Archive for May 12, 2021
Italian broker for Vatican’s London property arrested in UK
The arrest, which took place May 11 in London, was requested by an Italian judge. Read more
Pope Francis at the general audience: ‘Prayer works miracles’
The pope expressed delight at holding his first general audience with members of the public for six months. Read more
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Maine Catholic schools to observe Fatima anniversary
Children at Maine’s Catholic schools will participate in a series of Marian devotions on Thursday, to honor the Blessed Mother... Read more
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Pope Francis accepts resignation of Polish bishop after ‘Vos estis’ investigation
Bishop Jan Tyrawa was investigated for negligence in handling clerical abuse cases. Read more
Former Michigan school teacher donates $1.1 million to local Catholic schools
A former Catholic school teacher in Michigan donated $1.1 million to create an endowment for local Catholic schools, the Jackson... Read more
German foreign minister welcomes day of same-sex blessings ahead of papal audience
Heiko Maas backed the blessing ceremonies held in around 80 German cities on May 10. Read more
Uyghur journalist: ‘The Chinese government sees any religion as a threat to its rule’
Gulchehra Hoja spoke at a virtual event hosted by the U.S. embassy to the Holy See. Read more
Vatican abuse trial: Witness testimony gives conflicting view of victim, pre-seminary
The Vatican City State’s criminal court heard testimony from five witnesses. Read more
Five bishops, 220 priests have died from Covid in Mexico
According to a May 11 report from the Catholic Multimedia Center eight women religious, six men religious, and 12 deacons... Read more
Argentine parish where Eucharistic miracles occurred receives relic of Bl Carlo Acutis
On the 29th anniversary of the first Eucharistic miracle that took place in the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires’ Santa María... Read more
Sunday Mass obligation to resume in Connecticut's dioceses
The Latin rite bishops in Connecticut announced Monday that in each of their dioceses the general obligation to assist at... Read more
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Madison bishop prays for pro-abortion Catholic politicians
A second U.S. bishop last week publicly supported the Archbishop of San Francisco’s challenge to Catholic politicians who are pro-abortion. Read more
HHS Secretary: 'There is no law' against 'partial-birth abortion'
The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday said that late-term abortions are done to “protect” women’s health,... Read more
Minnesota Catholic Conference highlights Church's role in public square
As Minnesota’s legislature prepares to finish its legislative session for the year, the state Catholic conference has noted a recent... Read more
