Gina Capellazzi

1 week ago | catholiccourier.com | Greg Kandra |Gina Capellazzi

The Catholic News Service column, "Speak to Me Lord," offers reflections on the Sunday Scripture readings. (CNS/Nancy Wiechec) | Section: Worship & FaithGn 14:18-20Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 41 Cor 11:23-26Lk 9:11b-17Of all the dramatic moments from Pope Francis’ funeral in April, what many of us will remember was that long journey in the popemobile to St. Mary Major, his final place of rest.

1 week ago | catholiccourier.com | Kurt Jensen |Gina Capellazzi

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The fight by religious groups against New York state’s abortion mandate requiring most private insurance plans to cover abortion has renewed life. The U.S. Supreme Court June 16 remanded to the New York Court of Appeals the case of Diocese of Albany v. Harris, a move that sends the case, in the words of lawyers for Becket, which handles religious liberty cases, “back to the drawing board” after bouncing between state courts for the past nine years.

1 week ago | catholiccourier.com | Justin Mclellan |Gina Capellazzi

Pope Leo XIV greets a child wearing a sign in Spanish that reads, "Hello, my name is also Leo," as he arrives in St. Peter's Square on the popemobile for his general audience at the Vatican June 18, 2025. (CNS photo by Vatican Media) | Section: World and NationVATICAN CITY (CNS) — When hope seems long gone, Christians can turn to Jesus to overcome being resigned to despair and regain the desire to be healed, Pope Leo XIV said.

1 week ago | catholiccourier.com | John Mulderig |Gina Capellazzi

(OSV News) — Fox Nation announced June 11 that an eight-episode second season of the docudrama series “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints” will become available for streaming beginning in November and continuing through the spring of next year. As before, celebrated director Scorsese will host, narrate and executive produce the programs. Each installment will explore the life of a single saint. The holy men and women to be profiled range from Biblical figures like the Virgin Mary and Sts.

1 week ago | catholiccourier.com | Gina Capellazzi |Jim Mosley

Parishioners of Irondequoit’s St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish took part in a eucharistic procession around the Christ the King church campus July 14, 2024. (Courier file photo) | Section: FeaturesThe following Diocese of Rochester parishes are planning outdoor eucharistic processions in honor of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi, June 21-22, 2025. Clifton Springs/Phelps/ShortsvilleSt. Peter ParishAt St. Dominic Church, 7 W.