Archive for June 23, 2021
Five Quotes to Bring you Closer to Saint John the Baptist
June 24th is the solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Here are five quotes to help you... Read more
Polish Catholic archbishop urges European Parliament to reject abortion report
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki made the appeal on the eve of a crucial vote. Read more
Catholic priest among five people kidnapped in Mali
Fr. Léon Douyon was abducted by gunmen on June 21. Read more
Why was Spider-Man at Pope Francis’ general audience?
The man who met the pope dressed as a superhero has a remarkable story of his own. Read more
Pope Francis warns against preachers who sow division online
The pope said that these “new preachers” can be recognized by their “rigidity.” Read more
New documentary warns about danger of the abortion pill
A new documentary series warns about the dangers of chemical abortions, as the Biden Administration has recently removed restrictions on... Read more
Christian legal group denounces ‘targeted smear campaign’
ADF International was responding to a European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights report. Read more
Bill proposing to legalize assisted suicide in Scotland draws criticism
The content of the bill is expected to be discussed later this year. Read more
Catholic missionary priest: ‘This is the hour of confession of faith’ for Church in Myanmar
Burmese protesters are facing a “nightmare of repression and violence,” the priest said. Read more
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Chileans to pray ‘Rosary of Hope’ for drafting of new Constitution
Beginning Wednesday, June 23, Catholics in Chile will pray a rosary every week for the Holy Spirit to guide the... Read more
Leading US bishops praise Biden's global vaccine pledge
Leading U.S. bishops on Wednesday praised President Joe Biden for pledging 500 million COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries, and urged... Read more
Priest ordained in Spanish diocese after almost 11 years without vocations
On June 20, Bishop César Franco of the Diocese of Segovia, Spain, ordained Álvaro Marín Molinera to the priesthood -... Read more
Portland archbishop welcomes ‘Eucharistic Revival,’ emphasizes worthy reception of Communion
Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon last week praised a new “Eucharistic Revival” initiative of the U.S.bishops that aims to... Read more
Louisiana governor vetoes women’s sports bill
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have prohibited student athletes from competing in... Read more
Why a bishop in Taiwan resigned only six months after installation
The Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Tainan in Taiwan resigned six months after his ordination and installation on Jan.... Read more
USCCB Pro-Life Secretariat: Congress must prevent taxpayer-funded abortion
The House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected an opportunity to vote on a prohibition of taxpayer-funded abortion. Read more
Bishop Paprocki: Regarding Communion debate “There should be no unity with iniquity”
In a statement published on June 23, 2021, Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois lambasted recent... Read more
