Archive for June 7, 2024
Everything you need to know about devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
This year, the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is on June 7. Read more
Opus Dei updates outreach to young people with new website: ‘Youth’
The new website offers testimonies on social initiatives, podcasts with prayer resources, and infographics on Catholic doctrine. Read more
Catholic group urges European Parliament to address ‘demographic winter,’ protect children
As this weekend’s elections kick off across EU member states, the policy toolkit “invites incoming parliamentarians to prioritize families in... Read more
Vatican official: Hundreds of millions of Christians ‘face high levels of persecution’
“More than 365 million Christians, approximately 1 in 7, face high levels of persecution for their faith,” Archbishop Paul Richard... Read more
UK Catholic bishop urges Catholics to consider end-of-life issues before general election
Bishop Mark Davies of the Shrewsbury Diocese has issued a letter urging Catholics to consider candidates’ positions on euthanasia and... Read more
Bishop exhorts Catholics to ‘build a better Europe’ in EU elections on Sunday
In his exhortation, Bishop Mariano Crociata called on voters to exercise their obligation as citizens “responsibly, choosing candidates and parties.” Read more
Doctors urge U.S. medical groups to ‘immediately stop’ transgender treatments on children
Eighteen health policy and medical organizations have co-signed the “Doctors Protecting Children” declaration, including the Catholic Medical Association. Read more
UPDATE: ‘Beloved, historic’ Chicago parish gets key protection vote from city preservation board
The Society of St. Adalbert said the Chicago Landmark Commission on Thursday “voted unanimously to landmark all four buildings on... Read more
Bishops in Scotland react to new data showing majority of Scots have ‘no religion’
Catholic bishops in Scotland have said that new data indicating that the majority of Scots have no religion comes as... Read more
Dutch bishop: Fiducia Supplicans too much ‘in tune with zeitgeist’
Auxiliary Bishop Rob Mutsaerts of the Netherlands warned: “Peace at the expense of morality and truth” is a “most merciless... Read more
16 men to be ordained to the priesthood in Washington, DC
The ordinands this year include a former ER doctor, several who served in the armed forces, and a former D.C.... Read more
Atlanta archbishop to head National Catholic Educational Association board
Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer of Atlanta was elected chairman of the board of the National Catholic Educational Association for a three-year... Read more
