Archive for June 8, 2018

Photo courtesy of the Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Millions travel to basilica shrine for Uganda Martyrs' Day

They came by plane, by bus, and even on foot: pilgrims traveled thousands of miles to Uganda's Catholic shrine for... Read more

Opening Mass for the synod of bishops on the family Oct. 8, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Washington, Rockville Centre dioceses get new auxiliary bishops

The Vatican Friday announced that Pope Francis has appointed two new auxiliary bishops for the United States, one of whom... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the Peoples of the Amazon in Puerto Maldonado on January 19, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pan-Amazonian synod doc leaves door open to married priests proposal

A preparatory document for next year's Pan-Amazonian synod was released Friday, indicating that key themes for the meeting will be... Read more

The Cathedral of St. Ambrose in Linares, Chile. ?w=200&h=150

Chilean diocese opens investigation of priest accused of sexual abuse

The Diocese of Linares confirmed Wednesday the receipt of a complaint of alleged sexual abuse by Fr.  Germán Cáceres Fuentes.  Read more

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Government officials destroy Way of the Cross in China's Henan province

The sanctuary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in China's Henan province is a popular pilgrimage site for many Catholics,... Read more

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German bishops react to Vatican decision on Communion for Protestants

Several German bishops have reacted with surprise, consternation and criticism to the Vatican’s rejection of a proposal to allow Protestants married... Read more

People pray before the tomb of Servant of God Julia Greeley following Mass on June 7, 2018. Photo by Anya Semenoff/Denver Catholic.?w=200&h=150

By Perry West

Denver celebrates Mass on 100th anniversary of Julia Greeley's death

The Archdiocese of Denver hosted a special Mass on Thursday in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the death of... Read more