Archive for June 27, 2024
St. Louis parish appeals continue as Vatican upholds latest merger
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy has upheld a decision by Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski to close a parish as part... Read more
Paraguayan bishops speak out at OAS General Assembly amid threats to life and family
The central theme of this year's general assembly is: “Integration and Security for the Sustainable Development of the Region.” Read more
Vatican rules supposed apparitions of Virgin Mary near Rome ‘not supernatural’
The Vatican confirmed the legal validity of an Italian bishop’s decree that the supposed apparitions in Trevignano Romano are “not... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court rules Idaho hospitals must perform abortions
The decision hinged on the court’s interpretation of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). Read more
Democrats pledge millions to fight pro-life laws in GOP-leaning states
Democrats have also launched a “Red State Fund” to advocate against existing pro-life laws. Read more
Pope Francis on Prayer for Creation Day: Caring for the environment is an ‘act of love’
The Holy Spirit “guides us and calls us to conversion,” Francis said, “to a change in lifestyle in order to ... Read more
Besieged Massachusetts pro-life pregnancy centers rally at state capitol
Clinic leaders and women who have been helped by pro-life pregnancy centers testified to the variety of ways these resources... Read more
Pope Francis emphasizes model of St. Juan Diego for Church in Latin America
Pope Francis received on June 27 at the Vatican the members and advisers of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. Read more
Pope Francis to priests: May the chapel be the most visited room in your houses
During an audience with Pope Francis on June 27, the priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Dehonians) received devotional... Read more
Knights of Columbus announce charity fund has surpassed $100 million in grants
The fund “has crossed a significant milestone” in surpassing the six-figure mark, the organization said in a press release this... Read more
Court fines Belgian cardinal, archbishop for denying woman admission to diaconate
The two prelates will have to pay 1,500 euro (about $1,605) each, the court ordered. Read more
Montana judge strikes down law defining ‘sex’ as ‘male and female’
The law defines “male” as a “a member of the human species” who has XY chromosomes. It defines “female” as... Read more
