The Bishop Emeritus of Leiria-Fátima, Cardinal Antonio Augusto dos Santos Marto, and special envoy of Pope Francis for the European Youth Pilgrimage to be held from August 3 to 7 in Spain, has encouraged young people to join this meeting. “This pilgrimage is very important for the young people of […]
Controversies
Bishops respond to López Obrador: The Church has always raised its voice for peace
The Conference of the Mexican Episcopate (CEM) responded this July 7 to the insistent accusations of the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and specified that the Catholic Church “has always been and will always be concerned and occupied with the well-being of our country” . In a video […]
They warn that the European Parliament could include unlimited abortion as a “right”
Civil organizations denounce that the European Parliament votes this Thursday, July 7, on a resolution to add the non-existent “right to abortion” to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Specifically, it is proposed to create an article 7 bis in which it is stated that “Everyone has […]
Christian cemetery desecrated in Muslim-majority country
A Christian cemetery was desecrated in Turkey, a country with a Muslim majority, causing deep pain and despair. The discovery of the desecration in the town of Yemişli occurred on June 29, on the Solemnity of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. According to Agenzia Fides, the bodies of the deceased […]
Why was there no General Audience of Pope Francis?
This Wednesday, July 6, Pope Francis did not hold the traditional weekly General Audience in the Vatican. According to the Vatican on its official website, during the month no General Hearing will be held in July. However, the Holy Father yes, he presides over the prayer of the Angelus on […]
With Novena to San Chárbel they ask for a Mexico without violence
The Maronite Diocese of Mexico invites the faithful to participate in a Novena to Saint Charbel to ask for a country without violence, with peace and reconciliation, which will take place from July 8 to 16. Through a statement, the Maronite Diocese of Mexico pointed out that “aware of the […]
Pope Francis mourns victims of glacier collapse in Italian Alps
Through his official Twitter account, Pope Francis lamented the victims after the detachment of part of the “Marmolata” glacier, located in the Dolomites, in the Italian Alps. “Let us pray together for the victims of the collapse of the Marmolada glacier, and for their families”, requested the Holy Father through […]
The Catholic Church convenes “Day of Prayer for Peace” in Mexico
Given the growing violence in the country, and a few days after the murder of two Jesuit priests at the hands of organized crime, the Catholic Church encouraged people to join in a “Day of Prayer for Peace” during July. In a statement, the Conference of the Mexican Episcopate, the […]
Today Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is celebrated, an athlete who influenced Saint John Paul II
Today, July 4, we celebrate Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, a young Italian layman, known by many as the “patron saint of mountaineers”, for his love of practicing this sport. Saint John Paul II once shared his own experience in relation to the Blessed: “When I was young, I too felt […]
Pope Francis: “The world needs peace”
After praying the Angelus, Pope Francis asked this Sunday to continue praying for peace in Ukraine and throughout the world. “I appeal to the heads of nations and international organizations so that they react to the tendency to accentuate conflict and opposition”, said the Holy Father. He then explained that […]