Archive for July 2, 2021
Iowa attorney general releases report on clergy sex abuse
The Iowa Attorney General’s office has released a 30-page report on sexual abuse by members of the clergy, almost exactly... Read more
St Elizabeth Ann Seton shrine exhibit displays rarely-seen relics
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland unveiled Thursday an exhibit of rarely-seen relics and artifacts... Read more
US Supreme Court rules against California's nonprofit donor disclosure rule
The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that California violated the First Amendment by requiring charitable organizations operating in the state... Read more
Lansing diocese deems credible abuse allegations against deceased Catholic Bishop of Fargo
The Diocese of Lansing released a statement this morning announcing that two allegations of sexual abuse levelled against the late... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘There cannot and must not be any opposition between faith and science’
The pope was addressing an international meeting of scientists. Read more
Safeguarding expert to lead Rome’s new anthropology institute
Fr. Hans Zollner S.J. will serve as director of the institute at the Pontifical Gregorian University. Read more
Report: Secretariat of State official paid by Swiss bank for Vatican accounts
Italian media have reported that the bank gave a lay Vatican official a “finder’s fee.” Read more
All-Ireland Primate: Government revealed First Communion delay in ‘grossly disrespectful’ way
Archbishop Eamon Martin said the government’s decision marked a “complete reversal.” Read more
Pope Francis: 2022 World Meeting of Families will include local gatherings
The pope said the meeting would be “a worldwide event that can involve all the families.” Read more
‘Lourdes Nights’ to draw pilgrims to French shrine after pandemic closure
The initiative will be held throughout July and August. Read more
Pope Francis discusses protection of Christians with Iraqi prime minister
The pope and Mustafa Al-Kadhimi discussed the importance of protecting the Christian presence in the Middle East. Read more
Christians' situation in Egypt improves, though many still consider them 'second-class citizens'
While the situation of Christians has improved in Egypt under its current president, many continue to regard the minority as... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: Catholic missionaries such as St Junipero witness to the 'American creed'
The early Catholic missionaries to what became the United States were witnesses to the American belief that all persons have... Read more
Cardinal Dolan emphasizes shared goals in appearance with Mormon leader
Appearing alongside the Catholic Archbishop of New York, an elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this... Read more
Several pro-life laws take effect in South Dakota
Five pro-life laws went into effect in South Dakota on Thursday. Read more
US Justice Department halts federal executions
US Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a moratorium on federal executions while the Department of Justice conducts a review of... Read more
Archbishop Paglia pleads with Catholic critics of Covid vaccines
During a press conference on Friday, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, called Catholics who are... Read more
