The wonderworking icon of the Mother of God, “Helper in Childbirth”, has been venerated by women in labor since ancient times. In the nineteenth century many Russian families had this icon at home. While pregnant and when in pain during labor, women often turn with sincere prayers to the Queen of Heaven, hoping that the…
Akwa, Nigeria – Dr Echezona Obiagbaosogu, a former Catholic priest of 17 years, has announced his decision to leave the priesthood and embrace African traditional religion. Obiagbaosogu, who is a lecturer in African Traditional Religion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, said his fascination with African spirituality, particularly the art of rainmaking, influenced his…
New York, U.S. – Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Thread, now allows its billions of users to accuse lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, and queer (LGBTQ) people of being “mentally ill.” Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO, recently announced changes to its policies, including the end of its fact-checking program. This has led to…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia is marking Christmas, locally known as Genna or Lidet, today, January 7, 2025. The celebration stands out because it is rooted in the ancient Julian calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar used by most of the world. This tradition is followed by Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, who represent a significant…
Vatican, Rome – Opening the Holy Door of the oldest Marian shrine in the Western world, Cardinal Rolando Makrickas prayed that the world would entrust itself to Mary, “the door to heaven.” “Let us offer our prayer to the Father so that, like Mary, we may be pilgrims of hope who bring Christ into the…
New York, U.S. – Billionaire CEO Elon Musk has mocked his fellow billionaire George Soros who received a Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden. In an X posted on Saturday shortly after the award, the Tesla CEO posted a meme of Biden giving a medal to what looked like Sheev Palpatine, the Sith…
