Justice and Peace•Persecuted Christians

U.S. Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Chairman on the Status of Bishop Alvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua

“I particularly commend the recent Interamerican Court of Human Rights’ ruling mandating the immediate release of Bishop Alvarez. The consensus from the international community is clear: the continued incarceration of Bishop Alvarez is unjust and must end as soon as posible”, say Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford.

Jul 12, 2023 09:21

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Justice and Peace•Young People

USA: girls on WV track team displaced by male athlete

New developments prompt attorneys with ADF, WV attorney general’s office to seek immediate protection of female athletes at 4th Circuit.

Jul 12, 2023 09:21

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Local Church•Pope Francis•Testimonies

Pope Francis Creates His Confessor a Cardinal: The Priest Who Asked God’s Pardon for Forgiving Too Much

The friar advised the confessors to follow the message of Pope Francis: be merciful, understanding and be willing to listen and understand others.

Jul 11, 2023 02:59

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Justice and Peace

Kansas law informs women, protects babies

ADF attorneys serving as co-counsel with Kansas attorney general’s office urge state court to uphold pro-life, pro-woman law.

Jul 11, 2023 02:57

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Analysis Opinion•Local Church

USA: Churches Better Valued Than President, Congress and Newspapers in Gallup Confidence Index

The worst valued institutions are newspapers, the criminal justice system, television news, large companies. Congress is the least trusted institution.

Jul 10, 2023 15:54

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Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

According to An Expert, Former Cardinal McCarrick Is Not Fit for Trial

McCarrick’s lawyers requested that the case be thrown out, arguing that a psychiatric expert had examined him and concluded that he has dementia, probably Alzheimer’s disease.

Jul 10, 2023 15:47

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Art and Culture

New archaeological finds at the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem reveal what the ancient gateway looked like

The Catholic Influencers Festival will be a moment to celebrate together, share testimonies and experiences, pray, and sing.

Jul 10, 2023 04:44

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Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Tensions rise after burning of Qur’an in Sweden

Lahore-based Islamist group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi has threatened to carry out suicide bombings against Pakistan’s churches in retaliation for the Qur’an burning by an Iraqi atheist.

Jul 10, 2023 04:40

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Local Church

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Responds to New Family Reunification Programs

Certain nationals of Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras whose family members are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents can be considered for parole.

Jul 10, 2023 04:23

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Angelus

Do I let Myself Be Amazed by the Good That Changes the World or Have I Lost the Capacity of Amazement?

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, July 9, 2023.

Jul 09, 2023 14:31

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Local Church•Testimonies

Ukrainia: monks staying in Kherson despite misery and devastation

The Ukrainian Greek Catholic monastery helps people by distributing aid and providing pastoral care for those in need. The faithful also continue to visit the monastery to ask for the sacraments of baptism, marriage and confession, according to the Basilian monk.

Jul 09, 2023 02:41

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WYD Lisbon 2023•Young People

WYD Lisbon to host First World Meeting of Evangelizers and Digital Missionaries at Catholic Influencers Festival

The Catholic Influencers Festival will be a moment to celebrate together, share testimonies and experiences, pray, and sing.

Jul 09, 2023 02:26

ZENIT Staff