Archive for July 27, 2020
Historic manuscripts get a modern treatment with new Vatican library website
A revamped website for the Vatican Apostolic Library brings modern technology to the study of historic manuscripts. Read more
Cardinal Kasper defends Vatican instruction on parishes
Cardinal Walter Kasper has defended a new Vatican instruction on parishes after it was criticized by several German bishops. Read more
Vatican dicastery launches ‘send a hug’ campaign for elderly isolated by pandemic
The Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life launched a new campaign Monday urging young people to “send a hug”... Read more
Catholics mark centenary of Poland’s consecration to the Sacred Heart
Catholics marked the 100th anniversary Monday of the consecration of Poland to the Sacred Heart. Read more
Cardinal Zen: In Vatican II, Catholics hear ‘real voice of the Holy Spirit’
Cardinal Joseph Zen, the emeritus Bishop of Hong Kong, has made an impassioned defense of the Second Vatican Council, criticizing... Read more
California parish restores vandalized Our Lady of Guadalupe statue
A California parish has restored an outdoor statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, after it was kicked to the ground... Read more
Push for racial justice could be an 'awakening' on abortion, prolife advocates say
Some pro-life advocates say that the recent push for racial equality in the US can be an awakening to the... Read more
‘It’s slightly scary’: How Catholic schools are preparing for class during the pandemic
As Catholic schools prepare to reopen for in-person and remote learning in the fall, teachers and staff are bracing for... Read more
US bishops launch year-long dialogue with young Catholics
Last weekend, a group of 300 Catholics, including 30 bishops and the apostolic nuncio to the United States, kicked off... Read more
Portland archbishop decries violence, calls for peaceful efforts against racism
The archbishop of Portland, Oregon is urging Catholics to learn about and study how to respond to the sin of... Read more
In India, Catholic bishop accused of rape asks Supreme Court to intervene
After several failures to secure dismissal of charges in lower courts, a Catholic bishop whom a nun has accused of... Read more
Federal judge blocks Tennessee abortion ban during litigation
After issuing a temporary injunction against a Tennessee law that would ban abortion in most circumstances, U.S. District Judge William... Read more
Florida Catholic church rebuilding after arson attack
The Catholic community at Queen of Peace Parish in Ocala, Florida is rebuilding after the church was set on fire... Read more
