Archive for June 29, 2021
The little-known woman behind the great papal hymn ‘What Fairer Light?’
Written in the fifth century and translated into English by Anglican convert Fr. Ronald Knox, this celestial hymn is sung... Read more
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Catholic Church in Poland reports 100s of new abuse allegations
The claims relate to abuse reportedly committed by 292 clergy between 1958 and 2020. Read more
Call for public inquiry in Ireland as couple settle abortion case
Peadar Tóibín made the appeal as the defendants admitted liability at the High Court in Dublin. Read more
Pope Francis: Saints Peter and Paul found freedom in Christ
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul saw the largest Mass in St. Peter’s since the pandemic began. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 2021
Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, delivered at Mass... Read more
‘Everybody is coming together’: Miami archbishop lauds response to building collapse
The Miami community has rallied to respond to the deadly collapse of a condominium building, the archbishop of Miami told... Read more
Pope Francis thanks Benedict XVI on his 70th ordination anniversary
Pope Francis called the pope emeritus “the contemplative of the Vatican.” Read more
Activist: China’s ‘killing’ of Hong Kong paper has ‘serious implications’ for religious liberty
Benedict Rogers said Apple Daily’s closure was not simply a blow to press freedom. Read more
US bishops urge Congress to prohibit taxpayer funding of abortions
The U.S. bishops’ conference on Monday called on Congress to restore prohibitions on federal funding of abortion, as the House... Read more
Catholic bishop offers apology ‘from the heart’ as abuse survivors await recognition from order
Bishop Marcus Stock met with members of the Comboni Survivors’ Group. Read more
Indigenous leaders condemn recent vandalism of churches in Canada
Indigenous and Catholic leaders have condemned a recent spate of church vandalism in Canada, along with five Catholic churches having... Read more
Bishop Barron: True dialogue impossible if Catholic Dems won’t protect babies who survive abortion
Bishop Robert Barron called out Catholic Democratic lawmakers and others for claiming dialogue with the US Bishops over abortion and... Read more
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Biden's DC parish says it will not deny Communion
President Joe Biden’s regular parish in Washington, D.C. issued a statement on Tuesday that its priests and ministers will not... Read more
Springfield bishop appoints co-chairs of sex abuse task force
The bishop of Springfield in Massachusetts has announced the appointment of two social workers to lead an independent task force... Read more
Canadian bishops, Indigenous leaders will meet with pope in December
Some Canadian bishops, along with Indigenous leaders, will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican in December 2021, according to... Read more
Massive pro-life demonstrations to be organized in Spain
The Assembly of Associations for Life, Freedom and Dignity, consisting of more than 140 civil society organizations in Spain, met... Read more
‘Gender transition’ regret deserves a voice, says former patient
New York woman Grace Lidinsky-Smith said she regrets going through “gender transition” surgery, in a June 25 essay for Newsweek. Read more
Charter ahead of international summit affirms religious freedom "for Everyone, Everywhere, All the Time"
Ahead of the International Religious Freedom Summit 2021 (IRF Summit), co-chairs Samuel Brownback and Katrina Lantos Swett, along with the... Read more
