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U.S. bishops call for change after Highland Park shooting
by Maisy Sullivan Washington D.C., Jul 7, 2022 / 17:00 pm Following the July 4 shooting near Chicago, the U.S. bishops’ conference called for a continued push for change and noted its support for strengthened gun laws. “Over the holiday, yet another community experienced the devastation of a mass shooting, …
When is the right time to seek out Catholic marriage counseling?
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jul 7, 2022 / 06:03 am “Do we need marriage counseling?” If you are asking the question, there’s a good chance that you would benefit from at least a few conversations with a Catholic counselor, says Dr. Greg Popcak, a Catholic and certified psychotherapist. “The …
Four Catholic churches in Wisconsin vandalized with pro-abortion graffiti
by Joe Bukuras Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 6, 2022 / 19:00 pm Four Catholic churches in Wisconsin’s Chippewa county were vandalized in the past week. The churches are Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Notre Dame Catholic Church, and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls, and St. Peter the Apostle …
New bishop named for U.S. Syro-Malabar eparchy
by CNA Staff Denver Newsroom, Jul 5, 2022 / 11:00 am On Sunday Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Chicago, and appointed his auxiliary, Bishop Joy Alappatt, as his successor. The resignation of Bishop Jacob Angadiath, 76, was …
Hong Kong missionary head reportedly warned Chinese repression could worsen
by Jonah McKeown Denver Newsroom, Jul 5, 2022 / 16:00 pm A Catholic priest overseeing missionaries serving in Hong Kong reportedly told the missionaries that they should prepare for a much more difficult future, as the Chinese government tightens control over the exercise of religion in Hong Kong. Archbishop Javier …
St. Maria Goretti: Remembering one of the youngest Catholic saints
by Maisy Sullivan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 5, 2022 / 15:00 pm Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast day of one of the youngest saints on July 6: St. Maria Goretti. At just 11 years old, she died a martyr after being fatally stabbed. Today, the Church recognizes her example of …
Pope Francis announces appointment of women to committee selecting new bishops
by CNA Staff Vatican City, Jul 6, 2022 / 05:59 am Pope Francis has said he would announce the appointment of two women to the Vatican committee that elects bishops. In comments to Reuters published Wednesday, the pope said “two women will be appointed for the first time in the …
Pope Francis condemns ‘senseless shooting,’ calls for end of violence after July Fourth parade attack
by CNA Staff Vatican City, Jul 5, 2022 / 06:53 am Pope Francis has expressed shock and sadness over the mass shooting that led to the death of at least six and wounded some 30 others at a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland on Monday. In a …
Local 22-year-old man in custody in July Fourth parade shooting in Illinois
by CNA Staff Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 4, 2022 / 17:55 pm Robert E. Crimo III, a 22-year-old from Highland Park, was apprehended late Monday in connection with a mass shooting during the Chicago suburb’s Fourth of July parade, authorities said. Crimo had been identified earlier in the day as …
NY AG asks Google to remove pregnancy centers from ‘abortion’ search results
by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 1, 2022 / 12:58 pm New York’s attorney general office sent Google a letter Tuesday requesting that the company remove pro-life pregnancy centers from search results for abortion services. “A search through Google Maps seeking ‘abortion’ and a location will provide a local …