Archive for August 11, 2020
In August, watch this meteor shower named for a saint
Star-gazing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when Catholics think of St. Lawrence, the early Christian... Read more
Deceased Massachusetts bishop accused of sexual abuse had roots in New York archdiocese
Archbishop-designate Mitchell Rozanski, who will take over the Archdiocese of St. Louis this month, oversaw an investigation into the late... Read more
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI’s 'illness is subsiding'
Benedict XVI’s personal secretary Archbishop Georg Gänswein has said that the pope emeritus’ illness is “subsiding.” Read more
Franciscans of Assisi report 18 coronavirus cases
While Assisi was largely sheltered from a major coronavirus outbreak during Italy’s lockdown, ten Franciscan friars and eight novices at... Read more
HK diocese promotes 'national identity', security law in Catholic schools
The Diocese of Hong Kong has told Catholic schools told to promote the provisions of the new National Security Law to students,... Read more
Back to Mass: South Dakota diocese lifts Sunday dispensation
From this weekend, Catholics in the Diocese of Sioux Falls who are not in high-risk categories for contracting coronavirus will... Read more
Excommunicated priest rejects Pope Francis, misconduct allegations
A Sacramento priest excommunicated last week says he stands by his claim that Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is the true... Read more
Earthquake hits North Carolina during Mass reading about earthquake
As North Carolina experienced a moderate earthquake Sunday, local pastors encourage Catholics to relinquish control to God. Read more
Biden picks Kamala Harris as VP candidate
Former vice president Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for president, has selected Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) to be... Read more
Filipino Catholic college defends stance against homosexual acts
The college maintains that in alignment with Catholic teaching, no sexual orientation is prohibited, but certain sexual acts are. Read more
Bishops of Wichita, Denver call Catholics to turn to Mary in 'time of crisis'
Two bishops have called for rosary crusades in their respective dioceses in the month of August, asking Catholics to pray... Read more
