Bishop Barron critiques New York Mayor Mamdani’s embrace of ‘collectivism'

Catholic mom spreads ‘IC2KG’ message to youth, attends first SEEK conference Lauri Hauser is a Catholic mom of two from Madison, Wisconsin, who has turned a family tradition into a ministry that aims to inspire the faithful to know, love, serve, and share God with others. Archdiocese of New Orleans issues public apology to abuse victims The Archdiocese of New Orleans released a letter written to child sexual abuse claimants apologizing for the “inexcusable harm” they suffered. Cardinal encourages Mexicans to demand authorities bring criminals to justice Cardinal José Francisco Robles, the archbishop of Guadalajara, urged Mexicans to demand that authorities fulfill their duty and bring criminals to justice. Bishop Barron critiques New York Mayor Mamdani’s embrace of ‘collectivism’ Bishop Robert Barron, founder of the Word on Fire ministry, criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for promising constituents “the warmth of collectivism.” Bishop Ricken announces formal inquiry into life of Servant of God Adele Brice An edict by Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay formally announced a diocesan inquiry into the life of Servant of God Adele Brice. U.S., Vatican diplomatic counterparts discuss situation in Venezuela The U.S. State Department indicated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Vatican counterpart, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, discussed efforts to improve the humanitarian situation in Venezuela. Trump urges Republican ‘flexibility’ on taxpayer-funded abortions President Donald Trump is asking congressional Republicans to be more flexible on taxpayer funding for abortions as lawmakers continue to negotiate an extension to health care subsidies. Facing impending death, renowned cartoonist announces intent to convert Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the “Dilbert” comic strip, said he is converting to Christianity amid his deteriorating health caused by terminal cancer.

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‘A great man who loved Jesus’: Catholic writer Russell Shaw dies at 90 Russell Shaw, a Catholic writer and journalist whose prolific career spanned decades, died Jan. 6 at the age of 90.