March 31, 2024, in Ralbitz, eastern Germany. Following an ancient religious ritual, Sorbs ride decorated horses while singing and announce Jesus Christ’s resurrection. The Sorbs are a Slavic minority … Read more
In November, a 37-year-old man was charged in court over a stabbing incident at St Joseph’s Church. The alleged attack took place during communion at the parish’s monthly children’s mass, where children take on duties that adults usually undertake, such as singing in the choir. Members of the congregation, including the Archdiocesan Emergency Response team, helped subdue Basnayake … Read more
PUTTING INTO PRACTICE Even before Fr Lee’s stabbing, such rigorous training had paid dividends. In 2023, three Chinese nationals were caught by police for stealing from donation boxes at churches and other religious institutions. Mr Ho said this was “in no small part” due to the emergency response teams at several churches, who alerted each … Read more
MHA said the incident showed the value of being prepared for emergencies, as such attacks can happen anytime and anywhere despite being relatively rare in Singapore. “Like the two men who helped to deal with the attack, and members of the congregation who provided first aid to the priest, we can all play our part … Read more
SINGAPORE: A 37-year-old man will be charged in court on Monday (Nov 11) with voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapon, following the stabbing of a Catholic priest at St Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah on Saturday evening. If found guilty, the man, who was not named by the police in a media briefing … Read more
The Archdiocese of Denver and a nonprofit representing the state’s Catholic bishops have contributed $225,000 to a Colorado anti-abortion group in its fight against Amendment 79, which would enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution. The Pro-Life Colorado Fund, a coalition of more than 50 anti-abortion groups, received $175,000 on Oct. 22 from the Denver … Read more
