Category: Military

Archbishop: Despite cause’s setback, Capodanno’s example is ‘uplifting for the whole Church’

by bcadmin | Sep 7, 2022 | Americas, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, Catholic news, Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Fr. Vincent Capodanno, Military, Military chaplains, News, News Briefs | 0 |

Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA praised Servant of God Vincent Capodanno at a memorial Mass marking the 55th anniversary of the death of the heroic chaplain Sept. 6, 2022. / Courtesy of Archdiocese …

Vatican Swiss Guards up efforts to draw new recruits

by bcadmin | Sep 2, 2022 | lead, Military, News, Pope Francis, Swiss Guard, Vatican | 0 |

The world’s smallest army, which in recent years has faced difficulty in filling all its slots for new recruits, has created a new media relations position in a bid to yield better publicity and attract fresh members.

Myanmar archbishop urges respect for human dignity after military attacks

by bcadmin | Jul 19, 2022 | Catholic News Service, Church in Asia, Military, Myanmar, News, Violence | 0 |

Archbishop Marco Tin Win of Mandalay has called for human dignity and property to be respected following attacks on civilians in several villages by Myanmar’s military junta.

Life Lessons from a Navy Seal

by bcadmin | Jul 13, 2022 | Asceticism, Featured, Masculinity, Military, Navy Seal, News, podcast, sacrifice | 0 |

Today Sam and John are joined by an incredible Catholic man and former Navy Seal Officer, Sam Blair. We get to learn from Sam about how living a life of dedication and service can provide purpose, uniformity with God’s will, and an opportunity to understand the depths of greatness. We go into learning from our failures and difficulties, as well as the importance of sacrifice and having a heart for our families and others.

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Cardinal Parolin launches Catholic app for military personnel

by bcadmin | May 17, 2022 | App, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Catholic News Service, Cellphones, Military, Military chaplains, News, Vatican | 0 |

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, encouraged men and women in the military to download a new app designed to connect them to the Catholic faith and provide the consolation of prayer in times of war and uncertainty.

Archbishop urges Italian military, police to ignore former nuncio

by bcadmin | Feb 1, 2022 | Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, Catholic News Service, Church in Europe, COVID restrictions, COVID-19 pandemic, Italian bishops, Italy, Military, News, Police | 0 |

The head of Italy’s military ordinariate urged members of the armed forces and police to ignore a call from Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò to disobey orders to enforce measures aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19.

Aid to Church in Need calls for prayers for Myanmar on coup anniversary

by bcadmin | Jan 29, 2022 | Aid to the Church in Need, Catholic bishops, Catholic News Service, Church in Asia, Internally Displaced Persons, Military, Myanmar, News | 0 |

The papal foundation Aid to the Church in Need has called for prayers Feb. 1, to show solidarity with the people of Myanmar on the first anniversary of the military coup.

Armenian-American leaders urge Biden to not give military aid to Azerbaijan

by bcadmin | Jan 20, 2022 | Anti-Christian persecution, Armenia, azerbaijan, Biden Administration, Church in Europe, lead, Military, News, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Turkey | 0 |

Armenian leaders in the U.S. are calling on the U.S. government to cease its military aid to Azerbaijan as the harassment and persecution of Christians in Armenia and Artsakh continues to occur on a “daily basis.”

Veterans Day Mass returns to Sarasota National Cemetery after virtual 2020 celebration

by bcadmin | Nov 11, 2021 | Bishop Frank Dewane, Church in the US, lead, Military, News, Veteran's Day, Veterans | 0 |

After going virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bishop Frank Dewane of Venice returns to the Sarasota National Cemetery today for the 12th annual Veterans Day Mass to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve the U.S.

Myanmar military arrests seven Caritas workers

by bcadmin | Oct 20, 2021 | Caritas, Catholic News Service, Church in Asia, Military, Myanmar, News | 0 |

Myanmar’s military has arrested seven workers from the Catholic Church’s social arm who were on a mission to provide aid for internally displaced persons in conflict-stricken Kayah state.

Why a ‘peace pope’ could get behind a Europe preparing for war

by bcadmin | Sep 23, 2021 | Aukus, European union, France, Germany, lead, Military, News, News Analysis, President Emmanuel Macron, President Joe Biden | 0 |

If there is a moment for Europe to get its act together, the foundation of any common political project almost certainly would have to lie in some form of Christian humanism, even if no one in 21st century western Europe would dare say so out loud.

Biden administration halts border projects funded with military money

by bcadmin | May 3, 2021 | Biden, Border wall construction, Mexico, Military, News, Southern border, Trump, U.S. & World News, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, USCCB | 0 |

The Biden administration announced April 30 it would stop paying for construction projects along the southern border between Mexico and the U.S., which were being funded with money originally designated for the military.