Archive for June 25, 2021
Catholic bishops lament European Parliament abortion vote
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki said the vote signaled that the EU was embracing “a culture of death and exclusion.” Read more
Italy’s ‘anti-homophobia’ law: Vatican request sparks Church-state debate
From the prime minister to a famous rapper, Italians are weighing in on the Vatican’s diplomatic intervention. Read more
Vatican ‘foreign minister’ doubts speaking out on Hong Kong ‘would make any difference whatever’
Archbishop Paul Gallagher said: “Obviously Hong Kong is the object of concern for us.” Read more
Vatican takes action against two more retired Polish Catholic bishops
The measures concerned Bishop Stefan Regmunt and Bishop Stanisław Napierała. Read more
Vatican asks for donations to Peter’s Pence ahead of annual collection
In 2020, Catholics gave $52.7 million to Peter's Pence -- down 18% from 2019. Read more
Saskatchewan bishops call for justice after new discovery of unmarked graves at former residential school
Bishops of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan acknowledged the need for “repentance” and justice, after a new discovery of hundreds... Read more
Pope Francis to Lutheran leaders: Jesus feels pain at our divisions
The pope met with representatives of the Lutheran World Federation. Read more
Vatican ‘deeply concerned’ about the potential collapse of Lebanon
Archbishop Paul Gallagher said the pope could visit the country at “the beginning of next year.” Read more
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Miami archbishop prays for victims of condominium building collapse
The archbishop of Miami on Thursday prayed for victims of a condominium building collapse in Surfside, Florida. Read more
Pro-life leader: Report decrying ‘religious extremist funders’ should spur Catholics to defend life
The report claimed to identify more than 50 “anti-gender actors operating in Europe.” Read more
Archbishop Cordileone rebukes legislators' take on Communion debate
On June 23, 2021, First Things published Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s paragraph-by-paragraph response to “Statement of Principles,” a document developed by... Read more
New Manila prelate vows to be a ‘listening shepherd’ to his flock
Cardinal Jose Advincula, the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Manila, vowed to be “a listening shepherd” as he starts... Read more
US Catholics have favorable view of Pope Francis, according to national survey
According to a recent online survey released by the Pew Research Center on June 25, Pope Francis’ popularity remains "fairly... Read more
What the bishop of El Paso told the vice president on immigration
The bishop of El Paso said the Church must work with the administration on issues that overlap, after attending an... Read more
How the Biden administration’s expansion of Title IX could end up hurting women
The Biden administration’s expansion of Title IX protections could end up hurting women’s sports and contradicting the purpose of the... Read more
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‘No more violence!’ cries bishop after crime wave in Mexican border town
In the midst of the crime wave hitting Reynosa, Mexico, the bishop of Matamoros has cried out “no more violence”... Read more
Church in Venezuela calls for a day of prayer and fasting for the liberation of the country
In commemorating the June 24 centennial of the Battle of Carabobo, the Venezuelan bishops’ conference highlighted on their website a... Read more
