Report: House to vote this week on repealing ‘Arctic Frost’ provision in shutdown bill

House lawmakers are expected to vote this week on repealing a controversial carve-out tucked into the shutdown-ending funding bill, which has drawn sharp backlash from House Republicans, according to FOX News.  The provision — inserted into the Legislative Branch appropriations bill and labeled “Requiring Senate Notification for Senate Data” — would allow senators targeted in … Read moreReport: House to vote this week on repealing ‘Arctic Frost’ provision in shutdown bill

Pope Leo reflects on end times, encourages hope in face of war and disaster

Addressing the faithful in Saint Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV spoke of Christ’s warnings about the end times and encouraged Christians to hope when confronted with evils like war and natural disaster. The Holy Father began his Nov. 16 address by referring to the day’s Gospel reading, Luke 21: 5-19, saying that it “invites us … Read morePope Leo reflects on end times, encourages hope in face of war and disaster

St. Joseph Moscati ​  on November 16, 2025 at 9:04 am

St. Joseph Moscati ​   on November 16, 2025 at 9:04 am

St. Joseph Moscati Feast date: Nov 16 On November 16, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Joseph Moscati, the first modern medical doctor to be canonized. Born on July 25, 1880 in Benevento, Italy, he lived out the Gospel through his position as a teacher and physician. There are a number of stories of … Read moreSt. Joseph Moscati ​  on November 16, 2025 at 9:04 am

St. Margaret of Scotland ​  on November 16, 2025 at 9:04 am

St. Margaret of Scotland ​   on November 16, 2025 at 9:04 am

St. Margaret of Scotland Feast date: Nov 16 On November 16, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland. Her feast day was originally June 10, but was moved to November 16, the day of her death, upon the renewal of the Church’s Lirutgical calendar. Some continue to celebrate her feast … Read moreSt. Margaret of Scotland ​  on November 16, 2025 at 9:04 am

St. Gertrude the Great ​  on November 16, 2025 at 9:04 am

St. Gertrude the Great ​   on November 16, 2025 at 9:04 am

St. Gertrude the Great Feast date: Nov 16 On Nov. 16, the Catholic Church celebrates the memory of a distinguished medieval nun and writer in the Benedictine monastic tradition, Saint Gertrude of Helfta, better known as “St. Gertrude the Great.” One of the most esteemed woman saints of the Christian West, she was a notable … Read moreSt. Gertrude the Great ​  on November 16, 2025 at 9:04 am

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