Major Archbishop says all Ukrainians should remember the Holodomor genocide
(Charles Collins. Crux)
Speaking at Ukraine’s National Museum of the Holodomor, the head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said, “honoring the victims of the genocide is not only a matter for the state, but also for every Ukrainian.”
‘Some definite service’: How an English diocese is unleashing growth
(Luke Coppen. The Pillar)
That was the sweltering day when Archbishop John Wilson was installed as the new head of a sprawling archdiocese, which serves around 400,000 Catholics in south London and surrounding areas.
Reparation for a “Pride Mass”: An Insider’s Look
(Christopher Jimenez. Crisis Magazine)
At this point in the history of the Church, some of us might feel numb to the idea of homosexuality inside the Church
Kamala Harris’ record on Catholic issues: what you need to know
(Tyler Arnold, CNA)
With President Joe Biden bowing out of the 2024 presidential race following intense pressure from within his own party, Vice President Kamala Harris is the likely Democratic nominee to face former president Donald Trump in November’s general election.
Cameroon archbishop challenges Catholic teachers to work for peace
(Ngala Killian Chimtom. Crux)
In Cameroon’s North West region where conflict has been raging for about eight years now, a leading Catholic prelate has called on Catholic teachers to be “vectors of peace.”
Shulamith Firestone Was a Prophet
(Carl R. Trueman. First Things)
This week, while preparing for a talk on what it means to be human, I revisited the work of the brilliant and influential feminist Shulamith Firestone
(Crux Staff)
Philippines archdiocese to hold prayer rally to oppose legalizing divorce
Catholics in one city of the Philippines are holding a prayer rally to oppose the legalization of divorce in the country.
A busy week for three potential future popes
(Christopher White. National Catholic Reporter)
Since the beginning of his pontificate, Pope Francis has refused to take a proper summer vacation — forgoing the tradition of popes escaping the Roman heat at the holiday villa of Castel Gandolfo outside of the city.
Pro-lifer sentenced to 41 months in jail on FACE Act charges after Biden DOJ prosecution
(Emily Mangiaracina. Life Site News)
A pro-life advocate was sentenced to 41 months in jail (3.4 years) on Wednesday morning after trying to save the lives of unborn babies by blocking the entrance to a Planned Parenthood abortion center in Manhattan.
Michelangelo’s Pieta’ getting new high-security barrier before Jubilee Year
(Carol Glatz. USCCB)
Ahead of the Holy Year 2025, the Vatican is enhancing security for Michelangelo’s “Pietà” with new bullet-proof glass panels, ensuring better visibility and protection. The new panels are part of a larger restoration of the Chapel of the Pietà that should be complete by September
Priest partners with PETA to condemn bullfighting, calls on Pope Francis to denounce it
(Gigi Duncan. CNA)
Father Terry Martin, a Catholic priest from West Sussex, England, has appeared in an advertisement for The Tablet denouncing bullfighting in his continued calls and efforts for Pope Francis to condemn the sport.
J.D. Vance Is a Catholic ‘Post-Liberal’: Here’s What That Means — And Why It Matters
(Jonathan Liedl. National Catholic Register)
J.D. Vance is an election away from becoming the first Catholic vice president from the Republican Party.
Elon Musk reveals he’s a ‘Cultural Christian’ in conversation with Jordan Peterson
(The Express Tribune)
Elon Musk sat down with Jordan Peterson for a viral two-hour conversation that covered a wide range of topics, from the future of artificial intelligence and the role of Christianity in his life to the impact of the “woke virus” on his son.
Abortion, immigration set to be key issues in presidential campaign
(Heidi Schlumpf. National Ctholic Reporter)
Wisconsin billionaire Diane Hendricks took to the stage on the last night of the Republican National Convention to tell her rags-to-riches story that began with her growing up on a dairy farm and ended with her as one of America’s richest self-made women.
History Shows Church Leaders’ Rigid Sex Binary Is “Theological Choice,” Argues Scholar
(Phoebe Carstens. New Ways Ministry)
Gender fluidity was once recognized within the Catholic Church, and today’s rigid adherence to a sex binary by some church leaders is a “theological choice,” not an absolute truth, argues one scholar
As Venezuela heads for July 28 presidential election, what does the religious landscape look like?
(María Teresa Fernández. AP News)
The majority of Venezuelans are religious — just like parts of the country’s political history.
African faith leaders call for debt forgiveness in 2025 Jubilee year
(Fredrick Nzwili. Religion News Service)
African faith leaders are calling for debt forgiveness as the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee year approaches to help their countries tackle growing economic crises.
Brazilian Church’s report shows that Indigenous deteriorated with Lula
(Eduardo Campos Lima. Crux)
Although President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil promised during the presidential campaign in 2022 to change the anti-Indigenous policies adopted by former President Jair Bolsonaro, not much has been done.
Church in Dominican Republic advocates new pro-life penal code
(Diego López Marina. CNA).
The Senate of the Dominican Republic has approved the first reading of a draft penal code, which maintains the total prohibition of abortion in the country and establishes new criminal charges with penalties ranging between 30 and 40 years in prison.
Australian bishop hails U.S. Eucharistic Congress as model for global Catholic renewal
(AC Wimmer. CNA)
As the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis drew to a close, an Australian bishop praised the event as a model for revitalizing the Catholic faith across the world and expressed hope that it could inspire similar revivals worldwide.