The Human Cost: Archbishop Iskandar on the Crisis in Lebanon
Juana Perez '26 Following a joint strike by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28, 2026, which resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the region has spiraled into violence. In the subsequent days, Hezbollah launched retaliatory strikes against Israel, prompting massive Israeli counter-strikes across southern Lebanon and Beirut. Melkite Greek Catholic Archbishop Georges Iskandar of Tyre lamented that the ultimate victims of this w
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From the Cathedral to the Precinct: Cardinal Dolan’s New Mission
Elizabeth Chabanov '28 In a historic ceremony at One Police Plaza on Wednesday, March 4th, Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Reverend A.R. Bernard were sworn in as the new NYPD Co-Chief Chaplains. The two stepped into leadership roles following the passing of longtime Chief Chaplain Rabbi Alvin Kass, who served the department for nearly 60 years. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch presided over the installation, describing the two faith leaders as “Tzadiks”—a Hebrew term for people o
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Diocese of Brooklyn Announces Closures of Seven Catholic Academies
Mallory O'Neill '29 Due to financial challenges and decreased enrollment, the Diocese of Brooklyn has announced that seven Catholic academies will close this June at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The schools affected are Sacred Heart in Cambria Heights, Our Lady of Trust in Canarsie, Saint Bartholomew in Elmhurst, Saint Nicholas of Tolentine in Jamaica, Incarnation in Queens Village, Saint Thomas the Apostle in Woodhaven, and Saint Elizabeth in Ozone Park. This decisi
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