Archive for July 22, 2024
Young adults defying secularism trend in Canadian Church
A recent Cardus study says young Catholics are twice as likely as their senior counterparts to attend religious services at... Read more
Thousands expected at annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola
Thousands of pilgrims are expected to participate in the 2024 pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima Aug.... Read more
Quincy, Illinois, Catholic schools implement subsidy program to encourage Mass attendance
The goal of the “Family School Agreement” is to bring families back to the Eucharist and be more active in... Read more
Packed adoration chapel at National Eucharistic Congress overflows with devotion to Jesus
Located across the street from the Indiana Convention Center, the historic church became home base for many attendees. Read more
Vatican secretary of state brings Pope Francis’ message of closeness to Ukraine
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will meet with religious and civil authorities, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Read more
Church leaders praise Pakistan amendment raising legal age for marriage of Christians
Pakistan’s National Assembly unanimously approved the raising of the minimum legal age for marriage to 18 earlier this month. Read more
Federal court rules in favor of Colorado church blocked from running homeless shelter
Town officials had blocked the ministry, saying that housing people on church grounds violated zoning laws. Read more
18 states back Indiana teacher’s religious liberty lawsuit in transgender pronoun dispute
The Republican coalition, co-led by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals... Read more
First ordinations take place in Nicaraguan diocese since exile of Bishop Álvarez
One priest and seven deacons were ordained July 20 by the president of the Nicaraguan Bishops’ Conference in the Matagalpa... Read more
Families with children encouraged by National Eucharistic Congress: ‘The Church is young’
Many parents brought their young children to the historic July 17–21 gathering in Indianapolis. Read more
New Hampshire becomes latest state to restrict sex-change surgeries for minors
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law a bill that limits doctors performance of sex-change surgeries on minors. Read more
