Archive for July 3, 2023
Pope Francis condemns Quran burning in interview with UAE newspaper
The United Arab Emirates newspaper said it was Pope Francis’ first interview granted to an Arabic news outlet. Read more
Rejected dean: Vatican veto questions synodality
The professor rejected by the Vatican for the role of dean at a seminary in South Tyrol, Italy, has publicly... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for July 2023
“In the Eucharist, it is Christ who offers himself, who gives himself for us,” the pope said. Read more
Inter-American Court of Human Rights demands immediate release of Nicaraguan Bishop Álvarez
In its June 27 ruling the IACHR also required the Nicaraguan government to report on the bishop’s situation by July... Read more
Archdiocese of Baltimore adds 42 accused individuals to child sex abuse list
The additional names come following Maryland Attorney General’s April report on child sexual abuse in the archdiocese dating back to... Read more
Bishop accountability group voices concerns about Archbishop Fernández appointment
In a July 1 statement, BishopAccountability.org called the appointment of the new Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith head... Read more
Study: Abortion restrictions led to 9,800 more births in Texas over nine months
The study was the first of its kind to investigate how abortion laws impact birth rates. Read more
Unrest in France: Religious leaders call for dialogue and calm
The French bishops also have proposed a prayer for the restoration of peace in the country. Read more
After devastating arson, Los Angeles’ famed Mission San Gabriel reopens for worship
“Mission San Gabriel will always be the true spiritual heart of Los Angeles,” Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles said... Read more
Deacon and layman wounded in armed attack in Colombia
A deacon who is set to be ordained a priest next month and a layman were wounded early Sunday morning... Read more
Archbishop Fernández didn’t side with alleged sex abuser, archdiocese says
Pope Francis' choice to head the Vatican's doctrinal office has been criticized for his handling of a clergy sex abuse... Read more
