Archive for June 15, 2023

Archbishop Georg Gänswein?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus,AC Wimmer

Vatican: Gänswein to return to home diocese in July

Pope Francis has asked Archbishop Georg Gänswein to return to Germany “for the time being.” Read more

Father Marko Rupnik, SJ, in an interview with EWTN in 2020.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Rupnik dismissed from Jesuits

Jesuit priest Father Marko Rupnik has been expelled from the Jesuits due to a “stubborn refusal to observe the vow... Read more

Scene from "Sound of Freedom" starring Jim Caviezel, out in theaters on July 4, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Jim Caviezel: ‘Sound of Freedom’ is ‘best film I’ve done since “The Passion of the Christ”’

The actor spoke to CNA about his new film, which tells the true story of a federal agent who has... Read more

Young people from around the world held hands in St. Peter's Square during the #NotAlone human fraternity event June 10, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

UN Security Council discusses Pope Francis and imam’s human fraternity proposal

The secretary-general told the council June 14 to look to the human fraternity declaration signed by the pope and grand... Read more

A mixed-income and affordable housing redevelopment located in Memphis, Tennessee.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

U.S. bishops urge Congress to make housing affordable

The bishops urged Congress to invest in programs to make housing affordable and to ensure faith-based organizations have religious freedom... Read more

During his last full day of hospitalization on June 15, 2023, Pope Francis visits the pediatric oncology ward of Gemelli Hospital, which is next to his own hospital suite.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis to leave hospital on Friday

Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Friday morning, according to the Vatican. Read more

Sculptures at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

Catholic church with ‘God is trans’ exhibit to host ‘Pride Mass’ at NYC gay monument 

The Church of St. Paul the Apostle announced that it is celebrating a Mass outdoors at the Stonewall National Monument... Read more

Crowds exit Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., after the June 14, 2023, "Pride Mass" with "Progress Pride" flags visible in the back of the church.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Pinedo

‘Pride Mass’ takes place in Washington, D.C., despite calls for cardinal to intervene

During the Mass, prayers were offered in solidarity with LGBTQ+ individuals and the LGBTQ+ community while protesters prayed outside. Read more

Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas.?w=200&h=150

By Eduardo Berdejo

Report vindicates Cuba movement’s claim that Castro regime murdered their leader

On June 12, the IACHR published a report on the deaths of two Catholic dissidents who died in 2012 after... Read more

Historic Tower at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Franciscans return to Walter Reed after contract controversy resolved

The friars’ longtime ministry was interrupted when their contract for pastoral services expired on March 31, just before Holy Week. Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the newly elected president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, meets with reporters in Baltimore on Nov. 15, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Lauretta Brown

U.S. bishops discuss forming ‘eucharistic missionaries’, synodality at spring meeting

During the first public session at their meeting in Orlando, Florida, the bishops heard an update on the Eucharistic Revival. Read more

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By Tyler Arnold

GOP defense bill would end abortion, sex-change drugs at VA facilities

House Republicans advanced legislation that would prevent Veterans Affairs facilities from performing abortions in most cases. Read more

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Archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, knocks on the door of Notre-Dame Cathedral during a ceremony to mark the re-opening of the landmark Cathedral, in central Paris, on Dec. 7, 2024.

Notre Dame Cathedral ‘back in the light’ after glorious reopening  

Pope Francis arrives for a consistory at St. Peter's Basilica with visible bruising on his face, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni explained that the Pope suffered a contusion after hitting his chin on a bedside table the previous morning.

Pope Francis: Notre Dame reopening shows ‘sadness and mourning give way to joy’

Pope Francis places the red biretta on Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, archbishop of Naples, during the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 7, 2024.

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto

Both Chile’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate approved a rule in the national budget to prevent the financing of transgender-focused hormone and surgical treatments for minors in the public health network

Battle over gender policies for minors also rages in Chile

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him

A firefighter in Rome pays tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary by laying a wreath of fresh flowers at her statue atop a column near the Spanish Steps at dawn on Dec. 8, 2023.

Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?

Ryan Clarke, Harrison Tinsley, and Adam Vena, who have each faced custody battles over their opposition to transgender ideology, rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court with activist and detransitioner Chloe Cole on Dec. 4, 2024.

Fathers who lost their children to gender ideology: ‘I feel so betrayed’

When asked what Christians can do outside the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa responded: “Pray and support. Support the Christian community as much as they can.”

Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day

Pope Francis meets with the College of Cardinals on July 1, 2024.

What does it mean that almost half of the new cardinals will be from religious orders?

Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory

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