Archive for July 11, 2020
St. Paul, a miracle, and the first Christian community on the Italian peninsula
The imprisonment of St. Paul in Rome, and his eventual martyrdom, are well-known. But days before the apostle set foot... Read more
Why some Catholic churches in England are struggling to resume public Masses
When the government permitted churches in England to resume public Masses July 4, Fr. Rick McGrath faced a difficult dilemma. Read more
Pope Francis advances cause of teen who died of bone cancer
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has recognized the heroic virtues of a 14-year-old Italian boy who died in... Read more
Pope Francis recognizes 'Padre Kino,' Arizona's missionary priest
Pope Francis recognized the life of Servant of God Eusebio Kino, S.J., as one of heroic virtue on Saturday. Kino, an... Read more
Mission founded by St. Junípero Serra burns in overnight fire
Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez called the fire at San Gabriel Mission church, founded by St. Junipero Serra, “devastating.” Read more
Florida man lights Catholic Church on fire with parishioners inside
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported July 11 that deputies were called at about 7:30 am to Queen of Peace... Read more
Arrest made in Florida Catholic church burning
A Florida man has been arrested after he reportedly admitted to crashing a minivan into a Catholic Church and then... Read more
Gomez asks for prayers after fire at 'spiritual heart of Los Angeles'
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles has expressed his “terrible sadness” after a fire at a 249-year-old mission church founded... Read more
