Archive for June 18, 2021
Ireland’s religious education teachers concerned by bullying of practicing Catholic students
The teachers’ concerns are highlighted in an upcoming study. Read more
Myanmar military arrest Catholic priest amid crackdown
Fr. Michael Aung Ling was accused of providing food to a civil resistance group. Read more
Thief returns relics of Polish Catholic saint who inspired Pope John Paul II
The perpetrator apologized for stealing the relics of St. Albert Chmielowski. Read more
Gibraltar to hold referendum vote to legalize abortion
The referendum will take place on June 24. Read more
Paris archbishop: Notre-Dame Cathedral repairs a symbol of Christian renewal
“This cathedral is also the symbol of the restoration of this Church founded 2,000 years ago by Christ himself,” said... Read more
Freshman congresswoman appointed as Pro-Life Caucus co-chair
The new co-chair of the House Pro-Life Caucus says that her top priority is fighting taxpayer funding of abortion and... Read more
Berlin Catholic archdiocese releases previously unpublished section of abuse report
Part C of the report presents the personnel files of 61 accused clerics. Read more
Human rights activist to China: Don’t wait till 2025 to lift all birth restrictions
For decades, China has enforced draconian population policies. Read more
Speaker Pelosi won’t answer if unborn child is a human being at 15 weeks
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday would not say if an unborn child at 15 weeks was a human... Read more
USCCB approves drafting of Eucharist document, other action items
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops this week voted to move forward on several action items, including a draft of... Read more
Bishops plan response to Native American Catholics who 'want their voice heard'
Native American ministry was an action item for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Thursday, as the relevant subcommittee... Read more
US parishes must better serve hidden migrant communities, bishops hear
Many parishes in the United States are unaware of the immigrant, refugee, and itinerant communities within their boundaries, the chair... Read more
Pope Francis may continue to make changes in the Roman Curia
As the completion of curia reform approaches, Pope Francis would be moving towards some changes. The pope's next moves might... Read more
Pro-abortion Catholic Democrats: Don’t deny us the Eucharist
Dozens of Catholic members of Congress issued a statement on Friday claiming that denial of Holy Communion to pro-abortion politicians... Read more
Religious sisters in Illinois recovering after car crash
Three Catholic religious sisters are on the mend following a multi-car crash in Springfield, Illinois that prompted an outpouring of... Read more
Continue pressing for immigration reform, US bishops told
The Church must continue to push for immigration reform and to address the root causes that make people migrate to... Read more
Bishop announces launch of new catechetical institute
In a presentation to fellow U.S. bishops on Friday, Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport unveiled a proposal for a new... Read more
$50 million anonymous gift supports students at Los Angeles Catholic schools
An anonymous donor has given more than $50 million to the Catholic Education Foundation of Los Angeles for financial support... Read more
Biden doesn't expect not to be admitted to Holy Communion
On Friday, US President Joe Biden was asked about a "resolution" of the U.S. bishops to deny him and other... Read more
'Eucharistic Revival' to begin in 2022: 'We want to start a fire, not a program'
The bishops of the United States discussed on Friday a program of “Eucharistic Revival” which will aim to foster deeper... Read more
Cincinnati archdiocese celebrates 200 years, looks forward
On June 19, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrated its bicentennial with a Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving offered by Archbishop Dennis... Read more
