Archive for July 15, 2021
Who is the nun who will be beatified with Cardinal Wyszynski, Poland’s ‘Primate of the Millennium’?
Mother Elżbieta Róża Czacka is little known outside of Poland. Read more
Vatican’s financial watchdog highlights ‘increasing trend’ in reports to Promoter of Justice
The agency said the Vatican compared favorably to other jurisdictions. Read more
Southern African bishops call for an end to violence and looting
At least 72 people have died amid rioting. Read more
Vatican economy council meets in person to discuss investment policy
The pandemic has increased the pressure on the Vatican’s already tight budget. Read more
'I believe in the Resurrection': Nigerian bishop keeps hope amid rampant violence
As some warn that anti-Christian violence in Nigeria is reaching the level of genocide, the bishop of the Diocese of... Read more
Blessed Carlo Acutis: Permanent reopening of tomb postponed
Visitors can still pray at the closed tomb in Assisi, Italy. Read more
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Polish Catholics arrive in Rome after 17-day cycling pilgrimage
The group raised funds for a hospice. Read more
Senate passes legislation restricting imports from Uyghur forced labor
A bipartisan bill to prohibit goods made by enslaved Uyghurs from entering the United States passed the Senate on Wednesday,... Read more
Appropriations bill advances without Hyde Amendment
The House Appropriations Committee on Thursday advanced a funding bill for fiscal year 2022 without including the usual prohibitions on... Read more
Seminarian jailed amid Cuba protests
Rafael Cruz Dévora, a seminarian, was arrested on Monday after participating in protests of Cuba’s communist government. Read more
N Irish bishop criticizes UK plan to end inquests, prosecutions related to the Troubles
The British government has announced a plan to halt all prosecutions related to the 20th century religious-fueled conflicts in Northern... Read more
Knights of Columbus disappointed by advancement of funding bill without Hyde Amendment
The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus on Thursday registered his sorrow at the advancement by the appropriations committee... Read more
Pope Francis upset by Germany floods
The pope sent a telegram of condolence Thursday to the German president, following flooding in the country’s west that has... Read more
