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July 2016

July 26

Priest slain in France while saying Mass; ISIS claims attack

July 26, 2016

ROME – France was convulsed by another horrific attack as armed men burst into a Catholic Church near Rouen and slit the throat of a priest who was saying Mass.

Nova Scotia must accredit Trinity Western University law school graduates, court rules

July 26, 2016

OTTAWA – The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society will be required to accredit Trinity Western University’s law school graduates.

Police raise security threat level in Krakow but say no concrete danger

July 26, 2016

KRAKOW, Poland – Polish police have raised the official security threat level at World Youth Day in Krakow, after an Iraqi man was arrested with traces of explosives.

Wow! What an experience!

July 26, 2016

As a teenager from a small town in a small province, the whole concept of World Youth Day is exciting. I get to travel to a different country, I don't have to work for a few weeks, I'll meet new people, the list goes on.

Spread message of divine mercy, Krakow cardinal says at WYD opening

July 26, 2016

KRAKOW, Poland – St. John Paul II's former secretary urged young Catholics to share their faith, experiences and hopes and spread a "message of divine mercy" worldwide during World Youth Day.

Piazza credits his Catholic faith at induction into baseball’s Hall of Fame

July 26, 2016

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Mike Piazza, the superstar catcher inducted July 24 into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, gave credit to his Catholic faith for his success during his induction speech.

July 27

World needs 'witness of Christ's unconditional mercy,' says Phoenix eparchy's new bishop

July 27, 2016

GLENDALE, Ariz. – In a liturgy packed with rich symbolism and ancient tradition, the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix celebrated the enthronement of Bishop John S. Pazak as its fifth bishop.

Pope Francis sends video message to young Catholics in Texas

July 27, 2016

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis is urging young people to have courage and enjoy life to the full, in a personal video message he sent to a Texas diocese before leaving for World Youth Day in Poland.

Boston cardinal encourages WYD pilgrims to embrace mercy every day

July 27, 2016

KRAKOW, Poland – Jesus did not stop talking about mercy even though he was nearly thrown from a cliff after his first public talk in a Nazareth synagogue, and the rest of his life can serve as an example for people of faith to follow, Boston Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley told an energized World Youth Day audience.

'The world is at war,' but religions are not, Pope says on way to Krakow

July 27, 2016

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO KRAKOW, POLAND – The world, not religion, is waging a war in pieces, Pope Francis said.

Pope urges Poles to value their memories, but be open to change

July 27, 2016

KRAKOW, Poland – Poland's memory and identity are the two catalysts that will lead the country forward and turn hopeless situations – such as those facing migrants – into opportunities for future generations, Pope Francis said.

Cardinal Tagle calls WYD pilgrims to bring love to a divided world

July 27, 2016

KRAKOW, Poland – Young people can show the world love through actions of caring and service to others in a world where even priests are not safe while celebrating Mass, said the president of Caritas Internationalis.

Pope Francis meets privately with Poland's bishops

July 27, 2016

KRAKOW, Poland – Poland's Catholic bishops spent 90 minutes meeting with Pope Francis, but the meeting was private so people could speak freely.

July 28

Francis faces tough act to follow in Poland

July 28, 2016

VATICAN CITY – As Pope Francis was getting ready to head to Poland this week, he had this message for the hundreds of thousands of young pilgrims gathering there for World Youth Day.

Keeping up our pursuit of God

July 28, 2016

Proudly representing our beautiful nation of Canada, my friend and I had the opportunity to perform a hip-hop routine called Project Pursuit at World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland. Inspired by Philippians 3:12-14, we sought to portray the journey that every Christian goes through in their relationship with God: messy beginnings, spiritual highs and lows and growth in our love for God as we become more receptive to His love for us.

U.S. cardinal expresses worry about Trump rhetoric

July 28, 2016

WASHINGTON – While most U.S. bishops have not publicly addressed comments from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump regarding immigration, a popular U.S. cardinal and advisor to the Pope said he is worried about such rhetoric.

Full Text from Mass in Czestochwa

July 28, 2016

From the readings of this Liturgy a divine thread emerges, one that passes through human history and weaves the history of salvation.

Pope recalls courage of WYD graphic artist who died of cancer

July 28, 2016

KRAKOW, Poland – Pope Francis held up the life of a young man who designed the World Youth Day graphics as a gift to the church.

Vatican finance minister denies lastest abuse allegations

July 28, 2016

An Australian television station said July 26 that it had discovered new allegations of sexual abuse against Cardinal George Pell, which the cardinal strongly denied.

Youthful face of mercy can change the world, Pope tells young people

July 28, 2016

KRAKOW, Poland – The youthful face of God's mercy can change the hearts of people who have lost hope, Pope Francis said.