by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 14, 2025 | Immigration
On Monday, Pope Francis published a letter addressed to the bishops of the U.S., urging them to keep serving migrants and refugees: “I recognize your valuable efforts, dear brother bishops of the United States, as you work closely with migrants and refugees,...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 14, 2025 | Faith
Since Pope Francis marked the beginning of the 2025 Jubilee Year, 1.3 million people have passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, according to Archbishop Rino Fisichella, pro-prefect for the New Evangelization section of the Dicastery for...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 14, 2025 | Saints
While Valentine’s Day has become associated with chocolates, flowers, and romance, we know that the holiday has its roots as the feast day of St. Valentine. However, there is some confusion as to the saint’s true identity–there are at least two accounts of Valentine...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 13, 2025 | Abortion, Respect for Life
On Tuesday, the House Committee on Health and Mental Health heard House Bill 195, sponsored by Rep. Brian Seitz (R-Branson), and House Bill 1119, sponsored by Rep. Holly Jones (R-Eureka), which would establish the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.” The...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 13, 2025 | Family Life, Respect for Life
After three years of planning and retrofitting, the women’s prison at Vandalia is expected to open a nursery in February that can serve up to 14 mothers and their babies for 18 months at a time. Space at the Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional...
