Archive for November 17, 2023
Pope Francis tells American priests: ‘Do not leave the Lord of the tabernacle alone’
The presence of Jesus in every tabernacle points us to how we can serve our suffering brothers and sisters who... Read more
Pope Francis reportedly denies his trip to Argentina would depend on election results
A story published Nov. 14 by Infobae states that the Holy Father supposedly said: “My visit to Argentina does not... Read more
Pope meets with priests, families to confront poverty, social marginalization
Pope Francis met with priests of Rome’s 17th prefecture in the Parish of Santa Maria Madre dell’Ospitalità in Villa Verde... Read more
‘Anti-Christian hate crimes’ in Europe up 44% in past year, watchdog group says
The spike in anti-Christian incidents is “connected to a rise in extremist motivation and a higher acceptance of the targeting... Read more
Chinese bishop reflects on his experience at the Synod on Synodality
Bishop Antonio Yao Shun of Jining recently said he was “cheered” to meet Catholics from around the world. Read more
What’s next in the Vatican’s trial of Cardinal Becciu
After almost two and a half years, the Vatican’s “trial of the century,” in which the disgraced Cardinal Angelo Becciu... Read more
Nicaraguan human rights advocate asks British Parliament to help release Bishop Álvarez
Former Nicaraguan presidential candidate Félix Maradiaga recently visited the British Parliament and asked for support in freeing Nicaragua’s political prisoners. Read more
Vatican signs deal with Volkswagen for an all-electric car fleet
The Vatican announced this week that it was partnering with the auto manufacturer Volkswagen as part of its broader initiative... Read more
Explainer: Why can’t a Catholic join the Freemasons?
The Vatican recently reaffirmed that active membership in Freemasonry by Catholics is not permissible. Read more
Annual collection for retired religious to fill a dire need
Only 6% of religious communities have the funds to care for their elderly, said John Knutsen, the director of the... Read more
Ukrainian Greek Catholics observe 400th anniversary of St. Josaphat Kuncewycz’s martyrdom
The 17th-century saint is called the “Apostle of Unity” because of his efforts to heal the divide between the churches... Read more
Altar vandalized, sacred vessels stolen from Sacred Heart Basilica in France
During the night of Nov. 14–15, unidentified persons destroyed the altar and stole sacred vessels from the Sacred Heart Basilica... Read more
Indi Gregory dies: What went wrong, and what happens next?
Catholics in the U.K. say the country’s medical and legal authorities need to place a greater emphasis on parental voices... Read more
Archbishop justifies LGBT flags on coffins in Mexican cathedral
Archbishop Gustavo Rodríguez Vega justified the draping of LGBT flags on the coffins of a gay activist and his partner... Read more
Target doesn’t shy away from controversy with sale of ‘Pride Nutcracker’
“Bring uplifting flair to your holiday decor with this Pride Nutcracker Figurine from Wondershop™,” a description of the product says. Read more
Here’s what ‘border bishops’ think about the migrant crisis
While these bishops expressed different views about what exactly should be done, all said that the current U.S. immigration system... Read more
