Although popes had opted to take their summer vacations at Castel Gandolfo since the early 1600s, Pope Francis famous opted not to, preferring to remain instead in his residence at the Casa Santa...
Speaking to a group of bishops, Pope Leo XIV warned about the challenges being created by artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and social media In today’s world.
The St. Martin de Porres Center 70th Anniversary Gala, "Honoring our Legacy, Embracing our Future" is Saturday, November 1 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. Become part of this very special 70th anniversary celebration well in advance of the gala NOW...
World Refugee Day takes place June 20 with celebrations noting the contributions of refugees occurring locally, nationally and globally. (Photo: USCCB)
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on June 19 in 1865, General Granger read General Order Number 3, declaring, "The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free..."