Archive for July 3, 2024
Why are there no papal audiences during July?
The Vatican usually suspends such audiences on only two occasions: during the month of July and the week when the... Read more
St. Thomas the Apostle: more than just a doubter
A closer look at Scripture reveals that there’s a lot more to the story of the apostle who went on... Read more
Lourdes bishop wants to tear down Rupnik mosaics — but not yet
The Lourdes bishop’s announcement comes less than two weeks after he met with Pope Francis in a private audience at... Read more
Vatican to publish Instrumentum Laboris for October’s Synod on Synodality meeting
The Instrumentum Laboris, or “working tool” for the upcoming 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, will be... Read more
British lords, celebrities call on Vatican to preserve ‘treasure’ of Latin Mass
In a Tuesday letter, a wide cross-section of English cultural fixtures openly implored the Vatican to refrain from restricting the... Read more
Israeli embassy criticizes Holy Land Catholic leaders for statement on ‘just war’
In a statement June 30, the Justice and Peace Commission of the Holy Land suggested Israel’s behavior in Gaza goes... Read more
How Doubting Thomas strengthens the faith of Christians, according to three great saints
While a lack of faith, according to three great saints, Thomas’ doubt actually had the benefit of confirming Christians in... Read more
Baltimore voters to weigh ‘baby bonus’ of $1,000 to new parents
Voters in Baltimore will decide this fall whether to approve a $1,000 bonus that parents would receive upon the birth... Read more
Sen. Lankford calls on Republicans to not back down from pro-life stance
Here are the latest developments related to pro-life issues across the country. Read more
Judge blocks Biden administration’s inclusion of ‘gender identity’ in Title IX regulations
U.S. District Court Judge John Broomes issued a ruling that blocks enforcement of the regulation in every school and college... Read more
Pro-life activist Paul Vaughn avoids jail time after FACE Act conviction
Pro-life activist Paul Vaughn has been sentenced to three years of supervised release — but did not receive prison time... Read more
