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Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Heaven is not a secure vault protected from outsiders but a “hidden treasure” that is reached by cultivating virtues, Pope Francis said. Before praying the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul June 29, the pope reflected on Jesus giving St. Peter, the first pope, the […]
Global
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Donations to the annual Peter’s Pence collection, which supports the work of the Roman Curia and funds the charitable activity of the pope, went up in 2023, with increased donations from dioceses, foundations, private donors and religious orders, the Vatican said. Peter’s Pence allocated 13 million euros ($14 million) to support 236 […]
Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis prayed in thanksgiving for the release of two Ukrainian Catholic priests who were held in Russian captivity for more than 19 months, calling on Christians to pray for the release of all prisoners of war. “I give thanks to God for the freeing of the two Greek Catholic priests,” he […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said he truly hopes to celebrate the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea in Turkey in 2025. “It is my hope that the commemoration of this highly significant event will inspire all believers in Christ the Lord to testify together to their faith and their desire for […]
National
By Daniel Payne
The Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund has exceeded $100 million in awards given since the project was founded five years ago, the fraternal organization said in a press release this week. The fund “has crossed a significant milestone” in surpassing the six-figure mark, the organization said in the release. The charity, founded in 2019, is […]
National
By Peter Pinedo
After mistakenly leaking the decision before releasing the final ruling, the Supreme Court ruled June 27 that Idaho hospitals must perform abortions in certain emergencies. The 6-3 decision, issued in Moyle v. United States, means that Idaho hospitals are compelled to perform abortions, despite it being illegal in the state. The decision hinged on the […]
National
By Diego López Marina
The Safe Haven Baby Box organization is celebrating saving a baby who was safely dropped off the week of June 17 at a fire station in Kentucky. With the rescue of this baby, the U.S.-based pro-life organization counts a total of 50 newborns saved since the first safe haven box was installed in 2015. This […]
Local
By Nora Miller
There’s a camp for just about every topic this summer whether you are looking to foster future actors, or hone competitive sports skills, or help a budding chef in the kitchen. Arts/Theater Camps Spotlight on the Arts Summer Camps Spotlight on the Arts Summer Camps, a Catholic training center for theater and art, is hosting […]
Parishes
By Anna Harvey
It’s no secret that Americans’ political anxiety is at an all-time high. A May report from the American Psychiatric Association found that 73 percent of American adults are experiencing anxiety over the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election. Three diocesan priests are hoping to decrease that anxiety through Catholic social doctrine and discussion. Father Michael T. […]
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