Archive for July 30, 2021

Cardinal Albert Vanhoye, S.J.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis mourns ‘authoritative biblical scholar’ Cardinal Albert Vanhoye

The French Jesuit was the world’s oldest cardinal at the time of his death. Read more

Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, president of the Polish Catholic bishops’ conference.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Catholic bishops in Poland express solidarity with Polish community after Glasgow church fire

Flames engulfed St. Simon’s, Partick, in Glasgow on July 28. Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

US bishops condemn abortion funding in House-passed spending bill

Leading U.S. bishops on Thursday opposed the House passage of appropriations bills that would fund abortions and exclude conscience protections... Read more

An aerial view of the M7 motorway and N18 national road junction on the outskirts of Limerick, Ireland.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Irish Catholic bishop prays for road users’ protection ahead of August long weekend

More than 70 people have died so far in 2021 on Ireland’s roads. Read more

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By Joe Bukuras

Two weeks after Pope Francis' Traditional Latin Mass restrictions, US bishops continue to respond

Two weeks after Pope Francis issued his motu proprio restricting the use of traditional liturgies, bishops throughout the United States... Read more

Pope Francis waves during his Angelus address at the Vatican July 25, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis thanks South Korea’s bishops for $1M COVID-19 vaccine donation

The pope praised the ‘gesture of Christian charity, which really touched me.’ Read more

Remains of the statues vandalized at Our Lady of Mercy parish in New York City, July17, 2021. Credit: Diocese of Brooklyn.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

Knights of Columbus fundraise to replace vandalized statues at NYC parish

A Knights of Columbus fundraiser for the replacement of vandalized statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Therese of... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Catholic Charities in Texas criticizes state order restricting immigration work

Catholic entities helping migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border responded this week after the Texas governor restricted who could transport migrants... Read more

Blessed Solanus Casey. Photo courtesy of the Capuchin Franciscan Order of St. Joseph in Detroit.?w=200&h=150

By Gretchen Siegel

Thank God ahead of time: What Blessed Solanus Casey teaches about a spirituality of gratitude

Blessed Solanus Casey's childhood was not easy. He contracted diphtheria that permanently damaged his voice. Casey’s family also struggled economically... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

‘Abortion is not health care’: Members of Congress speak out against proposed abortion billing rule

More than 25 Republican senators wrote to the Biden administration this week warning that a proposed rule would allow federal... Read more

The newly elected Abbess and Council of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville, Ala., July 2021. Credit: Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Mother Angelica's monastery elects new abbess, asks for 'continued prayers'

Mother Mary Paschal has been elected the newest abbess of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville, Alabama, filling... Read more