Archive for June 19, 2023
Pope Francis publishes apostolic letter on Blaise Pascal
Pope Francis published an apostolic letter on Monday praising the 17th-century mathematician Blaise Pascal as “a tireless seeker of truth.” Read more
John Kerry meets Pope Francis at the Vatican for a fourth time
Pope Francis met with U.S. President Joe Biden’s climate envoy John Kerry at the Vatican on Monday. Read more
Nigerian bishop describes persecution and killings of Catholics: ‘It has become a daily occurrence’
“If we keep quiet a generation will be wiped out, the population will be wiped out,” Makurdi Bishop Wilfred Anagbe... Read more
Pope Francis names Cardinal Ghirlanda to succeed Cardinal Burke as Order of Malta patron
The Vatican announced June 19 that the 80-year-old Jesuit cardinal will take on the role as the “Cardinalis Patronus.” Read more
Company announces ‘baby bonus’ for employees expecting or adopting a child
The CEO of PublicSq recently discussed the new decision to support families who work for the company. Read more
Pope calls National Eucharistic Congress ‘a significant moment in the life of the Church’
In an address to U.S. bishops at the Vatican, Pope Francis blessed a large monstrance that will be used during... Read more
Missionary priest abducted in Nigeria’s Jos Archdiocese; security guard killed
Father Marcellus Nwaohuocha, a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, was kidnapped June 17. Read more
Thousands march in prayer procession protesting Dodgers honoring anti-Catholic drag group
As protestors gathered to pray outside of Dodger Stadium, inside the stadium the Dodgers honored the “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.” Read more
First reported synthetic human embryo sparks ethical concerns, creates questions
Cambridge University researchers developed the world’s first synthetic human embryo models using stem cells but without using an egg or... Read more
German Synodal Council challenged ahead of key Berlin meeting
A prelate in the Diocese of Regensburg said the concept of synodality underlying the Synodal Way isn’t in line with... Read more
