Archive for July 3, 2024

Statue of St. Peter in front of St. Peter's Basilica.?w=200&h=150

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Why are there no papal audiences during July?

The Vatican usually suspends such audiences on only two occasions: during the month of July and the week when the... Read more

The Incredulity of St. Thomas by Caravaggio.?w=200&h=150

By Theresa Doyle-Nelson

St. Thomas the Apostle: more than just a doubter

A closer look at Scripture reveals that there’s a lot more to the story of the apostle who went on... Read more

Mosaics by alleged abuser Father Marko Rupnik are displayed at the shrine in Lourdes, France.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Lourdes bishop wants to tear down Rupnik mosaics — but not yet

The Lourdes bishop’s announcement comes less than two weeks after he met with Pope Francis in a private audience at... Read more

Pope Francis leads the Synod on Synodality delegates in prayer on Oct. 25, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican to publish Instrumentum Laboris for October’s Synod on Synodality meeting

The Instrumentum Laboris, or “working tool” for the upcoming 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, will be... Read more

British media executive Sir Nicholas Coleridge, journalist Fraser Nelson, classical pianist Dame Mitsuko Uchida, author Tom Holland, and human rights advocate Bianca Jagger in a July 2, 2024, letter in the London newspaper The Times called upon the Holy See to preserve what they describe as the “magnificent” cultural artifact of the Catholic Church’s Traditional Latin Mass.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

British lords, celebrities call on Vatican to preserve ‘treasure’ of Latin Mass

In a Tuesday letter, a wide cross-section of English cultural fixtures openly implored the Vatican to refrain from restricting the... Read more

An Israeli army convoy leaves the Gaza Strip as seen from a position on the Israeli side of the border on July 3, 2024 in southern Israel.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Israeli embassy criticizes Holy Land Catholic leaders for statement on ‘just war’

In a statement June 30, the Justice and Peace Commission of the Holy Land suggested Israel’s behavior in Gaza goes... Read more

“The disbelief of Thomas has been more beneficial to our faith than the faith of all the disciples,” St. Gregory the Great said.?w=200&h=150

By Abel Camasca

How Doubting Thomas strengthens the faith of Christians, according to three great saints

While a lack of faith, according to three great saints, Thomas’ doubt actually had the benefit of confirming Christians in... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Baltimore voters to weigh ‘baby bonus’ of $1,000 to new parents

Voters in Baltimore will decide this fall whether to approve a $1,000 bonus that parents would receive upon the birth... Read more

Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, speaks on the Senate floor in favor of his pro-life amendment.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Pinedo

Sen. Lankford calls on Republicans to not back down from pro-life stance

Here are the latest developments related to pro-life issues across the country. Read more

U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Judge blocks Biden administration’s inclusion of ‘gender identity’ in Title IX regulations

U.S. District Court Judge John Broomes issued a ruling that blocks enforcement of the regulation in every school and college... Read more

U.S. Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Pro-life activist Paul Vaughn avoids jail time after FACE Act conviction

Pro-life activist Paul Vaughn has been sentenced to three years of supervised release — but did not receive prison time... Read more

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Archbishop José H. Gomez held a press conference on Dec. 16, 2024, to present Father Juan Gutierrez, who experienced a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Los Angeles priest experienced miracle that paved way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

The custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at the site of the manger inside the Nativity Grotto on Nov. 30, 2024, during the first vespers of the first Sunday of Advent.

Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message

A police officer stands guard in front of Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.

UPDATE: At least 3 killed in Wisconsin in shooting at Christian school

A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters

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Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor

Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’

The cover image for the podcast “A Christmas Carol: An Audio Advent Calendar,” produced by The Merry Beggars.

‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem

The beauty and power of the O Antiphons

Pope Francis presides over Mass on Gaudete Sunday on the island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica

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