Before the holy night of #Christmas, find one person with whom to make peace. This will be a more precious gift than any that can be bought, because peace is a gift found only in the heart.
I would like us to remember the Lord’s words: “Truly, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Mt 25:40). It is truly so! If we concretely love those who are hungry and thirsty, those without clothing, those who are sick, strangers, or prisoners, then we are loving the Lord.
Kimmel.
Colbert.
Suits against the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and 60 Minutes.
Extorting settlements from CBS, ABC, and others.
Blocking the AP's access to the White House.
This administration is responsible for the most blatant attacks on the free press in American history.
What will be left of the First Amendment when he’s done?
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary Mass today at St. Mary in Lake Forest. Join me in giving thanks for our rich faith heritage and praying for continued blessings on our vibrant Catholic communities.
Pope Leo XIV on the US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities:
"Dear brothers and sisters, there is a constant flow of alarming news from the Middle East, especially from Iran. In this dramatic scenario, which includes Israel and Palestine, the daily suffering of the population risks being forgotten, especially in Gaza and other territories, where the urgency of adequate humanitarian support is becoming ever more pressing.
Today more than ever, humanity cries out and calls for peace. It is a cry that demands responsibility and reason, and must not be stifled by the roar of weapons and rhetorical words that incite conflict. Every member of the international community has a moral responsibility: to stop the tragedy of war, before it becomes an irreparable chasm. There are no “distant” conflicts when human dignity is at stake.
War does not solve problems; rather, it amplifies them and produces deep wounds in the history of peoples, which take generations to heal. No armed victory will be able to compensate for the pain of mothers, the fear of children, the stolen future.
May diplomacy silence the weapons! Let the Nations shape their future with works of peace, not with violence and bloody conflicts!"
The Archbishop of Puerto Rico formally rebukes Donald Trump, demanding that he personally apologize: “It is not sufficient for your campaign to apologize. It is important that you, personally, apologize for these comments.”
7 years ago today, the city of Chicago celebrated the 2016 World Series championship 🙌🏼
Approximately 5 million people showed up to the parade & ranked the 7th largest gathering in history 🤯
(📸: @Cubs)
No national treasure is grander than the Grand Canyon.
The first time I saw it, the phrase came to mind: "God’s Cathedral."
And today, I’m proud to use my authority to protect nearly a million acres of public lands around Grand Canyon National Park as a new National Monument.
The monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. Scientists estimate the butterfly’s population has shrunk by more than 85% since 1990 https://t.co/pQoeqtwPot