Pope recognizes China’s unilateral appointment of Shanghai bishop, three months after the fact
Pope Francis gave in July 15 to China’s unilateral appointment of a new bishop in Shanghai, formally recognizing Beijing’s installation of Bishop Shen Bin three months after the fact.
The pope’s Ukraine peace envoy heads to Washington with the plight of children top of his agenda
Pope Francis’ peace envoy was traveling to Washington on July 17 as part of the Holy See’s peace initiatives for Ukraine, hoping to support humanitarian operations especially concerning children, the Vatican said July 17.
Filipino Bishops Permit Laity to Use Priestly Posture
MANILA, Philippines (ChurchMilitant.com) – In a controversial ruling, the Filipino bishops have granted laymen unprecedented permission to adopt the priestly posture of raising their hands while praying the Lord’s Prayer during Holy Mass. An early Christian painting of Noah praying in orans posture The decree from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines contradicts a June 16 directive […]
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Food and Drug Administration announced July 13 it approved the sale of a birth control pill without a prescription for the first time in the United States, a move that will increase the availability of oral contraception and impact ongoing debates about abortion policy post-Dobbs. In a statement, Dr. Patrizia […]
US Bishops report a decline in abuse allegations in 2022
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection releases its annual report to highlight the “ongoing work of the Church in continuing the call to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults.” Read all
EU & Latin American Church leaders call for people-centred green transition
As the Heads of State and Government of the EU and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) meet in Brussels for a two-day summit, the Justice and Peace Commissions of the two regions issue a joint statement urging European and Latin American policymakers to work towards a renewed partnership that brings concrete […]
Archbishop Viganò restored to Twitter after public outcry
The archbishop quoted Tucker Carlson as he announced his reinstatement, writing: ‘No one is punished for lying. People are only punished for telling the truth.’ Read More
Australian bishop welcomed to new diocese with pagan ‘smudging’ ritual
On July 11, Bishop Kenneth Howell participated in the indigenous pagan ceremony before the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Toowoomba, Queensland.Read More
New ministry, UTG at Work, will help professionals share their faith at work
Mary Martin and Deacon Mike Houghton are founders of UTG at Work, a program that will include free articles, videos, podcasts, and newsletters aimed at helping working professionals be authentically Catholic in the workplace. / Photo courtesy of Valaurian Waller | Detroit Catholic Detroit, Mich., Jul 17, 2023 / 06:00 am (CNA). The average person […]
New Ministry, UTG at Work, Will Help Professionals Share Their Faith at Work
Photo courtesy of Valaurian Waller Mary Martin and Deacon Mike Houghton are founders of UTG at Work, a program that will include free articles, videos, podcasts, and newsletters aimed at helping working professionals be authentically Catholic in the workplace. Guided by their patroness, Our Lady of Victory, Martin and Houghton said the apostolate’s initial focus […]