Archive for June 5, 2024
Why is June the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
Jesus appeared to Sister Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673 and began revealing ways to venerate his Sacred Heart. Read more
Chile’s bishops push back against president’s abortion and euthanasia advocacy
In the president’s June 1 address to the opening session of congress, he announced that at the end of the... Read more
Pope Francis to write reflection on Sacred Heart of Jesus devotion
The pontiff asked for prayers as he prepares to publish the document in September. Read more
Vatican clears New Zealand Cardinal John Dew of abuse allegations
The allegation of historical sexual abuse had been raised against Dew around the time he retired as archbishop of Wellington... Read more
At general audience, Pope Francis explains the correct use of Christian freedom
Speaking in St. Peter’s Square during his weekly public audience, the pope gave the second lesson in a series of... Read more
UPDATE: Theologians hold closed-door meeting in Rome on guidance document for October synod
The June 4–13 closed-door gathering of experts in theology, ecclesiology, and canon law is being held at the Jesuit general... Read more
Democrat-led Senate panel scrutinizes pro-life laws ahead of election
The June 4 Health, Education, and Labor Committee hearing invited four pro-abortion witnesses and two pro-life witnesses. Read more
Pope Francis to take 8-week break in liturgical schedule this summer
The 87-year-old pope does not have any public Masses on his schedule for eight weeks in July and August, according... Read more
Colorado discriminated against Catholic preschools, judge finds
A federal court ruled Tuesday that the state’s decision to exclude Catholic preschools was unconstitutional. Read more
Indian Christians see Hindu nationalist party’s failure to win majority as vote against Modi
“The big story of this election is that arrogant Prime Minister Modi has been cut to size by the people’s... Read more
Pro-family leaders in Mexico react to Sheinbaum’s election
Various pro-life, pro-family, and Catholic leaders in Mexico have reacted with concern to the election of Claudia Sheinbaum as president... Read more
Senate rejects ‘Trojan horse’ Right to Contraception Act
The legislation failed to reach the 60 votes it needed to move forward, in a 51 to 39 vote. Most... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops’ migration committee slams Biden’s border security order
The head of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration denounced President Joe Biden’s latest executive action... Read more
