Israeli police on Thursday, April 11, detained five women at a Jerusalem holy site for performing religious rituals that ultra-Orthodox Jews say are reserved for men. The detentions came just a day after...
The Vatican said Monday that Pope Francis supports the Holy See's crackdown on the largest umbrella group of U.S. nuns, dimming hopes that a Jesuit pope whose emphasis on the poor mirrored the nuns' own...
New Orleans native, the Rev. Edwin Gros, S.J., replaced the Rev. Donald Hawkins, S.J. as the pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Gros succeeded Hawkins, who served as the parish pastor for six years. "I...
As the end of the academic year and graduation approaches, the Loyola community will honor its students with the university's most prestigious Ignatian award. The three Ignatian awards are given to one...
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - For the first time in the event's 183-year history, a woman led a prayer Saturday, April 6, at the semiannual gathering of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jean A....
Seniors will take a day-trip to the wilderness to reminisce on their experiences at Loyola and to reflect on their spiritual journeys. This May's graduating class will venture to Tickfaw State Park, located...
Students will be recognized for their efforts in leadership and service during the upcoming Magis Student Leadership Awards. On Tuesday, April 30, the Office of Student Affairs will host its 31st Annual...
JERUSALEM (AP) - Observant Jews in Israel craving a smoke during the weeklong Passover holiday that started at sundown Monday, March 25, can now enjoy a rabbi-approved puff. It's the first time cigarettes...
The Jesuit Center is introducing the Ignatian Staff Fellows program, an opportunity for staff to participate in a yearlong workshop dedicated to Ignatian values. The staff will participate in readings,...
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - A new Gaza law mandating separate classrooms for boys and girls from age nine is another worrisome sign that the territory's Islamic militant Hamas rulers are gradually imposing...
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis marked Christianity's most joyous day with a passionate plea for world peace, celebrating his first Easter Sunday as pontiff in the enthusiastic company of more than 250,000...
For all the excitement Pope Francis has brought to the world stage, he has kept a low profile until his recent election. According to Daniella Zsupan-Jerome, assistant professor of liturgy, catechesis...
