The first public Mass since March takes place at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, England, July 5, 2020. Credit: Mazur/cbcew.org.uk. When the government permitted churches in …
Analysis: 2020, the year to make or break Vatican finances?
The AIF in the Vatican. Credit: Vatican News The Holy See is facing a perfect storm of a massive income shortfall, months of financial scandal, …
Pope Francis advances cause of teen who died of bone cancer
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has recognized the heroic virtues of a 14-year-old Italian boy who died in 1963. The pope advanced the …
Weekly Newsletter 11th July 2020 (26)
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Catholic bishops urge renewed solidarity within EU for pandemic recovery
Caption: EU flags. Credit: symbiot via Shutterstock. The European Catholic bishops’ commission urged the European Union this week to commit to deepening solidarity in its …
Notre Dame Cathedral spire to be rebuilt as replica of pre-fire design
The spire of Notre Dame collapsed in the April 15, 2019 fire. Credit: Shutterstock. President Emmanuel Macron of France has announced that the Notre Dame …
Bishop Williams likens charity workers to stonemasons carving the presence of Christ for the sick, poor and vulnerable
Bishop Tom Williams, auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool, celebrated a special Mass for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with a particular focus on those caring …
Cardinal backs Crimestoppers’ campaign to combat Modern Slavery
As lockdown restrictions are lifted, the number of people being exploited, trapped and tricked into modern slavery is expected to rise. Last year, the number …
Are Catholic flame wars evangelising online? Bishop Barron says ‘no’
A California bishop challenged Catholics online to “cut it out” and better represent their Christian faith through their social media engagement. On Tuesday, Bishop Robert …
Conjoined twins can have ‘normal lives’ after Vatican hospital performs separation surgery
Source: CNA Twins who were conjoined at the head are likely to return home within months from the Vatican’s pediatric hospital where their bodies were …
‘Heart speaks to heart’: Benedict XVI sends message for his brother’s funeral Mass
Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer stands before a portrait of Msgr. Georg Ratzinger at Regensburg Cathedral July 8, 2020. Credit: Uwe Moosburger/Diocese of Regensburg. Benedict XVI watched …
Pope Francis calls on Christians to recognise the face of Christ in migrants
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta July 8, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope Francis offered Mass today asking the …
UK urged to sanction Nigerian officials for failing to protect persecuted Christians
A new report today urged the UK to sanction Nigerian officials accused of turning a blind eye to the persecution of Christians. The report, published …
Environment Bishop urges Government to put climate change at the heart of pandemic economic recovery
At the start of the second annual London Climate Action Week, Bishop John Arnold joined UK faith leaders in calling for the government to focus …
‘It meant a great deal to her’: the Catholic faith of the woman voted ‘greatest Black Briton’
Photo of a portrait of Mary Seacole (c.1869), by Albert Charles Challen (original held by the National Portrait Gallery in London.) Public domain. She was …
A Catholic return to Mass
Fr Christopher Whitehead, parish priest of St John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Bath, reflects on a weekend that saw Catholics in England return to …
Pro-life MP hails ‘clear victory’ over abortion amendments
Big Ben and Houses of Parliament. Credit: Kamira / Shutterstock. A leading pro-life MP welcomed the defeat Monday of attempts to strip away protections for …
Primate of Poland: Church must rebuild trust amid abuse crisis
Archbishop Wojciech Polak, Primate of Poland. Credit: Press Office of the Polish Bishops’ Conference. The Catholic Church can only rebuild trust in its handling of …
Pope Francis to celebrate Mass marking anniversary of Lampedusa visit
Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 16, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA. Pope Francis will celebrate Mass Wednesday marking the seventh anniversary …
English Catholic bishop: parishes see ‘dramatic fall’ in income following lockdown
Bishop Mark Davies reopens Shrewsbury Cathedral to the public after 86 days of lockdown June 15, 2020. Credit: Shrewsbury diocese. Bishop Davies has said that …