Archive for June 24, 2021
Kidnappers free Catholic priest and four others in Mali
Gunmen released Fr. Léon Douyon 72 hours after seizing him. Read more
Adoration is like radiotherapy for our sinfulness, says Vatican’s new liturgy chief
Archbishop Arthur Roche said he was optimistic about people returning to Mass after the pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis encourages us to continue on ‘Synodal Way,’ says German bishops’ leader after audience
Bishop Bätzing said he “made it clear that the rumors that the Church in Germany wants to go its own... Read more
European Parliament backs ‘extreme’ abortion report despite protests
The report describes abortion as “essential healthcare” and seeks to redefine conscientious objection as a “denial of medical care.” Read more
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Police investigate after two Catholic churches burn on British Columbia tribal lands
Two Catholic churches in the same region of British Columbia burned down in suspicious circumstances early Monday morning. Read more
Coalition of state attorneys general ask Congress to restore Hyde Amendment
A coalition of 22 state attorneys general asked Congress this week to restore a prohibition on federal funding of abortions,... Read more
Catholic columnist: ‘Brave new world’ of embryo experimentation could sharpen Communion debate
Recent developments regarding experimentation on human embryos could force a larger conflict between Catholic Democratic politicians and U.S. bishops on... Read more
Cardinal Cupich to conduct visit of Vatican dicastery on behalf of Pope Francis
The inspection will begin in a few days. Read more
Beirut’s St. Joseph church, badly damaged in port explosion, to reopen
The church has been restored with funds from Aid to the Church in Need. Read more
Philippine Catholic Church leaders honor departed former president
Catholic Church leaders in the Philippines honored the country’s former president, Benigno Aquino III, who died on Thursday, June, 24,... Read more
Jesuit priest responds to statement of pro-abortion Catholic members of Congress
A Jesuit priest and radio host on Thursday critiqued a recent statement by Catholic House Democrats, who had asked not... Read more
After ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy is dismissed, USCCB urges acceptance of migrants
The U.S. bishops’ conference on Thursday emphasized the need to welcome immigrants after the Supreme Court resolved a challenge to... Read more
Catholic charity: Ethiopians in agony as water crisis deepens
Residents of various parts of Ethiopia are trekking for miles and spending days in long queues to get water far... Read more
Irish parish removes LGBT ‘Pride’ flag after archdiocese intervenes
A Catholic parish in Ireland has reluctantly taken down a rainbow LGBT “Pride” flag that was erected last week outside... Read more
LGBT activist dances and strips in atrium of Catholic cathedral
An LGBT activist danced and stripped to scanty underwear in the atrium in front of the cathedral in the town... Read more
Gibraltar abortion referendum: Voters back bill legalizing abortion
The people of Gibraltar voted in a referendum Thursday to approve a bill legalizing abortion. Read more
Church in Venezuela can facilitate talks between government and opposition, says cardinal
Cardinal Baltazar Porras, archbishop of Mérida and apostolic administrator of Caracas, said that the Church in Venezuela can help facilitate... Read more
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Lubbock’s Catholic cathedral finds $250k missing, FBI finds embezzlement suspect in Colombia
A man who allegedly stole more than $250,000 from Lubbock’s Christ the King Cathedral has been located in Colombia, and... Read more
15-year Courage staffer says apostolate 'helped me to become the man I am today'
A 25-year member of the Courage International apostolate says the ministry formed him into the man he is today. Read more
