Archive for June 6, 2019
Bishop Paprocki bars pro-abortion Illinois lawmakers from Holy Communion
The Bishop of Springfield, Illinois, has decreed that state legislative leaders may not be admitted to Holy Communion within his... Read more
Prosecution falters during Cardinal Pell appeal hearing
The lead prosecutor arguing to sustain the conviction of Cardinal George Pell struggled Thursday in presenting the Crown’s case. Read more
Pope Francis names delegate to oversee pilgrims at Lourdes shrine
Pope Francis has appointed a special delegate to oversee the pastoral care of pilgrims and other management at the Marian... Read more
New Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia: Let us be filled with hope
Bishop Borys Gudziak was enthroned Tuesday as Archbishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia, which heralded the arrival of the... Read more
Remembering D-Day imposes 'homage of respect', 'duty to prevent conflicts'
Marking Thursday's 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings during World War II, bishops from across the world said the operations... Read more
McConnell: State pro-life bills could 'pick away' at Roe v. Wade
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said June 6 that the U.S. Senate might soon have an opportunity to vote “on... Read more
Cuban archdiocese opens home for the elderly
The Archdiocese of Camagüey inaugurated the Archbishop Adolfo Home for the Elderly to serve the city's seniors last month. Read more
Catholic veteran who took part in D-Day buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Sgt. Carl Mann, Sr. died March 30 at the age of 96, almost a month after his son, Fr. Gordon... Read more
Biden faces Democratic criticism over support for Hyde Amendment
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is facing opposition within the Democratic Party after voicing his support for the Hyde... Read more
'Absolutely nuts' to grill judicial nominees over KofC membership, Sasse says
In his opening question for Peter J. Phipps, a judicial nominee for the United States Third Circuit court, Senator Ben... Read more
Analysis: Bp. Bransfield, the USCCB, and the Holy Spirit
The U.S. bishops arrive in Baltimore next week for their second plenary meeting in the year of serious crisis that... Read more
Arson suspected in fire at Florida cathedral
The co-cathedral of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee was damaged by fire Wednesday, with several of the chairs in the sanctuary... Read more
