Archive for August 2, 2024
Catholic bishops around the world demand IOC formal apology for ‘blasphemous’ Olympic opening
Global cardinals and bishops decried the “grotesque” depiction of the Last Supper at the Games’ opening ceremony, calling for repudiation... Read more
Vatican says five Holy Doors will be opened during 2025 Jubilee, including at a prison
The Jubilee of Hope will take place from Dec. 24, 2024 — Christmas Eve — to Jan. 6, 2026, the... Read more
Cardinal Koch shares considerations for next conclave, pope, ecumenism
Cardinal Kurt Koch said in a recent interview that a conclave “is not a political thing, but a prayer” and... Read more
Disabled Texas woman will not be denied food and water — for now — after judge’s order
Margaret “Margo” Naranjo, 28, suffered severe brain damage in a 2020 car accident. Read more
Pope Francis establishes new diocese in Angola, appoints its first bishop
Pope Francis has established a new diocese in Angloa — the Diocese of Ganda — and appointed Bishop Estêvão Binga... Read more
Cardinal Müller rejects ‘financial improprieties’ allegation
Cardinal Gerhard Müller dismissed claims of mishandled funds and improper cash holdings as “cheap tabloid literature.” Read more
Bill to expand child tax credit to $2,000 fails in Senate
The measure would increase the IRS child tax credit from the current amount of $1,600 to $2,000 per child in... Read more
California bishops urge officials to place homeless in mental health, housing programs
“The greatest travesty would be for those whose camps are removed to be then left in this hot climate without... Read more
‘Faith is not a game’: Pro-life association denounces indoctrination at Olympics
In the wake of the July 26 parody of the Last Supper led by a drag queen, an Italian pro-life... Read more
All-boys, scholarship-funded Jesuit Catholic school to open in Cincinnati
With the help of state scholarships and private donors, Xavier Jesuit Academy will open this August, reviving a building that... Read more
British appeals court overturns lower court that forbade lifesaving care to teen
Britain’s Court of Appeal overturned an earlier court ruling that declared Sudiksha Thirumalesh, 19, lacked the mental capacity to make... Read more
Pope Francis acknowledges conference for ‘LGBT Catholics’
Pope Francis this week said he is “united in prayer” with those participating in a conference for Catholics who identify... Read more
Pregnancy center sues California attorney general for ‘attack’ on free exercise of religion
Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Read more
Venezuela election crisis prompts outcry by Church leaders, governments around the world
The Venezuelan government is facing increasing pressure to conduct a transparent recount of its July 28 presidential election. Read more
