The new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has officially taken on the role of bishop of Rome. This is a big deal because it shows his commitment to the city and its people. He made this official during a special ceremony at the St. John Lateran Basilica. This basilica is like the main
Imagine this: millions of Christians around the globe heard the same Bible passage last Sunday. The story, from the Gospel of Luke, is where Jesus talks about helping the poor. At the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Dallas, this message seemed extra relevant, even though they'd picked the
President Donald Trump didn’t appreciate the Episcopal bishop's request for mercy toward LGBTQ+ people and migrant workers during a prayer service. The Right Rev. Mariann Budde of Washington’s National Cathedral asked Trump to show kindness to these communities during his inauguration's religious se
On Tuesday, as President Donald J. Trump started his first full day in office, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the head of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, made a surprising request. She asked the president to show kindness towards immigrants and LGBTQ+ children. This moment happened during a church
Officer Harmon's journey in "On Call" takes a surprising turn when Lieutenant Bishop denies her transfer request. Harmon, known for her strong moral compass, uses questionable methods to catch a killer. This leads to Bishop's decision, which blocks Harmon's progress but aims to protect the departmen
Boys from Hingham pulled off an exciting 6-5 win against Archbishop Williams in the Arrow Sports Holiday Classic final. This was their first win in this tournament after losing last year. Hingham's head coach, Tony Messina, was back on the bench after missing the semifinal due to illness. He was thr
The newly renovated school lunchroom at St. Patricia Parish was dedicated to the late Bishop Kevin Birmingham, who passed away in October 2023 at the age of 51. Birmingham was a beloved figure in the Catholic Church, known for his dedication to service and his ability to inspire young people to purs
