Tom Llamas became the first Latino anchor of an American weekday nightly news broadcast this year when last March he was officially named both “NBC Nightly News” anchor and managing editor, as well as anchor of “Top Story” on “NBC News NOW.”
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Tolton ambassadors renew goal to promote, pray for famed Black priest’s canonization
Near the anniversary of his sudden and early death from a heat stroke on a hot, steamy Chicago street in July 1897, supporters of Venerable Augustus Tolton (1854-1897) gathered in South Bend to pray, discuss and recommit to promoting his cause for sainthood.
Quo Vadis attracts biggest crowd ever, promotes camaraderie and faith
Shouts and laughter filled a large hall at St. Mary’s Seminary in Roland Park July 9 as more than 100 teenage boys threw themselves into a high-energy group game – just one part of a week designed to inspire deeper faith and lasting friendships. The occasion was Quo Vadis, a four-day summer vocations camp for young men hosted by the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Three dead, Holy Family Gaza pastor injured after mid-morning Israeli attack
Two people were confirmed dead and several were injured, including a parish pastor, following what initial reports say was a mid-morning Israeli tank attack on the Holy Family Parish Church in Gaza on July 17.
Proof of life for kidnapped Nigerian priest received by Alaska diocese where he served
A kidnapped Nigerian priest, who previously served in Alaska, has managed to contact his home diocese, OSV News has learned.
Filled with hope, Christians know cries of the innocent will be heard, pope says
The cry of innocent victims and mothers mourning their children will not go unheard, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope calls for ceasefire, dialogue, peace after church hit in Gaza
After an early morning attack on the Holy Family Church in Gaza, Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire, dialogue and peace in the region.
School club gives students chance to benefit veterans, fosters Gospel value of serving others
A unique extracurricular activity at Seton Hall Preparatory School, an all-boys Catholic high school in West Orange, is giving students the chance to benefit military veterans while learning about the value of helping others.
Top Republican appears to walk back probe of Catholic entities amid charged committee hearing
During a contentious hearing, a top Republican on the House Committee on Homeland Security on July 16 appeared to walk back a previous statement that Catholic entities are among the nongovernmental organizations subject to a probe by the committee about their work with migrants.
Mahmoud v. Taylor: A Supreme Court victory for parents, freedom
In a momentous decision that has far-reaching implications for the future of public education and religious liberty in the United States, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Mahmoud v. Taylor that parents, not the state, hold the primary right to direct the upbringing and education of their children.
Church leaders, faithful in procession to Detroit ICE office call for just immigration policies
Clergy, religious and pastors from various denominations led hundreds of lay faithful in making their voices heard in advocating for just immigration policies.
Lay associates journey with the Oblate Sisters of Providence
Discussions among the Oblate Sisters of Providence regarding starting a lay associates program began in earnest in 1989, according to Oblate Sister of Providence Annette Beecham, director of the program that had its first installation in 1992. She was fresh out of formation at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh when she was assigned to develop it.