Apr. 21, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Catholic faithful gathered for mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James in Downtown Brooklyn on Monday to celebrate the life of Pope Francis, who died early that morning at age 88 following a stroke and heart failure. He had delivered his final Easter blessing the day before.…
Apr. 18, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Catholic faithful in Kensington marked Good Friday on April 18 with a “Stations of the Cross” procession, symbolizing Jesus’ journey as he carried the cross before his crucifixion and resurrection on Easter Sunday. The procession began at St. Rose of Lima Church, where a church member, dressed in…
Jan. 21, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. President on Monday in an indoor ceremony in the Capitol rotunda, eight years after the start of his first term. Victories in the popular vote and electoral college last November marked Trump’s historic comeback after his loss to…