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June 2019

June 11

Order of Malta's leader reminds members: Tridentine Mass not allowed

June 11, 2019

ROME -- The grand master of the Sovereign Order of Malta has reminded members that all liturgical celebrations within the order must be celebrated according to the ordinary form of the Roman rite, not the extraordinary form, known as the Tridentine rite.

Mexican bishops on migrants: 'We cannot turn ourselves into that wall'

June 11, 2019

MEXICO CITY -- The Mexican bishops' conference questioned the details of a deal in which Mexico will strengthen security along its southern border with Guatemala and impede the path of migrants fleeing poverty, violence and food insecurity.

Bishops consider update of texts of rites for clergy ordinations

June 11, 2019

BALTIMORE -- The U.S. bishops are set to consider an updating of texts last changed in 2003 for the ordination of clergy.

Bishops to consider 10-point plan to acknowledge 'episcopal commitments'

June 11, 2019

BALTIMORE -- The U.S. bishops are set to vote on a 10-point statement, "Affirming Our Episcopal Commitments," in which the bishops hope to regain "the trust of the people of God."

Lay advisers urge US bishops to press for release of McCarrick documents

June 11, 2019

BALTIMORE, Md. (CNA) -- Advisory bodies to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called Tuesday for the bishops to urge the Holy See to make public all documentation related to the misconduct of Theodore McCarrick, in accord with canon and civil law.

Bishops may revise U.S. catechism to update capital punishment stance

June 11, 2019

BALTIMORE -- During their June 11-13 meeting in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops are looking at what the U.S. church teaches its adult members about the death penalty and they will vote about adding a revised passage to the U.S. Catechism for Adults about this.

U.S., English bishops welcome Vatican document on gender ideology

June 11, 2019

WASHINGTON -- Catholic bishops in the U.S., England and Wales welcomed the Vatican's statement that gender ideology is opposed to faith and reason, and that Catholic schools and parents must help teach children that gender is fixed from birth.

June 12

Group protests outside Baltimore hotel, objects to proposals on abuse

June 12, 2019

BALTIMORE -- As has been the case for years now, a small group of protesters dismissive of the U.S. bishops' efforts to enact reforms in their handling of sexual abuse cases gather outside the Baltimore hotel where they conduct their general meeting.

Pro-life movie ‘Unplanned’ lands Canadian distribution deal

June 12, 2019

After a heated battle that included petitions and a national boycott, the controversial pro-life film Unplanned has finally landed a distribution deal in Canada.

Wednesday Audience: Unity is first sign of true Christian witness

June 12, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- The Catholic Church gives an authentic witness of God's love for all men and women only when it fosters the grace of unity and communion, Pope Francis said.

Causes for sainthood advanced for U.S. priest and Spanish martyrs

June 12, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis advanced the sainthood cause of Father Augustus Tolton, who was the first African American diocesan priest in the United States and founder of the first black Catholic parish in Chicago.

Francis Campbell: Champions of freedom embody Christian values

June 12, 2019

Canadians ought to reflect on the summer of 75 years ago with an equal measure of pride and sadness.

Nuncios' first mission is to love, says Vatican secretary of state

June 12, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Whether the Catholic Church is operating in full freedom or under severe restrictions, no one can prevent its ministers and members from following the supreme law of Christ, which is to love others, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

African cardinal calls for restraint in Sudan's dealings with protesters

June 12, 2019

NAIROBI, Kenya -- A prominent African cardinal has called for restraint in Sudan, as the ruling junta cracks down on peaceful protesters in the capital city, Khartoum.

Hong Kong Diocese urges city not to rush bill on extradition to China

June 12, 2019

The Diocese of Hong Kong has made a rare foray into politics, issuing a statement urging the city's government to "not to rush to amend" the city's controversial extradition treaty.

June 13

Archbishop Lori, Baltimore, admits to mistakes

June 13, 2019

WASHINGTON -- The archbishop of Baltimore has expressed regret after he redacted his name from documents related to an investigation he led into an alleged financial and sexual misconduct scandal.

U.S. bishops approve update of texts of rites for clergy ordinations

June 13, 2019

BALTIMORE -- The U.S. bishops voted to update texts last changed in 2003 for the ordination of clergy.

Historic church begins long road back

June 13, 2019

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Repairs to restore one of Canada’s oldest churches are finally underway after the Diocese of London gave $1 million to kick off another fund-raising campaign to reopen this city’s historic Our Lady of Assumption Church.

Sharing pints with priests

June 13, 2019

Madeline Dawson knew she could count on the Jesuits to throw a great party.

Speaking Out: The purpose of pilgrimages

June 13, 2019

This past March Break, I found myself as a pilgrim visiting amazing places like Barcelona, Assisi, Siena and the Vatican. It was part of a school trip that Chaminade College School organized for me and 16 of my fellow classmates and it was an amazing life experience.