Month: June 2021

​Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo reiterates call for end to violence as thousands flee homes

June 28, 2021

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Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon in Myanmar appealed for an end to violence on Sunday as thousands of civilians continue to flee their homes in the conflict-ridden Southeast Asian country.

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Pope Francis at the Angelus: ‘Let Jesus look at and heal your heart’

June 27, 2021

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Pope Francis challenged people on Sunday to “let Jesus look at and heal” their hearts.

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Pope Francis appeals to Holy Land Catholics as bishops consecrate Middle East to Holy Family

June 27, 2021

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Pope Francis urged Catholics in the Middle East on Sunday to “be the salt of your lands” as their bishops consecrated the region to the Holy Family.

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​Report related to Rev. Henry Clay Hunt, III

June 25, 2021

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This report is made by the Archdiocese of San Antonio to the parishes and faithful within the Archdiocese concerning the revocation of faculties to hear confessions from Rev. Henry Clay Hunt, III. The information in this report is shared in order to ensure that the faithful do not invalidly celebrate the Sacrament of Penance with Rev. Hunt, and in order to clarify certain related misperceptions that have reasonably caused scandal and distress among the faithful.

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​Vatican asks for donations to Peter’s Pence ahead of annual collection

June 25, 2021

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The Vatican’s economic chief has asked Catholics to make donations to Peter’s Pence ahead of the worldwide annual collection the weekend of June 26 and 27.

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​Adoration is like radiotherapy for our sinfulness, says Vatican’s new liturgy chief

June 24, 2021

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The Vatican’s new liturgy chief has recommended the practice of adoration to help increase awareness of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist.

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​Pope Francis warns against preachers who sow division online

June 23, 2021

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At his general audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis warned against preachers who sow division and mistrust online.

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​Pope Francis to elderly: The Church needs your prayers like ‘a deep breath’

June 22, 2021

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There is no “retirement” from spreading the faith, Pope Francis said in a message to grandparents on Tuesday, adding that the prayers of the elderly are needed by the Church and the world.

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Pope Francis: How often do we fixate on our problems rather than bringing them to God?

June 21, 2021

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In his Angelus message this Sunday, Pope Francis offered a reminder that the Lord wants us to seek his presence in the trials and storms of life.

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Prisoners meet Pope Francis before visiting Vatican Museums

June 21, 2021

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Inmates of a Rome prison met with Pope Francis Monday morning at the Vatican, before making a visit to the Vatican Museums.

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