Archive for June 23, 2025
Vatican secretary for protection of minors: ‘Harming a victim is harming the image of God’
Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera contends that instead of a single reparative action, victims of abuse require “an in-depth process... Read more
Euthanasia facility quietly opens at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver
A government-ordered euthanasia facility on the downtown campus of the Catholic-run St. Paul’s Hospital is now fully operational. Read more
Church leaders react to deadly attack on Mar Elias church in Damascus
In Syria, church leaders condemned Sunday’s terrorist act against worshippers in Damascus that resulted in 22 dead and almost 60... Read more
Ireland reconsecrated to the Sacred Heart on feast of Corpus Christi
Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh urged the people of Ireland to “feel inspired and courageous” by the renewed consecration to... Read more
Turn your Catholic idea into a thriving venture at SENT Summit
The SENT Summit is part of SENT Ventures’ broader vision to foster Catholic entrepreneurship in the secular world — fostering... Read more
‘The Chosen’ cast visits Vatican after filming Crucifixion scenes in Italy
Jonathan Roumie, castmates from “The Chosen,” and director Dallas Jenkins are at the Vatican this week after wrapping up three... Read more
Vatican backs report calling for financial reforms to alleviate global debt crisis
The document was presented at the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences on June 20 as one of the main... Read more
Thousands gather in Cork, Ireland, for 99th consecutive Eucharistic procession
The procession was led by the Butter Exchange Band and Bishop Fintan Gavin, bishop of Cork and Ross, beginning from... Read more
Jubilee of Seminarians, Bishops, and Priests gets underway in Rome
More than 6,000 seminarians, bishops, and priests from five continents are in Rome this week to celebrate their jubilee as... Read more
Justice Department sues Washington state over law forcing priests to break confession seal
The DOJ in a press release announcing the lawsuit filed on June 23 said the Washington law “violates the free... Read more
Gov. Greg Abbott signs law requiring Ten Commandments in all Texas classrooms
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom at the... Read more
Bishop Barron responds to criticism over participation in Religious Liberty Commission
In a social media post on June 22, Bishop Robert Barron responded to claims made in a recent article by... Read more
Health and Human Services investigates Michigan health group for religious discrimination
HHS is investigating a Michigan health care provider for allegedly firing a medical professional who refused to participate in sex... Read more
