A member who goes by the name Sister Unity said that “a number” of the LA Sisters “are practicing Catholics,” with one in Los Angeles “a deacon (who) helps families bereaving the loss of a family member.” This detail turned up in this report on the “order” by OSV News: Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw... Continue Reading →
Viva Las Vegas: Pope elevates Nevada Diocese to Metropolitan Archdiocese
The press release: Pope Francis has created the Archdiocese of Las Vegas and named the Most Reverend George Leo Thomas, Ph.D., as the first Metropolitan Archbishop of Las Vegas. “28 years ago, Las Vegas became a Diocese, and now on May 30 an Archdiocese. This speaks to the tremendous growth and vibrancy of the local…Viva... Continue Reading →
Pope rebounds after Friday fever, offers Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
After clearing his schedule of public meetings and audiences Friday morning due to what the Vatican described as a fever, Pope Francis appeared to have rebounded quickly, presiding over Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday.Pope rebounds after Friday fever, offers Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope names first ever apostolic nuncio to Sultanate of Oman
Pope Francis has appointed French Archbishop Nicolas Thévenin, who is already the nuncio to Egypt, as apostolic nuncio to the Sultanate of Oman. The Holy See Press Office made the announcement on May 22, 2023. The Holy See and the Sultanate had announced last February the establishment of full diplomatic relations. This is the first... Continue Reading →
Who was Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, whose body is now the center of attention in Missouri?
A Catholic education and lifelong vocation Growing up under segregation, Mary Elizabeth was once taunted with the nickname “chocolate drops” as she ran through a white neighborhood on her way home from school, and although she also was ridiculed as the lone Catholic among Baptist and Methodist peers, she refused to harbor resentment for her... Continue Reading →
Report: Church in Germany faces major decline in numbers, revenue
The Catholic Church in Germany will be forced to give up a third of its properties in the face of dwindling membership and revenue, according to a new report. Many buildings face demolition unless converted to other uses. “It’s a fact that church attendance has strongly (been) reduced, with a significant and steady decline in... Continue Reading →
Man arrested after ramming Vatican entrance gate
A man has been arrested after ramming his car into an entrance gate to the Vatican City State late Thursday night and after a medical evaluation, was place in the Vatican’s jail cell where he is awaiting charges.Man arrested after ramming Vatican entrance gate
Guard opens fire as man drives car into Vatican; suspect in custody
“Regardless of the indications provided to him by the Pontifical Swiss Guard, which prevented him from entering the State without the relative authorizations, he temporarily left the entrance and, after having maneuvered, returned at high speed, forcing the two control gates, of the Swiss Guard and of the Gendarmerie of the Vatican City State,” the... Continue Reading →
Catholic hospital told to extinguish sanctuary candle or risk losing accreditation
From OSV News: A Catholic hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, said the federal government has presented it with a choice to either extinguish a candle in its chapel’s sanctuary or risk its ability to treat patients covered by Medicare, Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, jeopardizing its ability to operate at all. The hospital is... Continue Reading →
Judiciary Committee Subpoenas FBI for Documents Regarding Plan to Infiltrate Catholic Churches
By Michael Ippolito, Daily Signal, April 11, 2023 Newly released FBI documents show a plan to establish sources in Catholic parishes to combat alleged potential extremism. The House Judiciary Committee is investigating the FBI’s actions and issued a subpoena to compel the bureau’s cooperation. (Photo: m_a_n, iStock/Getty Images) The House Judiciary Committee released internal FBI... Continue Reading →