Today, June 12, the World Day Against Child Labor is celebrated, something that Pope Francis has referred to on numerous occasions. 1. A scourge that hurts dignity In November 2021, Pope Francis assured that “child labour, especially when it manifests itself as exploitation, is a scourge that cruelly harms the […]
Controversies
Constitutional Court of Peru rejects registration of gay marriage contracted in the US
The Constitutional Court (TC), the highest body that interprets the Constitution in Peru, rejected on Friday the civil registration of a homosexual “marriage” contracted by two women in the United States, a legal figure that does not exist in the country. The lawsuit was presented to the Court by Congresswoman […]
Today we celebrate the Apostle San Bernabé, whose name means “the one who encourages and excites”
Every June 11, the Church celebrates Saint Barnabas, considered an apostle by the early Fathers of the Church, as well as by Saint Luke, although he was not part of the initial group of twelve chosen by Jesus. Called to apostolic task Once converted to the cause of Christ, the […]
Famous actress invites you to participate in the “Donate blood, donate life” campaign in Peru
The well-known actress and singer Rossana Fernández-Maldonado invited people to participate in the blood donation campaign “Donate blood, donate life”, which will take place this Saturday, June 11, from 9 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon. The place where blood can be donated is the San Camilo Training […]
Today we remember Blessed Juan Dominici, who overcame a diction problem to better serve
Every June 10, Blessed Giovanni (John) Dominici is remembered, a Dominican religious who became Archbishop of Ragusa (Italy) and Cardinal of San Sisto. Blessed Giovanni Dominici had a diverse range of abilities: by training he was a theologian and, by vocation, a poet and distinguished orator; however, he also had […]
Fire destroys historic Catholic church in Texas
The Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church located in Hostyn, Texas (United States), suffered a strong fire this morning, which has left one person injured so far. On June 9, local media outlet The Fayette County Record posted a video showing the Holy Rosary Catholic Church burning in flames. […]
Today in some countries the Feast of Jesus Christ, High and Eternal Priest is celebrated
On the Thursday after the Solemnity of Pentecost, the feast of “Jesus Christ, High and Eternal Priest” is celebrated in some countries. Origin and development This festivity has its origins in the celebration of the priesthood of Christ that has always been carried out in the Church, but that in […]
Priest accused of having gay sex with boyfriend who married later suspended
The Archbishop of Natal (Brazil), Monsignor Jaime Vieira Rocha, decided to suspend from all his ministerial functions a priest who had had a homosexual affair with the boyfriend of a marriage he celebrated a few years ago. “Having learned of the facts that came to light and that involve Fr. […]
Catechesis of Pope Francis on “reborn in old age”
In the General Audience this Wednesday, June 8, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on old age, focusing today on the “rebirth” within the elderly. Here are the words of Pope Francis: “Among the most relevant elderly figures in the Gospels is Nicodemus -one of the leaders of the Jews- who, […]
Leader of the Order of Malta dies after suffering sudden illness
The Order of Malta reported that its director, the Italian doctor Fra’ Marco Luzzago, died after suffering a “sudden illness”. In the statement released this June 7, the Order of Malta noted that Luzzago, who led the institution for two years, died at the age of 71 in Villa Ciccolini, […]