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JADYC Outrages Over Brutal Assault on Kpassa Catholic Priests in Nkwanta

Kpassa, Ghana — The Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Diocese of Jasikan (JADYC) has issued a strong condemnation following a brutal attack on two Catholic priests in the Nkwanta South district of Ghana. The assault, described as wanton and unjustifiable, escalated concerns about safety and security in the region, particularly for clergy members. The incident, which took place last Thursday as the priests were returning from a funeral, quickly prompted reactions from various …

Murder Verdict Reached for Man in Killing of Cathedral Catholic High School Teacher

San Diego, California – A jury in San Diego, California, reached a verdict in the case of the February 1, 2021, death of a Cathedral Catholic High School teacher who was shot multiple times outside his North Park home. Jesse Milton Alvarez, 33, has been found guilty of first-degree murder with a special-circumstances allegation of lying in wait for the killing of 37-year-old Mario Fierro. Alvarez is facing life in prison without the possibility of …

Pressure Free Throws by Armoni Portis Send De La Salle to Catholic League Semifinals

WARREN, Michigan – The De La Salle boys’ basketball team emerged victorious in a Catholic League playoff game against Toledo St. John’s Jesuit, securing a spot in the league semifinals. Armoni Portis was the star of the game, sinking two critical free throws in the final seconds to break a tie and lead the Pilots to a 50-48 victory. Coach Djon Gjokaj praised Portis’s performance, emphasizing his team’s emphasis on pressure free throws in their …

Death Penalty Controversy: Biden Administration Sentences Two to Death Despite Catholic Doctrine

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – The Biden administration has faced criticism from Catholic leaders and advocates for pursuing death penalty cases, despite the Church’s stance against capital punishment. The administration oversaw at least two high-profile death sentence cases, including the Boston Marathon bomber and the 2018 synagogue shooter. In August 2023, Robert Bowers, the perpetrator of the antisemitic massacre that killed nearly a dozen people, was sentenced to death by a federal jury. Additionally, the Supreme Court …