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Georgia buries Patriarch Ilia II as succession stirs fears of Russian influence

Georgia buries Patriarch Ilia II as succession stirs fears of Russian influence

Thousands of Georgians attended the funeral of influential Orthodox Patriarch Ilia II on Sunday, as some expressed fears his successor could strengthen Russian influence over the Caucasus country. Ilia II died on Tuesday aged 93 after nearly half a century at the helm of one of the country's

UPtv Easter 2026: Get Full Schedule of Movies

UPtv will have almost 100 hours of programming for Easter this year. UPtv will be celebrating the season from Palm Sunday (March 29) to Easter Sunday (April 5), with the classic The Ten Commandments, The Greatest Story Ever Told, and more. Plus, Easter Sunday will include the cable premiere of

Pope Leo moves into papal apartments

Pope Leo moves into papal apartments

Ten months after taking office, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday finally moved into his apartments in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, a historic papal residence that his predecessor had eschewed. "This afternoon, Pope Leo XIV will take possession of the apartment in the Apostolic Palace, moving, with his

Young Latinos – and their commitment to social justice – are shaping the future of the Catholic Church

Young Latinos – and their commitment to social justice – are shaping the future of the Catholic Church

On Ash Wednesday, 2026, two Roman Catholic priests and a religious sister entered an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, to celebrate Mass with detainees inside. It might seem like a simple, routine event: a religious service to mark the start of Lent. But the Mass represented a

Polish bishops announce 'independent' probe of child sexual abuse

Polish bishops announce 'independent' probe of child sexual abuse

The Polish Bishops' Conference on Thursday announced plans to establish an "independent" commission to investigate child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. It follows years of planning by Polish bishops, who first began work on establishing the body in 2023. "The commission should be credible, independent,

Construction underway at Resurrection Parish

Construction underway at Resurrection Parish

Anyone driving down 11th Avenue may have noticed the ongoing construction at Resurrection Parish, a Catholic Church just off campus. The construction comes as the church begins preparing for the arrival of a second priest. The renovations started this past August and are expected to be finished in August 2026.

Charlene Schaefer

Charlene Schaefer

January 17, 1961 - February 20, 2026 Charlene Marie (Hysell) Schaefer was born January 17, 1961, and died February 20, 2026. Char was, at her core, a woman who loved deeply and lived her faith with open arms. She met people where they were. She had a way of walking alongside