Archive for July 27, 2023

Pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Diocese of Tapachula, and Diocese of San Cristóbal de las Casas in the Basilica of Guadalupe in May 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Ana Paula Morales

Mexican bishops submit ‘Indigenous liturgical adaptations’ to the Vatican for approval

The liturgical adaptations approved by the CEM include incensing, a “senior layperson” role, and ritual dance. Read more

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, speaks to reporters in the Senate Subway of the U.S. Capitol Building on July 19, 2023, in Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Tuberville on Pentagon abortion blockade: ‘They’re going to listen’

Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama told CNA he isn’t going to back down in his vow to hold up military... Read more

Bishop Georg Bätzing watches ZdK president Irme Stetter-Karp speak at the "Synodal Way" assembly in Frankfurt, Germany, Sept 8. 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican and German bishops discuss theological questions from Synodal Way

According to a joint statement from the Vatican and the German bishops’ conference, the meeting took place in a “positive... Read more

The Medjugorje Youth Festival, in its 34th edition, is being held July 26–30, 2023, at the site of alleged Marian apparitions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis to Medjugorje Youth Festival: ‘God has a plan’

The youth festival, in its 34th edition, is being held July 26–30 at the site of alleged Marian apparitions in... Read more

World Youth Day 2023 headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal.?w=200&h=150

By Clara Raimundo

As WYD in Lisbon is set to begin, volunteers express excitement and ‘immense joy’

Volunteers working tirelessly at World Youth Day headquarters in Lisbon are getting ready to welcome participants from across the world. Read more

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By Peter Pinedo

California federal judge blocks Biden’s ‘asylum ban’

Referred to by some as a “transit ban,” the policy, which took effect May 11, automatically denied asylum to migrants... Read more

Father Ignacio Bello was surprised to receive a handwritten letter from the pope himself inviting him and his group of World Youth Day pilgrims to the Holy Father’s Vatican residence on the morning of July 25, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

World Youth Day pilgrims from Mexico surprised by private visit with Pope Francis

Father Ignacio Bello received a handwritten letter from the pope himself inviting him and his group of pilgrims to the... Read more

An indigenous dancer performs for Pope Francis on July 29, 2022, in Iqaluit in northernmost Canada.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

One year after papal visit and apology, Canada’s bishops reflect on Indigenous outreach

“During those days with Pope Francis in Canada, we recognized in him the Lord’s mercy, which he offered to us,”... Read more