Archive for July 24, 2023
The Lebanese saint who unites Christians and Muslims
St. Charbel Makhlouf is known in Lebanon for the miraculous healings of those who visit his tomb to seek his... Read more
UPDATED: Which U.S. dioceses have declared bankruptcy? Here’s a map
More than two dozen U.S. dioceses, including two in U.S. overseas territories, have entered into bankruptcy proceedings, the vast majority... Read more
Priest: Cuban government threatening religious who express opinion on country’s situation
Father Alberto Reyes recently stated that members of the Church who denounce the injustices that occur in the country get... Read more
WYD2023: Pilgrims cycle to Lisbon; pope to receive bicycles upon arrival
Two pilgrimage groups are already cycling their way to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Read more
Pope meets with head of World Health Organization
Pope Francis met with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization, Monday morning. Read more
Retired priest in Diocese of Richmond accused of sex abuse against a minor
Father Walter Lewis was immediately removed ministry, the diocese said. Read more
Baltimore archbishop issues guidelines for Catholic LGBT ministries
Parish LGBT ministries must welcome people with true discipleship, Archbishop William Lori says in new guidance on ministry to LGBT... Read more
Jesuit superior blames ‘Vatican norms’ for blocking harsher penalties for Rupnik
Famed mosaic artist Father Marko Rupnik remains a priest and could be put into ministry by a sympathetic bishop. Read more
After latest Oklahoma execution, Archbishop Coakley calls for death penalty abolition
Convicted murderer Jemaine Cannon, 51, was executed by lethal injection on Thursday morning at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. Read more
Thousands march in Honduras against gender ideology in schools
The parents’ movement “For our children” organized the march and on Facebook invited citizens to demonstrate “against gender ideology.” Read more
Enough signatures collected for pro-life constitutional amendment process in Colombia
The goal is to amend Article 11 of the country’s Magna Carta, which currently states that “the right to life... Read more
Here’s how many American pilgrims are headed to World Youth Day in Lisbon
Pope Francis will be joining the pilgrims at World Youth Day Aug. 1–6, which has the theme “Mary arose and... Read more
African National Eucharistic Congress ‘sparking hope’ for revival
Among the many pilgrims to this year’s Congress was a 25-person delegation from the Diocese of St. Thomas in the... Read more
