In Guatemala, bishops decry dismissal of anti-graft prosecutor (Vatican News)
The prosecutor, Juan Francisco Sandoval, has fled the country, and US officials have criticized his dismissal.
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The prosecutor, Juan Francisco Sandoval, has fled the country, and US officials have criticized his dismissal.
Read MoreSince 2014, over 10,000 people have been killed in the War in Donbass. 1.4 million Ukrainians have been internally displaced, and 925,000 have left the country.
Read MorePanelists at the discussion, hosted by the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University, included Archbishop Christophe Pierre (the apostolic nuncio), Bishop Kevin Rhoades (who will oversee the drafting of the documen…
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Jul 29, 2021 | Anti-Christian persecution, Church in Africa, lead, News, Nigeria |
At least 3,462 Christians, including ten priests or pastors, were murdered in Nigeria in the first 200 days of 2021.
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Jul 29, 2021 | Abortion, Archbishop Jose Gomez, Bishop Kevin Rhoades, Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Church in the US, Eucharist, Initiative on Catholic Social Life and Public Thought, John Carr, lead, News, President Joe Biden, USCCB |
After advocating for different outcomes on the vote to draft a teaching document on the Eucharist at last month’s spring assembly, Bishop Kevin Rhoades and Cardinal Joseph Tobin emphasized Tuesday the importance of dialogue with the whole American Church, not just the episcopacy, in formulating the document.
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Jul 29, 2021 | Church in Europe, COVID-19, lead, News, Papal travel, Pope Francis, Slovakia |
Catholics and non-believers alike are waiting for Pope Francis’ September 12-15 visit to Slovakia.
Read More“We are in a season of transition, watching the collapse of the world as we have known it,” Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam preached during a homily. “In a society enslaved by the tyranny of ‘relevance,’ the truth of the…
Read MoreThe religious institute “has applied for permission to use [a] mansion built in 1903,” according to the report. “If approved, the property would house seven to 10 priests and change the single-family home into a group home. There has …
Read MoreIn the first six months of 2021, there were 923 assisted-suicide deaths in the Canadian province, according to the report.
Read MorePosted by bcadmin | Jul 29, 2021 | Crucifixion, Featured, News, Saints, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, suffering |
“I no longer have a life of my own.” These words spoken by St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross pierced me deeply as I searched for quotes by her on suffering. This is the very thing I am wrestling with as I battle to submit to God’s will in my own life. I have accepted […]
Posted by bcadmin | Jul 29, 2021 | Faith & Spirituality, Featured, Luis Martinez, News, silence, Sophia Excerpts |
One of the most admirable characteristics found in the life of Jesus Christ, our Master and our Model, is silence. All the mysteries of His mortal life and the ineffable mystery of His eucharistic life have this mark: the divine seal of silence. Holy Church tells us that Jesus came to this world in the […]
“It’s times like these when God is going to call great saints to come forth, and beyond any doubt, you were called to be one,” says Brother Angelo in the new vocations video for the Knights of the Holy Eucharist. The Eucharistic-centered community helps establish Eucharistic adoration in parishes, gives talks to schools and churches, […]
Posted by bcadmin | Jul 29, 2021 | 2021, Columns, Grindr app, JD Flynn and Ed Condon, Msgr. Jeffrey Burrill, News, priests using gay dating apps, Restoring episcopal credibility, Stephen P. White's "What’s Done in Darkness Will Come to Light", The Pillar Catholic website, USCCB |
Stephen P. White: Episcopal credibility requires a level of accountability and transparency which may be painful, even humiliating, at times.
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Read MoreExtensive location-based hookup or dating app usage is evident within the walls of Vatican City, in restricted areas of St….
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The Vatican reported a deficit of €66.3 million ($78.29 million) for 2020, in balance sheets made public on Saturday, July…
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It seems, therefore, at this stage in my life (I’m 65 this year) that the journey is increasingly one that…
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One line from the USCCB’s statement on Msgr. Jeffrey Burrill’s resignation has bothered me: they state he is resigning “in…
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Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington has reportedly withdrawn permission for a solemn pontifical Mass that was to be offered August…
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Read MoreIn the household of Bethany the Lord Jesus experienced the family spirit and friendship of Martha, Mary and Lazarus, and for this reason the Gospel of John states that he loved them. Martha generously offered him hospitality, Mary listened attentively …
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