Archive for July 11, 2020

Renato Laganà with the relic of the burning column. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

St. Paul, a miracle, and the first Christian community on the Italian peninsula

The imprisonment of St. Paul in Rome, and his eventual martyrdom, are well-known. But days before the apostle set foot... Read more

 The first public Mass since March takes place at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, England, July 5, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

Why some Catholic churches in England are struggling to resume public Masses

When the government permitted churches in England to resume public Masses July 4, Fr. Rick McGrath faced a difficult dilemma.   Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square Oct. 2, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis advances cause of teen who died of bone cancer

The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has recognized the heroic virtues of a 14-year-old Italian boy who died in... Read more

Statue of Eusebio Keno, Phoenix, Arizona. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis recognizes 'Padre Kino,' Arizona's missionary priest

Pope Francis recognized the life of Servant of God Eusebio Kino, S.J., as one of heroic virtue on Saturday. Kino, an... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez visits the scene of the fire at the San Gabriel mission, July 11, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

Mission founded by St. Junípero Serra burns in overnight fire

Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez called the fire at San Gabriel Mission church, founded by St. Junipero Serra, “devastating.”  Read more

Queen of Peace Catholic Church after a fire July 11. ?w=200&h=150

Florida man lights Catholic Church on fire with parishioners inside

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported July 11 that deputies were called at about 7:30 am to Queen of Peace... Read more

Queen of Peace Catholic Church after a fire July 11. ?w=200&h=150

Arrest made in Florida Catholic church burning

A Florida man has been arrested after he reportedly admitted to crashing a minivan into a Catholic Church and then... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez visits the scene of the fire at the San Gabriel mission, July 11, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

Gomez asks for prayers after fire at 'spiritual heart of Los Angeles'

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles has expressed his “terrible sadness” after a fire at a 249-year-old mission church founded... Read more