U.S. bishops: Justices’ rulings on same-sex marriage are ‘tragic day for marriage in our country’ WASHINGTON—The federal Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, defining marriage as between one man and one woman, is unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause, the Supreme Court ruled June 26 in a 5-4 opinion. In …
Many tongues, one prayer
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Emily Booker
An annual multilingual rosary unites the faithful to pray for migrants and refugees By Emily Booker It was an evening of sacred prayer, inspiring song, and joyful celebration as faithful Catholics, representing dozens of cultures and backgrounds, gathered to pray for migrants and refugees at the fourth annual multilingual rosary. The Diocese of Knoxville’s Office of Hispanic Ministry hosted the rosary event at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville on Oct. 3, preceding the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Oct. 5. The annual World Day of Migrants and Refugees emphasizes the positive contributions and inherent hope of migrants and refugees. Before he passed away, Pope Francis chose “Migrants, Missionaries of Hope” as this year’s theme. The Diocese of Knoxville multilingual rosary celebrates the diverse backgrounds of the diocese and offers prayers for those uprooted from their homes. “This is a rosary that... Read more →