Jewish Family Service LA, the city's oldest social service agency, plays a crucial role in ensuring that Holocaust survivors live with dignity, support and a sense of community.
The post Jewish Family Service LA Honors Holocaust Survivors with Yom HaShoah Tribute appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Over the years, whenever I have to entertain a sizable crowd or a birthday party or a graduation celebration, I go with a Mexican fiesta.
The post A Mexican Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Law Of The Metzora
The post Table for Five: Tazria-Metzora appeared first on Jewish Journal.
In his new book, Douglas Murray chronicles the rise in Jew-hatred from enemies who worship death, and explores how the Jewish value of choosing life can save civilization.
The post Israel and the Future of Civilization appeared first on Jewish Journal.
Swiss Guards stand at attention during Easter Sunday liturgical celebrations at the Vatican on April 20, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA
CNA Newsroom, Apr 30, 2025 / 23:18 pm (CNA).
The conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7, as the Church enters the final preparatory phase for choosing its 267th pope.
Follow here for live updates of the latest news and information on the papal transition:
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri celebrates Mass on the fifth day of Novendiales Masses for Pope Francis on April 30, 2025, at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA
Vatican City, Apr 30, 2025 / 18:34 pm (CNA).
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri on Wednesday recalled one of the traditional titles for the pope, the “servant of the servants of God,” and emphasized the papal roles of service and confirming Catholics in the faith.
In several days, Sandri said, the cardinal proto deacon will announce to the Church and the world the “‘gaudium magnum’ (‘great joy’) of having a new pope.”
“It is from the paschal experience of Christ,” he continued, “that the ministry of the successor of Peter finds meaning, called at all times to live out the words just heard in the Gospel: ‘And you, once converted, confirm your brothers.’”
Sandri celebrated Mass for the College of Cardinals and the Papal Chapel (members of the Papal House) in St. Peter’s Basilica for the fifth day of the Novendiales, the nine days of mourning for Pope Francis, which include daily Masses for the repose of his soul.
Sandri is vice dean of the College of Cardinals. At 81 years of age, he is not a cardinal elector and thus will not participate in the conclave beginning May 7, but he is attending pre-conclave meetings with the rest of the cardinals in Rome.
In his homily at Mass, Sandri said: “Today it is the cardinal fathers who are called to participate in the Novendiales, almost a central stage of this ecclesial journey, huddling together in prayer as a collegium and entrusting to the Lord the one whose first collaborators and advisers they have been, or at least have sought to be, in the Roman Curia as well as in dioceses throughout the world.”
One week before the start of the conclave scheduled for May 7, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri presided over the fifth Novemdiales Mass for the repose of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. pic.twitter.com/N43OZwz3UD
— EWTN Vatican (@EWTNVatican) April 30, 2025
According to the Argentinian cardinal, just as Pope Francis exemplified the title of “servant” in many ways during his pontificate, the cardinals, too, are “called to serve, witnessing to the Gospel ‘usque ad effusionem sanguinis’ (‘even to the shedding of blood’), as we swore on the day of the creation of cardinals and is signified by the red we wear, offering ourselves, collegially and as individuals, as the first collaborators of the successor of the blessed Apostle Peter.”
Sandri also pointed out that the next pope will be entrusted with fulfilling Pope Francis’ vision for the rest of the 2025 Jubilee of Hope, which has continued in a modified way during the time of the sede vacante and which points to an upcoming, important anniversary for the life of the Church: the 2,000-year anniversary of Redemption through Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection in 2033.
It’s 2025, and the vibes feel a bit…off.
It’s been nearly five years since the murder of George Floyd and the national and global protests it sparked. Since then, we’ve seen local efforts to stop public schools from teaching about racism in America; withdrawal of federal funding for DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programs; and a broad attitude shift against various progressive causes. How do white Americans, especially white women, stay engaged in the work of racial justice when the headlines have moved on and when ‘woke’ is considered weak? This week, Katelyn and Roxy speak with Latasha Morrison, founder of Be the Bridge, on pursuing justice for the long haul and what gives her hope amid our anti-DEI moment. We also hear from a longtime Be the Bridge participant, Margo Yoder, on why relationships and proximity to real people matter more than social media posting.
GUEST: Latasha Morrison is the founder of Be the Bridge, a nonprofit that promotes racial reconciliation and education, and author of the bestselling book Be the Bridge as well as the 2024 follow-up, Brown Faces, White Spaces: Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing and Restoration.