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Originally Published 10 days ago — by Catholic News Agency
Micah Kim, the 5-year-old son of Catholic speaker Paul Kim, passed away after a severe medical emergency caused by the flu, despite successful surgery and medical efforts. The family received widespread prayer support from the Catholic community worldwide, and Paul Kim expressed faith and hope amid their grief, acknowledging Micah's eternal life in God's presence.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by catholicnewsagency.com
Mother Angelica reflected on the Assumption of Mary, emphasizing her purity and holiness as reasons for her being assumed into heaven, and highlighted her love for God as the secret to holiness, celebrating the feast day and EWTN's anniversary.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker defended his controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College, emphasizing his Catholic faith and addressing backlash over comments deemed homophobic and sexist. Speaking at a Nashville gala, Butker reiterated his commitment to his beliefs despite criticism from various groups, including LGBT advocacy organization GLAAD and the sisters of Mount St. Scholastica monastery. Fellow Chiefs player Travis Kelce expressed disagreement with Butker's views but affirmed their strong teammate relationship.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker stands by his controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College, which sparked accusations of sexism and homophobia. Butker, who emphasized his Catholic faith and traditional views on gender roles, stated he has no regrets and believes public opinion has evolved to support his freedom of religion. NFL officials and teammates, while not necessarily agreeing with his views, have defended his right to express them.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker defended his controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College during his appearance at the "Courage Under Fire Gala" in Nashville. Despite facing backlash for his comments on faith, abortion, and cultural values, Butker emphasized his commitment to pleasing Jesus Christ rather than people. He encouraged others to be unapologetic about their Catholic faith and to speak out for truth. His stance has polarized opinions, but his jersey sales have surged.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by National Catholic Register
Kansas City Chiefs NFL star Harrison Butker discusses the importance of marriage, family life, and his Catholic faith, emphasizing the need for strong father figures to set positive examples in light of recent gun violence. He also expresses support for the Eucharistic Revival and encourages Cardinal Timothy Dolan to take a strong stance against irreverent actions. Additionally, he shares positive remarks about meeting Taylor Swift and hopes she and teammate Travis Kelce start a family.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Crux Now
Caitlin Clark, a standout women's basketball player for the University of Iowa, broke the record for most career points in women's college basketball with 3,569 points. Known for her Catholic faith and dedication to her sport, she has been praised for using her talents to bring joy to others. Her high school coach and parish community in Des Moines, Iowa, expressed pride in her accomplishments, highlighting her strong work ethic and fearlessness on the court.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Suits star Neal McDonough was fired from a show in 2010 for refusing to do a kissing sex scene due to his Catholic faith and commitment to his wife, leading to a two-year career hiatus and loss of his home. The actor's career rebounded after being cast in Justified, and he has since appeared in various TV shows and movies. McDonough's refusal to film intimate scenes has been attributed to his religious beliefs and dedication to his family.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vatican News - English
Pope Francis met with the Swiss Guards ahead of their annual swearing-in ceremony and encouraged the new recruits to use their time of service at the Vatican to deepen their Catholic faith through reading the Scriptures, meditating on spiritual texts, participating in the Sunday Eucharist, and taking the Sacraments. He also thanked the Corps for their diligent and generous collaboration and entrusted them to the maternal protection of the Virgin Mary and the Patron Saint Nicholas of Flüe.