Archive for June 19, 2020
Why are Christians leaving Palestinian territories?
A new survey of Palestinian Christians reveals that many not only fear economic hardship and the annexation of their land,... Read more
Benedict XVI celebrates Mass with his ill brother on feast of the Sacred Heart
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will celebrate Mass with his ailing brother on the feast of the Sacred Heart during his... Read more
Pope Francis names Rapid City administrator as bishop of Duluth, Minnesota
Pope Francis Friday appointed Fr. Michel Mulloy as the next bishop of the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota. Read more
On day of prayer for priests, Catholic bishop points to Sacred Heart
The Sacred Heart of Jesus “lights our way and illumines a path in the darkness,” an English bishop said Thursday... Read more
Cardinal Sarah remains head of Vatican liturgy department after 75th birthday
Cardinal Robert Sarah said Wednesday he would continue to serve as prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship beyond his... Read more
Rome’s Irish College will not receive Irish seminarians next academic year
The trustees of the Pontifical Irish College decided last week that the national seminary in Rome will no longer host... Read more
Catholic Diocese of Syracuse to file for bankruptcy amid Child Victims Act suits
The Diocese of Syracuse announced Friday it would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid the financial impact of numerous sexual... Read more
Pope Francis declares Catholic sister killed in Satanic ritual a martyr
Pope Francis declared Friday that an Italian religious sister killed by three teenage girls in a Satanic sacrifice was a... Read more
Ahead of election, political advocacy group says it aims to encourage Catholic turnout
After an Arizona bishop expressed concern about political organizations engaging with local parishes, the leader of one such group said... Read more
US bishops ask Catholics to pray for Brownsville diocese border wall fight
For Religious Freedom Week 2020, the U.S. Catholic bishops are highlighting an unusual case—a Texas chapel that could be demolished... Read more
Analysis: Two years after McCarrick, questions are unanswered
Two years after McCarrick, questions remain: For Church leaders, and for faithful Catholics. Read more
Two years since McCarrick allegations: A CNA timeline
June 20 marks two years since the announcement that credible allegations of sexual abuse had been raised against then-Cardinal Theodore... Read more
