Poland’s bishops’ conference decried attacks on churches by demonstrators protesting a near-total ban on abortions by the country’s Constitutional Court and urged restraint from violence and dialogue.
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Former spiritual adviser to Medjugorje visionaries excommunicated
A former priest who had been an early spiritual adviser to the alleged visionaries of Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, has been excommunicated, according to an announcement by the Diocese of Brescia, Italy, where he lives.
Prelate celebrates his first Mass as cardinal-designate at historic Maryland church
On a day of history for the U.S. Catholic Church, Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory — who four hours earlier had learned Pope Francis had named him a cardinal — celebrated his first Mass as a cardinal-designate Oct. 25 at Holy Angels Church in Avenue in Southern Maryland.
Cardinal-designate Gregory thanks pope ‘with grateful, humble heart’
Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory, installed as Washington’ s archbishop in May 2019, thanked Pope Francis “with a very grateful and humble heart” for naming him as one of 13 new cardinals Oct. 25.
Pope announces new cardinals, including U.S. Archbishop Gregory
Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Nov. 28, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington.
Archbishop Lori to take part in virtual town hall on police reform
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori will join Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison and local elected officials for a virtual town hall Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. about police reform.
Vatican extends provisional agreement with China on naming bishops
The Vatican and the Chinese government will extend an agreement signed in 2018 regarding the appointment of bishops.
Catholic University’s McGivney collection documents sainthood candidate’s legacy
The campus of The Catholic University of America in Washington is graced with a statue of Father Michael J. McGivney outside McGivney Hall on campus, but inside its archives is a special collection on the legacy of the soon-to-be-beatified founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Pro-life center opens next to Planned Parenthood in downtown Baltimore
After years of preparation, the Center for Pregnancy Concerns is opening its newest Baltimore City location with a “virtual ribbon cutting.”
USCCB offers ‘Election Novena’ as way to prepare for Nov. 3, pray for nation
As it did in 2016, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging people of faith to take part in an election novena beginning Oct. 26 and ending Nov. 3, Election Day.
Judiciary Committee votes to send Barrett nomination to full Senate
The nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court will now go to the full Senate for a confirmation vote, which could take place Oct. 29. Only 51 one votes are needed for confirmation.
Turkey Bowl football rivalry will continue Thanksgiving Day for Calvert Hall, Loyola Blakefield
The Turkey Bowl will begin its second century without interruption.