Archive for July 17, 2024
Anti-death penalty activists celebrate 200th death row exoneree: ‘Undoubtedly optimistic’
Catholic Mobilizing Network said in a press release that California prisoner Larry Roberts had become “the 200th death row exoneration... Read more
Listen to the musicians performing at the National Eucharistic Congress
As part of the celebrations, participants will take part in large-scale Revival Sessions, the capstone of each day of the... Read more
Crusader treasure unveiled: Medieval altar found in Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher
The groundbreaking discovery sheds new light on Crusader history, medieval Christian art, and the enduring significance of one of Christianity’s... Read more
5 things you shouldn’t miss at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress
The congress will have opportunities for attendees to take part in Eucharistic adoration, confession, liturgies, musical performances, and more. Read more
Former Louisiana priest arrested on child pornography charges
Father Anthony Odiong was arrested for possession of child pornography in Florida, with the suspect also accused of multiple other... Read more
California parents sue governor over law banning notification of student gender identity
Nine parents, with the legal aid of the Texas-based nonprofit Liberty Justice Center, on Tuesday filed Chino Valley Unified School... Read more
Syro-Malabar Church in India initiates plan to resolve bitter liturgical feud
“The Holy Qurbana [Mass] should not be the reason for division in the Church,” Father Antony Vadakkekara, Church spokesperson, told... Read more
The faith and witness of a young athlete who died running a half marathon
In a July 14 statement, the Mexico City Sports Institute reported that a man died after fainting near the Angel... Read more
Possible Biden effort to reform Supreme Court, add term limits draws concern from the right
The president disclosed his plans for major reform during a Zoom call with the Congressional Progressive Caucus, according to sources. Read more
GOP vice presidential pick J.D. Vance on why he became Catholic
GOP vice presidential pick J.D. Vance says he “needed grace” and “needed to become a Catholic.” Read more
American Catholic bishops award $10.5 million in grants from special collection money
The grants assist people throughout the world with disaster relief, ministry, pastoral projects, evangelization, and children's programs, among other needs. Read more
