Louisiana Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2022 Slaying of Priest, Parish Worker
Antonio Tyson was convicted of killing Father Otis Young and Ruth Prats in a double homicide in Covington, Louisiana.
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Vatican-Ordered Probe of Baton Rouge Bishop Yields Extensive Interviews, Witnesses Say
Rome ordered the ‘Vos Estis’ probe after a parishioner alleged Bishop Michael Duca delayed removing a pastor who made sexual advances on him and spoke of prior sexual misconduct involving minors.
First African Bishop Ordained to Lead U.S. Diocese in Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana
The diocese reported that more than 2,000 laypeople, clergy, and religious from around the world attended Bishop Engurait’s episcopal ordination.
Louisiana and Texas Courts Don’t Get the Ten Commandments
COMMENTARY: Displaying the Decalogue in schools signals that education means developing skills and respect for enduring moral truths.
‘Our Saints and Relics Helped Protect Us’: Tornado Wreaks Havoc On Louisiana Parish
St. Peter’s church houses numerous relics, including those of Blessed Carlos Acutis, St. Peter, St. Paul, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Acutis is set to be canonized at the end of this month.
First Nitrogen Gas Execution in Louisiana Takes Place Amid Catholic Opposition
Catholic criticism centered on both the death penalty itself and the mode of execution.
Sneauxmageddon: How the South Turned a Snowstorm Into a Celebration
From cloistered nuns building snowmen to airboats on snowy streets, Gulf Coast residents are showing the world how to embrace joy in God’s unexpected gifts.
Louisiana to Defend Its Ten Commandments Law in Appeals Court
COMMENTARY: As representatives for the Bayou State prepare for oral argument, they know the Constitution is on their side.
Why Catholic Families Pray to This Little Girl From Louisiana for Miracles
Charlene Richard’s cause for beatification moves along, touching lives along the way.
Louisiana Priest Sentenced to Life in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Rape of Teenage Boy
The sex abuse crimes are alleged to have occurred between Jan. 1, 1975, and Dec. 31, 1976.
