Bad blood: Old rivalry revives at Vatican property trial July 30, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News According to the indictment, Msgr. Perlasca, whose office and home were raided by Vatican police during their investigation, provided investigators “with a precious contribution for the reconstruction of some central moments relating to the case of the London property.”
Heroic wartime priest remembered by Andrysiak family, 60 years after his passing July 29, 2021By Edward O'N. Hoyt Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News A Baltimore son of Polish immigrants was known for his bravery in World War II and his devoted care to wounded and dying soldiers.
Boston Globe: Police charge McCarrick with assault in case dating to 1970s July 29, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News The Boston Globe reported July 29 that police in the Boston suburb of Wellesley have charged former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick with three counts of indecent assault and battery on a person over 14 in a criminal complaint filed by Wellesley Police in a district court in nearby Dedham, Massachusetts.
Vacation Bible School back and thriving at Immaculate Conception in Towson July 29, 2021By Brooke Mosca Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News Immaculate Conception Parish in Towson resumed hosting its annual Vacation Bible School, after taking off 2020 due to COVID-19.
Two new Canadian Indigenous leaders to prioritize reconciliation July 29, 2021By Brian Dryden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Reconciliation between Canadian society and the country’s Indigenous communities is possible, say two new national Indigenous leaders.
Eucharist document should unite, not divide, the church, panelists advise July 29, 2021By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, in the middle of drafting a teaching document on the Eucharist, received words of advice from a panel convened July 28 to discuss the challenges facing the American church as it emerges from the coronavirus pandemic and seeks to overcome divisions that threaten church unity.
Ledecky gives shout-out to her grandparents after winning Olympic gold July 28, 2021By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Olympics, Sports, World News U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky won the Olympic gold medal July 28 for the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle, a new event, on the heels of coming in fifth place in the 200-meter freestyle.
Trinity Washington University clears tuition debts for 540 students July 28, 2021By Patricia Zapor Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, Coronavirus, Feature, News, World News Over 40% of Trinity Washington University’s full-time undergraduate students opened their emails from the university July 23 to learn they will start the school year with a clean financial slate, because the university paid off their outstanding debts.
A new flag waves over the pro-life movement July 28, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Leaders in the pro-life community hope a new flag featuring baby’s feet held in a mother’s hands will serve as the universal symbol for protecting the lives of the unborn.
N.J. archdiocese says it has requested but not yet received data, analysis July 28, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News After being made aware of a “published media report with information inferring possible inappropriate software app use by certain clergy” within the Newark Archdiocese, a statement from the archdiocese said it is reviewing the matter.
Philippine weightlifter credits her Olympic success to her faith July 27, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Olympics, Sports, World News Hidilyn Diaz became the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal winner, set an Olympic record — and thanked her friends who prayed the Miraculous Medal novena. In a virtual news conference, the 30-year-old said she also prayed the novena and wore the medal.
Catholic Hispanics go back to their first love July 27, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hispanic Catholics from all over Maryland gathered for their 11th Catholic Conference (XI Encuentro Católico) at La Fontaine Bleue July 25, to praise and worship the King of Kings.
