Archive for May 31, 2023

Pope Francis at his general audience in St Peter’s Square on May 31, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis praises Matteo Ricci for proclaiming the Gospel in China

The pope dedicated his entire catechesis to sharing the life of Venerable Matteo Ricci, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary in China. Read more

Thousands of people gathered in Times Square for a eucharistic procession in New York City on May 27, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

PHOTOS: Thousands gather in Times Square for eucharistic procession in New York City

Photojournalist Jeffrey Bruno captured scenes of what may have been the largest eucharistic procession ever to make its way through... Read more

Pope Francis at his general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 17, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June

In a new video released by the Vatican, the pope asks how humans have the capacity to be so cruel... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican supports Catholic research to improve families and marriages

Pope Francis has backed a project aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary research at Catholic universities in the sphere of family, marriage,... Read more

Havana, Cuba.?w=200&h=150

By Eduardo Berdejo

Cuban priest: 64 years is enough to prove the Cuban revolution didn’t work

The priest pointed out that during these decades what has happened in Cuba is a precariousness of life and an... Read more

Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity in Arlington, Texas.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Fort Worth Diocese: Vatican says bishop has authority over Carmelite monastery amid investigation

A May 31 diocesan statement said the Vatican appointed the bishop as “the pope’s representative in this matter.” Read more

Dodger Stadium with downtown Los Angeles in the background.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Pinedo

Dodgers pitcher denounces team’s decision to honor anti-Catholic group: ‘God cannot be mocked’

A Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher became the latest MLB player to publicly condemn the Dodgers’ decision to honor an anti-Catholic... Read more