Archive for July 13, 2023
Arrest made in murder of Kentucky teacher on Catholic University of America campus
On July 5, 25-year-old Maxwell Emerson was shot and killed on the university’s Washington, D.C., campus. Read more
Walking in the footsteps of St. Kateri Tekakwitha at historic shrine
The Saint Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine and Historic Site in New York honors the life of St. Kateri and the... Read more
Vatican: Seal of confession not violated in ‘Vatican girl’ investigation
Investigators are reportedly looking into the possible involvement of the uncle of the missing “Vatican girl.” Read more
Loyola University offers course in ‘transgender’ health care, including treatment of children
The two-week course purports to “teach students the evidence-based treatment of LGBTQ+ patients in medicine.” Read more
U.S. bishops call for release of Nicaraguan Bishop Álvarez
Following failed negotiations to free Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos, the U.S. bishops called for the imprisoned prelate’s release. Read more
Complex Catholic hospital mergers pose ethics challenge for U.S. bishops
The U.S. bishops’ conference has asked its Committee on Doctrine to address issues such as transgender surgeries and hormone treatments. Read more
Lawmakers grill FBI chief on anti-Catholic memo
The internal memo, dated Jan. 23 and leaked to the press on Feb. 8, outlines a Richmond FBI’s investigation of... Read more
Why does producer Eduardo Verástegui consider ‘Sound of Freedom’ success a miracle?
“Sound of Freedom” ranked first at the box office on its opening day in U.S. theaters on July 4. Read more
FDA approves first nonprescription oral contraceptive ‘Opill’
Opill will be available to all ages, available at retail drug stores, without the consultation or guidance of a doctor. Read more
Bill to designate child trafficking a ‘serious felony’ stalls in California
Under state law, “serious” felonies may warrant life in prison or the death penalty. Read more
Clerical sex abuses crisis: Spanish priests hit with sanctions
The Diocese of Mallorca in Spain has sentenced one priest to three years of not celebrating Mass other than in... Read more
House passes amendments ending military spending on abortion travel, transgender surgeries
The House and Senate must reconcile their versions of the military spending package. Read more
