Archive for June 8, 2023
Pope Francis in ‘good general condition’ one day after abdominal surgery
In a surgery lasting three hours on June 7, a team of surgeons operated on a hernia in the pope’s... Read more
Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis confirms sending migrants to Catholic Charities in California
Amid criticism and calls for investigation into “kidnapping,” the Florida Division of Emergency Management said the migrants’ travels were “voluntary.” Read more
Pope Francis is recovering in same hospital room where John Paul II was treated
Pope Francis is recovering from abdominal surgery this week in the same hospital room where St. John Paul II was... Read more
Muslim-led parents’ group protests LGBT curriculum mandate in Maryland school system
Muslim parents protested a Maryland school system’s policy that removes parents’ authority to opt their children out of LGBT coursework. Read more
Congress must act against online child exploitation, U.S. bishops say
“Online child exploitation threatens the safety and well-being of our young people and destroys families and communities,” the bishops said... Read more
Parents of priest in Cuba attacked with machetes in home invasion
The priest posted an update on Facebook on his parents’ health, stating that his mother “only received minor blows” but... Read more
Catholic bishop condemns abortion curriculum in Northern Ireland’s schools
A Catholic bishop in Northern Ireland condemned new regulations in the country that will require schools to discuss abortion access... Read more
Pope Francis stable, receives poster from family of baby he baptized in hospital in March
According a Vatican spokesman, medical staff caring for the pope shared that his “postoperative course is regular.” Read more
Petition in Mexico demands religious freedom, protection of priests and churches
The Mexican platform Actívate (Get Active) delivered 10,400 signatures to the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH). Read more
Fort Worth Diocese releases photos allegedly showing drug use at Carmelite monastery
The diocese on Wednesday released a pair of photographs that purportedly show cannabis and marijuana products inside the monastery. Read more
Father James Jackson pleads guilty in child pornography case
Prosecutors will seek the mandatory minimum of five years in prison when Jackson is sentenced Sept. 11. Read more
