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Pope Francis: 2022 World Meeting of Families will include local gatherings
Vatican City, Jul 2, 2021 / 07:40 am Pope Francis called Friday for local gatherings to be held across the globe at the same time as next year’s World Meeting of Families in Rome. “At past meetings, most families stayed at home,” the pope said in a video message July …
U.S. Olympian takes her Catholic faith to Tokyo games
By CNA Staff Washington D.C., Jul 1, 2021 / 03:00 am U.S. Olympic gymnast Grace McCallum is bringing both her skills and her Catholic faith to the Tokyo games in July. McCallum does not travel anywhere without her rosary and a special cross from her grandmother, the Central Minnesota Catholic …
Pro-life groups challenge Louisville buffer-zone ordinance
by Kate Scanlon Washington D.C., Jun 30, 2021 / 18:00 pm Pro-life groups this week challenged a “buffer zone” ordinance approved by the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky Today reported that the counsel representing the pro-life group Kentucky Right to Life and the Louisville nonprofit Sisters for Life filed a …
Mackenzie Scott donates millions to controversial group outspoken on Catholic issues, religious freedom
by Kevin J. Jones Washington D.C., Jun 30, 2021 / 11:02 am Several million dollars from the Amazon fortune of Jeff Bezos’ former wife Mackenzie Scott have funded a controversial multi-religious advocacy group, Faith in Public Life. Faith in Public Life combines a vision of progressive politics with criticism of …
Pope Francis accepts resignation of 75-year-old Chicago auxiliary bishop
by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jul 1, 2021 / 07:00 am Pope Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of Chicago auxiliary Bishop John R. Manz, who has dedicated his priesthood to advocating for immigrants. Bishop Manz turned 75 in November, the age at which bishops are required to send a …
Biden’s DC parish says it will not deny Communion
by Matt Hadro Washington D.C., Jun 29, 2021 / 13:33 pm President Joe Biden’s regular parish in Washington, D.C. issued a statement on Tuesday that its priests and ministers will not deny Communion to those approaching to receive. “Holy Trinity Catholic Church will not deny the Eucharist to persons presenting …
Pope Francis thanks Benedict XVI on his 70th ordination anniversary
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jun 29, 2021 / 12:00 pm Pope Francis thanked Benedict XVI on Tuesday for his continual prayer for the Church in his retirement, calling the pope emeritus “the contemplative of the Vatican.” Speaking from the window overlooking St. Peter’s Square from the Apostolic Palace on …
Religious freedom advocates express optimism after Fulton decision
by Kate Scanlon Washington D.C., Jun 28, 2021 / 13:30 pm Religious freedom advocates on Monday applauded a recent Supreme Court decision, arguing it heralds a positive outlook for religious freedom cases of Catholic adoption and foster care agencies nationwide. Earlier this month, the high court ruled unanimously in favor …
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 2021
by Pope Francis Vatican City, Jun 29, 2021 / 07:15 am Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, delivered at Mass in the Basilica of St. Peter on June 29, 2021: Two great Apostles of the Gospel and two pillars …
‘Everybody is coming together’: Miami archbishop lauds response to building collapse
Washington D.C., Jun 29, 2021 / 09:01 am The Miami community has rallied to respond to the deadly collapse of a condominium building, the archbishop of Miami told CNA on Monday. “Everybody is coming together and cooperating, in a very difficult time,” Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami told CNA several …
