Profiles in Catholicism
Mar 24, 202334 min
Updated: Mar 25, 2023
A Message from the Editor
About sixty-eight years ago when I graduated from LoyolaUniversity in Chicago, I took a job for the summer as a Shamus in an orthodox Jewish funeral home on North Clark Street in Chicago. They used to have an auxiliary chapel across the street where I also lived and worked every other day. When working I wore a yamaka.
One day, I was asked to go across the street to the main funeral home and did so wearing my yamaka. Some guys in a passing car yelled out “F-----g Jew boy”. At the time, I thought little of it. But later, I realized how it would feel if I was Jewish. In later years when I became aware of the increasing antisemitism, I reflected on how difficult it often was to understand antisemitism without feeling it.
One person who deeply understands antisemitism is Patrick J. Gallo who thoughtfully gave us permission to feature his EBook The Nazis, the Vatican, and the Jews of Rome.
Another book that I recommend is Cardinal Mindszenty’s Memoirs which is reviewed in this issue. He is a personal hero to me as a Hungarian American with relatives in Hungary.
Please pray for Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso
We have featured an article this month on Marcel Lefebvre and the Passion of the Church, For those of our readers who may not know about him, here is a film about him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf9oy7wDkms
A Quote to Remember
“Jews cannot fight antisemitism alone. The victim cannot cure the crime. The hated cannot cure the hate. It would be the greatest mistake for Jews to believe that they can fight it alone. The only people who can successfully combat antisemitism are those active in the cultures that harbour it.”
by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Prayers
A prayer to end Antisemitism.
Do You Know Me?
Almost from the beginning, Lord, we have blamed one another!
Through our own fault we accompany the sinner in sin – but
Then we blame anyone but ourselves and work hard at denying
What we have done to be due to our fault, ignorance or malice.
Do you know me?
My blindness, Lord, is hard work, growing over my open eyes,
Year by year, unseeing myself and unseeing others, I see shapes,
Stereotypes, not simple people, but creations of my imagination,
Stalking the world and filling me with fear, rage and suspicion.
Do you know me?
You know where I worship – so you can disfigure or kill us.
You know where I live – so you can intimidate our families.
You know where I work – so you can invent your conspiracies.
You know who we are – so you can vent your blame on us.
Do you know me?
You, Lord, chose us of old, not because of our wealth, strength,
Intelligence, fraternity, wisdom or dominance but because we were
The weakest of nations and in the greatest need of your help,
Helping us, you showed your greatness to us and to the nations.
Do you know me?
Even in modern times, you keep calling us to come together,
To recognize that the variety of our ways belies a common calling,
To meet you, Lord, of the First Covenant, amidst the crises and the
Times in which we live, and to listen to the voice of Old calling us.
Do you know me?
You, Lord, know the terrible price of our social isolation, when we
Were corralled, herded, gassed and despoiled, our bodies marked with
What was done, the memories of those who lived, telling of what
Happened, remembering what was done in the hope of undoing …
Do you know me?
I met you in a synagogue and admired the Tabernacle of the Word, And prayed; I met you, my wife and I, in a European city with your Family and you talked of the Old and the New, the New you praised With the Old; I met you travelling and you answered many questions.
Do you know me?
Lord, you are the Faithful One, the promise of redemption is the core
Of the Covenant, which you ever renew, both throughout the Old and Into the New, bringing the nations with you, both whole peoples and Each one of us, my wife and I and those we have met, together in you.
Do you know me?
by Francis Etheredge, author of “Unfolding a Post-Roe World” and 12 other books on Amazon
A Prayer to Prevent Antisemitism
Lord God, through the covenant you established with the Jewish People, we Christians have been grafted into this covenantal tradition according to St. Paul. But very often throughout history, we have shown ourselves ungrateful for this gift given us through Jesus who imbued in his teachings this Jewish covenantal tradition through acts of antisemitism. We join with Popes St. John Paul II and Francis in confessing our sins of antisemitism past and present. Through this prayer, we commit ourselves to the elimination of any remaining anti-Semitic teachings in the Catholic community and pledge to add our public voice in denouncing any manifestations of antisemitism in contemporary society. We ask your blessing so that we may have the strength to fulfill this pledge we make in your presence.
by John T. Pawlikowski, OSM, Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for Fr. Juan Angelo Fonseca
(Priest of our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico)
Heavenly Father,
Into your hands we commend the soul of one of your priests, father Juan Angulo Fonseca, who died as a victim of an act of violence.
May his soul rest in peace in your presence as a reward for the gift of his life at the service of your people.
We ask you to comfort those who mourn his lost, especially his humble community.
We pray that human hearts maybe transformed by your grace and we finally learn to love each other as brothers and sisters, just as you love us.
Bring strength to all of us, that we can stand up against violence and hatred. May the power of your Holy Spirit move us to love and to serve, to accept and to build each other up. We ask this in the name of your son Jesus Christ, Amen!
by Margarita Carreon Profiles in Catholicism
Oracion for El P. Juan Angelo Fonseca
(Sacerdote de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Valle de Guadalupe, México)
Padre celestial,
En tus manos encomendamos el alma de uno de tus sacerdotes, el padre Juan Angulo Fonseca, quien murió víctima de un acto de violencia.
Que su alma descanse en paz en tu presencia como recompensa por el don de su vida al servicio de tu pueblo.
Te pedimos que consueles a los que lloran su pérdida, en especial a su humilde comunidad.
Oramos para que los corazones humanos sean transformados por tu gracia y finalmente aprendamos a amarnos unos a otros como hermanos y hermanas, tal como tú nos amas.
Danos fuerza a todos nosotros, para que podamos hacer frente a la violencia y el odio. Que el poder de tu Espíritu Santo nos mueva a amarnos y servirnos, a aceptarnos y edificarnos unos a otros. Te lo pedimos en el nombre de tu hijo Jesucristo, ¡Amén
por Margarita Carreón Perfiles en el Catolicismo
Prayer for Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso
Dear Lord
Embrace Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso into your infinite love and protection.
Comfort his family and friends
reminding them that he has your eternal love.
by Sarah Lyon Profiles in Catholicism
Oración por Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso
querido señor
Abraza a Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso en tu infinito amor y protección.
Consuela a su familia y amigos
recordándoles que tiene tu amor eterno.
por Sarah Lyon Perfiles en el catolicismo
Prayer to end child abuse
What has happened to the world Lord Jesus that so many abuse the children? Many look away and hide the crimes, they do not cry out for justice. You said the children are the most important in the Kingdom, To accept a child, you said, is to accept you.
Bring the children to me you told the disciples that they be blessed and protected.
You said let the abusers be brought to account and do penance as if a mill stone were tied around their necks and they be thrown into the deep sea, you said Lord in Matthew (Ch.18: 6-7)
Lord, inspire us and strengthen our faith by your words and actions, that goodness, love of neighbor and action for justice will over come evil. Inspire us to save and heal the children through justice, peace so they can live a new happier life. Amen
by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for Those who died in the Greece Train Wreck
God of mercy, receive to yourself all those who were injured or died in the train crash in Greece. Heal those who were injured. Console the families of those who lost loved ones. Give your wisdom to the civil authorities to protect those for whom they are responsible In your name. Amen.
by Father Louis Cameli Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for Late Father Isaac Achi
Heavenly Father, you raised your servant, Late Fr. Isaac Achi, to the sacred priesthood of Jesus Christ, according to the Order of Melchizedech. You gave him the sublime power to offer the Eternal Sacrifice, to bring the Body and Blood of Your Son Jesus Christ down upon the altar, and to absolve the sins of men and women in Your Holy Name.
We beseech you Father to reward your servant’s faithfulness with eternal life and to forgive whatever sin he might have committed out of human frailty Admit him Lord into your Holy Presence, where he will enjoy forever the perpetual company of the Angels and Saints.
As you made him a steward of your mysteries on earth, may You bring him to be nourished by their truth and reality as unveiled in heaven.
We also pray for those who took away the life of your servant and priest; may his death bring about their conversion and grant them peace. This we ask through Our Lord Jesus Christ Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God forever and ever. Amen.
by Father Anthony Ikechukwu Kanu, OSA Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for Fr. Fonseca, RIP
Oh Lord, we join the Diocese of San Juan de los Lagos in lifting up our prayers to God O Father of Mercy, we grieve the heartbreaking death of Father Juan Angulo Fonseca,
Who was murdered.
May God reward the dedication of his life in the name of Christ for the Church!
May his soul and that of all the faithful departed, by the mercy of God, rest in peace.
We entrust to God and to his infinite mercy, that he will grant him to celebrate the eternal Eucharist along with the Virgin Mary, the angels and the saints.
We pray that he will pray and intercede for us on earth from heaven.
Oh Lord, we thank you for the life he led and all the good things he did for so many of those of us who were and are in need of your love and mercy, and for those who need the basics of life, food, health care, and secure lives for our families, especially the children, who are our future.
May his soul rest in the peace of the Lord.
by Dr. Eugene Fisher Profiles in Catholicism
A prayer for peace in the Ukraine
“To whom shall we go?” (cf. Jn 6: 68)
Lord, there was a time before the bombs
Lord, there was a time before the atrocities
Lord, there was a time before the destruction
Lord, there was a time before …
Who wants the devastation, the ravaging, the turmoil, the loss of limbs, the deaths and destruction of livelihoods, crops and homes?
Who wants the unspeakable harm to the innocent, the undefended, those who cannot run, the weak, the frail and the hospitalized?
Who wants to carry out the commands that humiliate, decimate, dismember, waste, ruin the countryside, towns and cities?
Who, in the beginning, willed to wield the brutality of our neighbours?
Who, then, can enter the well defended, unreachable depths of unforgiveness?
Our hope for peace is built on the crucifixion opening out into the resurrection!
Our hope for peace is built on the extermination camps closing and the beauty of their silence!
Our hope for peace is beyond the machinations of human beings, their hidden plots and plans!
Our hope for peace is bled from the wounds which cannot heal without your help!
Our hope for peace is that human cry for help which pierced the hands and side of Christ!
Mary, Mother of the Lord, St. Joseph and all angels and saints,
Raise a plea in the presence of God which, like a wave gathering Momentum, will reach the throne of Mercy
And open the gates of grace!
by Francis Etheredge Profiles in Catholicism
Antisemitism Interviews
General Interviews
Antisemitism Articles/Commentaries
Following St. John Paul II in fighting antisemitism
by Patrick Novecosky The Catholic World Report
Queensland to ban Nazi swastika tattoos as part of crackdown on hate symbols
by Eden Gillespie The Guardian
Heil Hitler’: London Antisemitic Crime Wave Continues
by Dion J. Pierre Algemeiner
Holocaust Survivor Walter Bingham Shares Firsthand Kristallnacht Experience
by Combat Anti-Semitism
Link to The Holocaust
CAM Highlights ‘Crucial’ Role of Data in Communal Effort Against Online Antisemitism
by Combat Anti-Semitism
Antisemitic incidents in the US hit record highs - ADL report
by Omri Nahmias The Jerusalem Post
Antisemitism on Twitter more than doubled since Musk takeover - study
by The Jerusalem Post
Link to Social Media
California city pays $750k to Jewish man accusing cops of painting swastika in car
by Adam Gabbatt The Guardian
Link to Police Brutality and Misconduct
A Florida bill banning ‘ethnic intimidation’ flyers aims to stop the state’s neo-Nazi rise
by Andrew Larin OTA/The Jerusalem Post
Link to Neo-Nazis
Antisemitic GDL network grows larger as violence against Jewish Americans abounds
by Robin Young, Karyn Miller-Medzon and Grace Griffin wbur
by Jesse Bunch The Philadelphia Inquirer
Link to White Supremacy
Old-school Christian nationalism’s avatar of racism, antisemitism and conspiracies
by Bob Smietana Religion News Service
Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes booted from CPAC for promoting 'hateful racist rhetoric'
by Sarah Elbeshbishi USA TODAY
Arnold Schwarzenegger warns those on a "path of hate" and antisemitism, they could end up a "loser" like his Nazi father
by Li Cohen CBS News
Steven Spielberg warns 'overt' antisemitism in US as bad as 1930s Germany
by Kristine Parks Fox News
Psychologists stand against antisemitic hate
by American Psychological Association
Arsenal launch investigation after two antisemitic incidents following derby win over Tottenham
by The Independent
Michigan AG says she was among those targeted in threat to kill Jewish members of state government
by Michelle Watson, Karl de Vries and Hannah Rabinowitz CNN
Michigan threats deepen America’s dangerous nexus between antisemitism and political violence
by Stephen Collinson CNN
Antisemitic incidents hit a record high in 2021. What’s behind the rise in hate?
by William Brangham and Rachel Wellford PBS
Hasidic school district says NY Times on a 'mission' to target Orthodox Jews with reporting, not journalism
by Joseph A. Wulfsohn Fox News
Opinion: The toxic brew poisoning American society
by Frida Ghitis CNN
The Invisible Victims of American Anti-Semitism
by Yair Rosenberg The Atlantic
Combating antisemitism in the era of Twitter and TikTok
by Alan Marcus Religion News Service
Antisemitism Goes Against the Values of Our City’: Community Comes Together for Town Hall Meeting After Shootings of Two LA Jewish Men
by Combat Antisemitism
Shabbat passes peacefully despite 'Day of Hate'
by Haley Cohen The Jerusalem Post
Luciana Berger rejoins Labour Party after antisemitism apology
by BBC News
Planned antisemitic ‘day of hate’ instead becomes day of unity, defiance for US Jews
by The Times of Israel
Antisemitic graffiti found at Century Village in West Boca
by Joel Lopez WPTV
Nazi Salutes, Wild Conspiracies: Bay Area Teacher Accused of ‘Master Class in Antisemitism’
by Brooke Leigh Howard The Daily Beast
Bucks’ Meyers Leonard Says Antisemitic Slur Was ‘Biggest Mistake’ of Life
by Mike McDaniel Sports Illustrated
Link to Sports
Senate passes bill to adopt definition of antisemitism
by Charlotte Rene Woods Richmond Times-Gazette
The chronic scourge of casual antisemitism in a divisive era
by Aditi Debnath PBS Wisconsin
Is there really a major wave of antisemitism in America?
by Mark I. Pinsky Religion News Service
Swastikas spray-painted on Portsmouth synagogue, businesses
by Troy Lynch WMIR 7 ABC
Witnesses Say Antisemitic Slurs Sparked Post-Game Melee Between South Florida High School Soccer Teams
by Combat Anti-Semitism
Police Search for Man who Left Swastika Flag at North Carolina Synagogue
by the algemeiner
Luciana Berger rejoins Labour Party after antisemitism apology
by BBC
Group calls on Britons to root out ‘Zionists’ and have them sacked
by Georgia L Gilholy The JC
Suspect Charged With Hate Crimes After Pair of Shootings Targeting Jews Near Los Angeles Synagogues
by Combat Antisemitism
Melbourne university first in Australia to take up controversial definition of antisemitism
by Caitlin Cassidy The Guardian
Costa Rican FM to Israel’s Cohen: ‘We will soon adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism’
by i24News
Guardian readers attack newspaper for appearing to defend Jeremy Corbyn over anti-Semitism
by Michael Murphy The Telegraph
Man hurled antisemitic slur, punched cyclist who was speaking Hebrew in Dania Beach
by Vanessa Medina and Marisela Bugos WSVN 7 Miami
Poll: A minority of American Jews continues to feel threatened by antisemitism
by Yonat Shimron Religion News Service
Intersectional Antisemitism in America. The internet has brought jihadists, neo-Nazis, and anarchists together through their shared hatred of Jews
by Lorenzo Vidino Tablet
'Paralyzed with fear': Terrifying moment gunman opens fire in San Francisco synagogue after posting Nazi imagery in days before - while unharmed victims remain unnervingly calm and one even stands up to take a phone call
by Will Potter Daily Mail
Antisemitic fliers left in driveways of some Atlanta suburbs
by Rebecca Gelpi-Ufret ABC News
You People
Reviewed by Malina Saval Tablet
How antisemitic tropes are being used to target the LGBTQ community
by Nick Logan CBC News
Republicans have a serious antisemitism problem. It isn’t Ilhan Omar by Moustafa Bayoumi The Guardian
What I tell my Black Jewish children about Kanye West, antisemitism and race
by Jason Stanley The Guardian
London synagogue sold to Muslim group tied to antisemitic figures
by Times of Israel
C of E vicar who shared claims 9/11 was Israeli plot barred for antisemitism
by Jamie Grierson The Guardian
Jewish students suffered antisemitic bullying within NUS, inquiry finds
by Richard Adams The Guardian
Australian universities split on decision to adopt controversial definition of antisemitism Push by parliamentary MPs
by Caitlin Cassidy The Guardian
The Queering of Antisemitism, How an unlikely alliance between LGBTQ studies and anti-Zionism conquered American universities
by Corinne Blackme Tablet
Seven killed, three injured in Jerusalem synagogue massacre
by Gadi Zaig and Yonah Zaig Jerusalem Post
Emhoff Calls for Fighting Anti-Jewish Tropes on Auschwitz Visit
by Jordan Fabian Bloomberg
George Santos – live: Congressman accused of making vile joke about Hitler, Jews and Black people on Facebook
by Alan Marcus The Conversation
Melbourne university first in Australia to take up controversial definition of antisemitism
by Caitlin Cassidy The Guardian
Twitter sued over antisemitic posts left online
by BBC News
What I tell my Black Jewish children about Kanye West, antisemitism and race
by Jason Stanley The Guardian
Montgomery Co. school leaders condemn antisemitism after graffiti found in schools
by Tadiwos Abedje WTOP News
Berkeley billboards raising awareness about antisemitism left defaced, nonprofit says
by Tim Johns ABC7 News
City leaders propose multiple bills to stop messages of hate, antisemitism in Jacksonville
by Joe McLean, Aleesia Hatcher, and Brie Isom News4JAX
Loudoun County grapples with racism and anti-Semitism
by Josh Rosenthal Fox5
New dean at Michigan school resigns over antisemitic death threat by Andrew Lapin The Times of Israel
Members of Jewish faith rally against antisemitism in Palm Beach County
by Danielle Seat WPTV News
Nevada’s Jewish community creating ‘blanket of security’ amid rise in antisemitism
by Katie Ann McCarver Las Vegas Sun
Whoopi Goldberg suspended from TV show after controversial Holocaust remarks
by Tim Gallagher The Associated Press/Euronews
Global Month in Review: March 2023
General Articles/Commentaries
Featured Report
The Pope’s Anniversary
by Father Joseph Chamblain, O.S.M. Profiles in Catholicism
Link to The Servites
Over 10 years, Pope Francis has opened the church reform door. Time to step through.
by National Catholic Reporter
Reform and social justice: 10 years of Pope Francis
by Clément Melki AFP/ Buenos Aires Times
Link to Social Justice
Poland will transfer 4 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in the coming days, Polish president says
by Antonia Mortensen and Duarte Mendonca CNN
Link to War
Church in Poland’s efforts to help over two million Ukrainians
by Fr. Paweł Rytel-Andrianik Vatican News
A US rabbi bears witness to the trauma in Ukraine one year after Russian invasion
by Yonat Shimron Religion News Service
Link to Jewish Leadership and Challenges
On the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ papacy: A Jewish Perspective
by Rabbi Abraham Skorka Vatican News
The Image of Jews According to the Canonical Tradition of the Orthodox Church
by Răzvan Perș MDPI
Pope: Christians and Muslims must be witnesses of truth and love in world scarred by war
by Linda Bordoni Vatican News
Link to Catholic/Muslim Challenges
After a dramatic decade in power, Pope Francis faces a Gorbachev dilemma
by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
UN Water Conference raises awareness of global water crisis
by Edoardo Giribaldi Vatican News
Catholic paradigm shift: 10 years of Pope Francis dismantling the papal court
by Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
Analysis: ‘Most Far-Fetched Loophole Yet for Imposing Abortion-On-Demand’
by Erika Ahern Catholic Vote
Link to Abortion
Pro-life leaders split from Pavone-led alliance
by The Pillar
Link to Other ProLife Challenges
Let’s Be Clear: Miscarriage Treatment is NOT an Abortion
by Jessica Nardi Catholic Vote
Link to Miscarriage
Priests defend confidentiality of Confession against proposed state law
by John Burger Aleteia
Bishop says priests would rather go to jail if state requires violation of confessional seal
by Jeremiah Poff Washington Examiner
‘Anti-Catholic bigotry’ or protecting children? Delaware bill would require priests report abuse or neglect from confession
by Chris Barrish WHYY
Seal of Confession under attack? Delaware, Vermont bills draw Catholic criticism
by Kevin J. Jones Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Pope praises women and decries violence against them
by Paolo Ondarza Vatican News
Link to Women Challenges and Leadership
Pope Francis: Growing poverty requires action
by Deborah Castellano Lubov Vatican News
Link to Poverty
How to defuse a climate time-bomb: World’s scientists say 1.5C still achievable but ‘humanity on thin ice’
by Louise Boyle The Independent
Link to Environment and Climate Challenges, Advocacy, and Response
The ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin and more details are revealed for Putin-Xi meeting. Catch up here
by CNN
Link to War Crimes
Dialogue is the Word
by Nick Van Der Linden Senior Living
Link to Catholic/Jewish Issues and Challenges
Cardinal Parolin: We must save migrants' lives
by Alessandro Di Bussolo Vatican News
Link to General Immigration Challenges
Bishops’ leader on migration blasts new crackdown on border crossings
by John Lavenburg Crux
At 10-year mark, Pope Francis seen as a global leader on the environment
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Link to Environment and Climate Challenges, Advocacy, and Response
Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for protest
by Michelle L. Price, Jill Colvin, and Eric Tucker The Associated Press
Link to Immoral Political Acts
The Ultimate Social Media Safety Guide for Kids [2022]
by Octav Fedor Antivirus Guide
Link to Children Challengesand to Social Media
Biden calls bans on transgender treatments for children ‘close to sinful’
by Tyler Arnold Catholic News Agency//The Catholic World Report
Link to LGBTQ Challenges
Fugitive slashed 75-year-old Boston man’s throat, then ate his food and slept on his couch: DA
by Alberto Lupon Law & Crime
Link to Murder
Jehovah’s Witness’ Former Member Shot Several People Inside their Kingdom Hall
by Christianity Daily
Tucker Carlson calls Trump ‘a little bit autistic’ and knocks ex-president’s claim he would end Ukraine war
by John Bowden The Independent
Link to Media
Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger blasts Fox News' Tucker Carlson over Jan. 6 video
by Bart Jansen USA TODAY
Link to Domestic Terrorism/Insurrection/Sedition
The Vatican’s puzzling recipe for paralyzing gridlock
by Christopher R. Altieri The Catholic World Report’
A Race against Time to Rescue Family Films
by The US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Link to The Holocaust
Denver-based Catholic group spent millions to track gay priests, says new report
by Michelle Boorstein and Heather Kelly National Catholic Reporter
Six Oath Keepers convicted in connection with January 6 US Capitol riot
by Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand CNN
Link to Domestic Terrorism/Insurrection/Sedition
St. Paul's Choir School's latest album evokes peace of heaven
by Jacqueline Tetrault The Pilot
Link to Spirituality and Music
Black Vietnam Vet Finally Awarded Medal of Honor for Bravery
by The Associated Press/Patricia The Skanner
Link to US Military and Veterans and to Racial Challenges and Leadership
Pope Francis: Conduct by some Church members has made Vatican trials ‘painfully necessary’
by Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency
Cardinal Cupich: Critics of Pope Francis’ Latin Mass restrictions should listen to JPII
by Blase J. Cupich America
The increasingly permissive and unethical standard for organ harvesting
by Joseph M. Eble, MD The Catholic World Report
Link to Immoral Medical Actions
Pope Francis says he might lift celibacy requirements for priests
by The Jerusalem Post
Link to Sex, Sexuality, and Celibacy
New document highlights Catholics, Jews ‘walking together’
by CathNews
Link to Catholic/Jewish Issues and Challenges
What the FBI ‘Anti-Catholic’ Memo Gets Right
by Paul Moses Commonweal
Ripple effect: How Silicon Valley Bank collapse is affecting other US banks
by George Petras and Stephen J. Beard USA TODAY
Silicon Valley Bank collapses after failing to raise capital
by Allison Morrow CNN
Michigan bishops warn new protections for gender, orientation may target religion
by John Lavenburg Crux
Nations agree to protect the world's oceans after years of negotiations
by Nathan Morley Vatican News
St. Thomas More, Severance, and “God’s First”
by Andrew Petiprin The Catholic World Report
Mercy nun serving disabled children wins American Catholic honor
by John Lavenburg Crux
Link to Disabilities
New asteroids named after three Jesuits and a Pope
by Tiziana Campisi Vatican News
Link to The Jesuits
Legionaries of Christ to ordain 32 new priests in 2023
by Ana Paula Morales Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Link to Legionaires of Christ
Jews win religion popularity contest in new poll
by Adam Kovac The Jewish Chronicle\
Link to Jewish Leadership and Challenges
American citizen held hostage for 6 years in West Africa has been freed
by Kylie Atwood CNN
New Mexico Has Lost Track of Juveniles Locked Up for Life. We Found Nearly Two Dozen
by Eli Hager ProPublica
Link to Prison Challenges
Republican Demands All Jan. 6 Prisoners Be Released: 'I've Seen Enough'
by Ewan Palmer Newsweek
Link to Domestic Terrorism/Insurrection/Sedition, United States Politics- Part Two, Political Idiots, and to The Crazies
Murdoch thought Fox hosts may have gone ‘too far’ in coverage of Trump’s election lies, new filings reveal
by Graeme Massie The Independent
Pence says history will hold Trump 'accountable' for Jan. 6, rebukes him for endangering his family
by David Jackson USA TODAY
Jan. 6 Report: Trump ‘Lit That Fire’ of Capitol Insurrection
by The Skanner
Link to Domestic Terrorism/Insurrection/Sedition
Trump can be sued by police over Jan 6, Justice Department says
by Andrew Feinberg The Independent
Forever Warrior. Trump’s Last Defense Secretary Has Regrets — But Not About Jan. 6
by Peter Maass The Intercept
Link to Donald Trump’s Cultish Cronies
Abuse is ‘clear and present danger,’ pope says; local action essential
by Justin McLellan National Catholic Reporter
Link to Catholic Sexual Violence Against Minors
The Yeshiva Rabbi Sexually Assaulted Him – Again and Again. Now He’s Talking
by Josh Breiner and Chaim Levinson Haaretz
Link to Jewish Sexual Violence Against Minors
Lead pastor of Vineyard church in Minnesota resigns amidst sexual misconduct allegations
by CHVN 95.1 FM
Link to Protestant Sexual Violence Against Minors
Former mayor, Mormon bishop gets prison for child sex abuse
by Brady McCombs The Associated Press/ABC News
Link to Mormon Sexual Violence Against Minors
Eastview Christian Church’s senior pastor resigns amid allegations of an ‘abusive power dynamic and coverup’
by Ryan Denham WGLT 89.1
‘Reckless’ Russian fighter jet forces down US Air Force drone flying over Black Sea
by Josh Marcus The Independent
Neo-Nazi Groups Declare 'National Day Of Hate,' Highland Park Responds
by Jonah Meadows Patch
Link to Neo-Nazis
Charlottesville neo-Nazi group hit with $5 million in lawsuit costs over deadly rally
by Mary Papenfuss Ray Story
DeSantis disregards Catholic bishops on death penalty, oversees Florida's 100th execution
by Kate Scanlon OSV News
Link to Death Penalty
Oakland Cathedral Employee Arrested For Allegedly Possessing, Sharing Child Porn
by Michael Bott, Hilda Gutierrez, and Michael Horn KNTV NBC Bay Area
Link to Pornography Challenges’
How a forgotten nun’s visions shed ‘new light’ on the life of St. Joseph
by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency
Building Catholic community — one Shakespeare play at a time
by Mark Johnson The Catholic Spirit
Featured Report
If We’re Better Together, Why Are We So Far Apart? The Interplay between Synodality and Polarization
by Michael McGillicuddy, LCSW Profiles in Catholicism
Reaching immigrants in need was ‘labor of love’ for Bishop O’Connell
by Mike Cisneros and Tom Hoffarth Angelus News
Link to General United States Immigration Challenges
Young Catholic triathlete with Down syndrome, inspired by faith, tells UN he has 'no limitations'
by James Martone, OSV News/The Pilot
Link to Down Syndrome and to Sports
West Virginia passes Religious Freedom Restoration Act
by Peter Pinedo Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Des Plaines elementary teacher charged with striking children, pulling their ears
by: Marisa Rodriguez and Dana Rebik WGN News
Link to Violence Against Children
Former editor of The Providence Visitor inducted into R.I. Heritage Hall of Fame
by Rick Shizek Rhode Island Catholic
Louisville Metro Police Department uses ‘excessive force’ and ‘unlawfully discriminates against Black people,’ DOJ report says
by Hannah Rabinowitz CNN
Link to Police Brutality and Misconduct and Racial Challenges
The faith of Black Catholics inspired their activism.The witness of these Civil Rights heroes can inspire anti-racism and justice work today.
by Laryssa Herrington USA Today
St. Francis College Announces Elimination of Its Athletics Program
by Jim Mancari The Tablet
Massachusetts Democrat official faces backlash for comments about disabled children, abortion
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Link to Disabilities
Post Distorts History of Presidential Efforts to Fight Child Sex Trafficking
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Link to Children at Riskand to Human Trafficking
Pope Francis applauds women on International Women's Day
by Deborah Castellano Lubov Vatican News
Alex Murdaugh freezes as guilty verdict threatens life sentence for murders and cheers erupt outside court
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Bill banning transgender sex change procedures for children passes Tennessee Legislature
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Ivanka Trump throws brothers and father under bus in New York
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8 dead in 'worst maritime smuggling tragedies' off San Diego beach
by John Bacon and Thao Nguyen USA TODAY
Beyond birds and flames: Let's think of the Holy Spirit as jazz music
by Daniel P. Horan National Catholic Reporter
Link to Spirituality and Music
Is the church listening to the Holy Spirit's call in religious life today?
by Daniel P. Horan National Catholic Reporter
Why spending time with elderly relatives has been so good for me
by Theresa Civantos Barber Aleteia
Link to Elder Challenges and Leadership
'Another tragic story': 3-year old girl accidentally shoots and kills 4-year-old sister in Houston
by Ashley R. Williams USA TODAY
Bryan Cranston: 'MAGA' is racist because 'when was it ever great in America for the African-American?'
by Brandon Gage AlterNet
With overdoses up, states look at harsher fentanyl penalties
by Gabe Stern, James Pollard, and George Mulvihill The Associated Press
Link to Drug Abuse/Addiction
San Diego Roman Catholic diocese facing yet another lawsuit — from its insurance company
by Greg Moran Los Angeles Times
When the US bishops were at their prophetic best
by Tony MaglianoThe Southern Cross
Unpacking the Contributions of Women of Color in Women’s History
by Kim-Ling Sun Best Colleges
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by Brandon Gage AlterNet
Barricaded Siblings Turn to TikTok While Defying Court Order to Return to Father They Say Abused Them
by Hannah Dreyfus Pro Publica
Link to Child and Teen Sexual Abuse General Reports
Detained immigrants launch hunger strike at two California facilities
by Aleja Hertzler-McCain National Catholic Reporter
Link to General United States Immigration Challenges
Miami faith community strains to help new exiles, migrants
by Giovanna Dell'Orto Crux
'These conflicts always come home': Condoleeza Rice gives right-wing Republicans a history lesson
by Brandon Gage AlterNet
Florida Takes Aim at the First Amendment .Two bills in the Republican-controlled state legislature propose radical alteration to libel laws.
by Fabio Bertoni The New Yorker
Biden issues executive order on guns, calls on Congress to reduce gun violence
by Kate Scanlon OSV News/Angelus
Link to Gun Violence
US Bishops Urge Senators to Oppose Revival of the Equal Rights Amendment
by Jonah McKeown Catholic News Agency/ National Catholic Register
Pentagon Developed Contingency Plan for War With Iran
by Ken Klippenstein The Intercept
Featured Report
Reflections of an Ignatian Volunteer
by Michael P. McGillicuddy, LCSW Profiles in Catholicism
Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover | One-Minute Homily
by Brian Strassburger, SJ The Jesuit Post
Link to Homilies
“And Then He Died”
by Joel Yager, MD JAMA March 21, 2923
Does ChatGPT get Catholics? Check out this Jesuit/Dominican rap battle
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Link to The Dominicans
Survey: Decline in Vocations to the Priesthood Is Worse Where Priests Serve Larger Flocks
by Kevin J. Jones Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register
Texas lawmakers propose making illegal immigration a felony
by Peter Pinedo Catholic News Agency
Link to General United States Immigration Challenges
40% of household chores will be done by AI by 2033: study
by Brooke Steinberg The New York Post
Link to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
We Need a New Conversation on Health Disparities & Prescription Drug Costs
by Thomas R. Johnson The Skanner
Link to Healthcare
Deadly fungal infection spreading at an alarming rate, CDC says
by Linda Carroll Yahoo
Link to Candida Auris
Why the ‘microschool’ model is working in three LA Catholic schools
by Ann Rodgers Angelus News/Catholic News Agency
Link to Catholic Schools
The Ghosts and Jokes of Cormac McCarthy
by Phil Christman Commonweal
Link to Catholicism and Humor
Head of new institute says catechesis must also evangelize
by John Lavenburg Crux
Link to Evangelization
Old-school Christian nationalism’s avatar of racism, antisemitism and conspiracies
by Bob Smietana Religion News Service
Subversive art can enrich our understanding of Christ
by John Christman U.S.Catholic
Link to Spirituality and Art
Biden admin gives federal agencies 30 days to ban TikTok
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Link to Social Media
Tucker Carlson Deserves a Raise for His Shameless Lies. Carlson’s job is to make money for Fox, not tell the truth.
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Link to Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
Tucker Carlson Praises Trump Day After Leaked Texts Revealed His 'Hate'
by Gerrard Kaonga Newsweek
GOP senator's bill would give pro-life pregnancy centers security upgrades amid attacks
by Houston Keene Fox News
Biden administration seeks to rescind Trump-era rule about faith on campus
by Adelle M. Banks Religion News Service
Biden administration approves controversial Willow oil project in Alaska, which has galvanized online activism
by Ella Nilsen CNN
Meet the Men Paying to Have Their Jaws Broken in the Name of “Manliness”
by Will Coldwell GQ
Lack of Respect Top Concern of Black Catholics Before National Congress
by The Tablet
Link to Racial Challenges and Leadership
The Conways - Trump confidante Kellyanne and fierce Trump critic George - are splitting up
by Ken Tran USA TODAY
99-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Steals Show At Genocide Education Hearing
by TC Jewfolk
Link to The Holocaust
Assisted Suicide & the Cure of Souls
by Cole Hartin Commonweal
Link to Assisted Suicide
A priesthood for all: Synodal church requires new look at ministry
by Justin McLellan Catholic News Service/Catholic Review
Beyond Catholicism, nothing unifies Italy and America like baseball
by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
Vinícius Jr. is being racially abused during LaLiga matches. Why is nobody being punished
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Link to Racial Challenges and Leadership
Nursing Home Workers Arrested After Being Caught Beating Residents
by Gerrard Kaonga Newsweek
Workers’ rights often do not exist
by Tony Magliano Profiles in Catholicism
Bishop Paprocki Warns of the Dangerous Road to Schism
by First Things/Catholic Vote
An archdiocese thrown into turmoil by the decision to sell its cathedral
by Michael W Higgins The Tablet
Northern Ontario diocese ignored decades of sexual misconduct allegations against priests, volunteers
by Natasha MacDonald-Dupuis and Gil Shochat CBC
Brazilian Church bans sacramental wine produced with slave labor
by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
Brazil to establish national pastoral ministry for country’s slums
by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
Survey shows Brazilian priests struggling with stress, loneliness
by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
Church in Chile says ‘no to the violence’ following arson attack by indigenous militants
by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Chile: Another church razed by fire
by Independent Catholic News
Pope close to quake-struck Ecuador
by Linda Bordoni Vatican News
5 more arrested in deadly kidnapping of Americans in Mexico after cartel issues apology letter and hands over members
by Josh Campbell, Karol Suarez and Elizabeth Wolfe CNN
2 Americans dead, 2 found alive in Mexico kidnapping
by Adrienne Vogt, Mike Hayes and Leinz Vales CNN
Mexico kidnapping — live: Slain victim’s chilling warning before Matamoros tummy tuck trip revealed
by Andrea Blanco, Graeme Massie, and Joe Sommerlad The Independent
Mexicans turn out in droves to protest electoral overhaul, see democracy at risk
by Dave Graham Reuters
Link to Mexico Politics
Mexican bishops respond to data showing increasingly fewer Catholics in their country
by Walter Sanchez Silva ACI Prensa/Catholic News Agency
The last diplomat from the Vatican leaves Nicaragua
by Eduardo Berdejo Catholic news Agency/The Catholic World Report
Nicaragua proposes suspending Vatican ties after comments
by Gabriela Selser and Frances D'Emilio Crux
Holy See urges Nicaragua to promote peaceful coexistence, respect for rights
by Vatican News
Nicaraguan govt shutters Catholic universities, aid agency
by Edgar Beltran The Pillar
With Nicaragua’s Bishop Álvarez in prison, what happens to his diocese?
by The Pillar
Nicaraguan president bans Easter processions and attacks bishops
by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
There's little accountability for clergy abuse in Philippines
by Father Shay Cullen UCA News
It's time to rein in internet platforms
by Father Shay Cullen UCA News
Nearly 70% of Filipino Catholics pray every day
by J-P Mauro Aleteia
Philippines must abolish 'murderous' fraternities
by UCA News
A love of music leads Filipino Muslim to Catholic faith
by UCA News
Jewish refugees celebrate Purim in the Philippines, 1940
by United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Inflammation Genes Show Age-Dependent Link With Autism
by Emily Harris JAMA March 15, 2023
Link to Autism
‘Inequality a major obstacle to cancer research & treatment’
by Devin Watkins Vatican News
Link to Cancer
Israeli scientists find how pancreatic cancer spreads and kills - study
by Judy Siegel-Irzkovich The Jerusalem Post
Appropriateness of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Recommendations Obtained From a Popular Online Chat-Based Artificial Intelligence Model
by Ashish Sarraju, MD, Dennis Bruemmer, MD, PhD, Erik Van Iterson, PhD, et al JAMA March 14, 2023
Link to Cardiovascular Disease
Atrial Pacing for Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Insurance Gender Nondiscrimination Act and Gender-Affirming Surgery in California, Review of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, and more
by Mary McGrae McDermott, MD JAMA March 14, 2023
FDA Approves First Over-the-counter Combined COVID-19 and Flu Test
by Emily Harris JAMA March 8. 2023
Link to COVID-19
Physicians Say an Idaho House Bill That Would Criminalize Administering mRNA Vaccines Is an Attack on the Medical Profession—Even If It Doesn’t Become Law
by Melissa Suran, PhD, MSJ JAMA March 15, 2023
Effect of Tight Glycemic Control on Pancreatic Beta Cell Function in Newly Diagnosed Pediatric Type 1
by Roy Beck, MD, PhD, JAMA February 24, 2023
Link to Diabetes
Autoimmunity in Down Syndrome Linked to Immune System Dysregulation
by Emily Harris JAMA March 8, 2023
Link to Down Syndrome
Universal Adult Hepatitis B Screening and Vaccination as the Path to Elimination
by Samuel So, MBBS, Norah Terrault, MD, MPH. Erin E. Conners, PhD, MPH. JAMA March 10, 2023
A National Hepatitis C Elimination Program in the United States. A Historic Opportunity
by Rachael L. Fleurence, MSc, PhD and Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD JAMA March 9, 2023
Link to Hepatitis C
How We Found That Sites of Previous Ebola Outbreaks Are at Higher Risk Than Before
by Irena Hwang and Al Shaw ProPublica
Link to Ebola
Highlights From CROI, the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections—Postexposure Prophylaxis for Sexually Transmitted Infections, a New Protease Inhibitor for COVID-19, Goals for Preventing HIV Transmission, and More
by Rita Rubin, MA JAMA March 1, 2023
Link to HIV/AIDS
Race-Based Equations Delayed Black Patients From Getting Onto Kidney Transplant Lists—An Unprecedented New Policy Seeks to Undo the Damage
by Jennifer Abbasi JAMA February 27, 2023
Link to Renal Disease
Endovascular Ultrasound Renal Denervation to Treat Hypertension
by Michel Azizi, MD, PhD; Manish Saxena, MBBS, MSc; Yale Wang, MD; et al JAMA February 28, 2023
“Living” Systematic Review of Mental Health During Pandemic
by Emily Harris JAMA March 15, 2023
Link to Mental Health/Illness
Monkeypox (MPV) Response Project for People Living with HIV
by Community Access National Network
Link to Monkeypox
Race-Based Equations Delayed Black Patients From Getting Onto Kidney Transplant Lists—An Unprecedented New Policy Seeks to Undo the Damage
by Jennifer Abbasi JAMA February 27, 2023
Link to Organ Transplantation and to Racial Challenges and Leadership
Ultrasound Treatment Improved Parkinson Disease Symptoms
by Emily Harris JAMA March 8, 2023
Link to Parkinson’s Disease
Effect of Intrapartum Azithromycin vs Placebo on Neonatal Sepsis and Death. A Randomized Clinical Trial.
by Anna Roca, PhD, Bully Camara, MD, Joel D. Bognini, MD; et al. JAMA March 7, 2023
Link to Pregnancy and Pregnancy Challenges
Medicare Advantage Enrollment Among Beneficiaries With End-Stage Renal Disease in the First Year of the 21st Century Cures Act
by Kevin H. Nguyen, PhD, Eunhae G. Oh, MPP, David J. Meyers, PhD, et al JAMA March 14, 2023
Link to Renal Disease
Strategies to Improve Adherence to Skin Self-examination and Other Self-management Practices in People at High Risk of Melanoma
by Deonna M. Ackermann, MPH, Karen Bracken, PhD, Monika Janda, PhD, et al JAMA March 1. 2023
Effect of Induction Therapy With Olamkicept vs Placebo on Clinical Response in Patients With Active Ulcerative Colitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
by Shenghong Zhang, MD, Baili Chen, MD, Bangmao Wang, MD, et al. JAMA March 7. 2024
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February 16, 2023
The Ethics of Expanded Access Research
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Link to Ethics and Ethical Challenges in Healthcare
Antidiscrimination Laws as Essential Tools for Achieving LGBTQ+ Health Equity
by Evan L. Eschliman, MS, Christian N. Adames, MA, Jandoanne D.
Rosen, JD JAMA March 13, 2013
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Moving the Needle to Reduce Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Hepatotoxicity
by Marc G. Ghany, MD, MHSc, and Paul B. Watkins, MD JAMA March 7, 2023
The New Crisis of Increasing All-Cause Mortality in US Children and Adolescents
by Steven H. Woolf, MD, MPH, Elizabeth R. Wolf, MD, MPH, and Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH JAMA March 13, 2023
Menstrual Hygiene With Less Environmental Impact
by Joelle Natalie Mouhanna, MD, Judith Simms-Cendan, MD, and Sabrina Pastor Carvajal, MD3 JAMA March 17, 2023
Association Between California’s State Insurance Gender Nondiscrimination Act and Utilization of Gender-Affirming Surgery
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Kunnath, MPH, et al JAMA March 14, 2023
Efficacy and Safety of Early Administration of 4-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate in Patients With Trauma at Risk of Massive Transfusion: The PROCOAG Randomized Clinical Trial
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Call to ‘abolish the clergy’ ignites controversy in Belgium
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New project to digitize medieval musical manuscripts wins funding
by Aleteia
French prosecutors drop sexual assault probe into cardinal
by Le Monde with AFP
French First Lady Brigitte Macron Loses Lawsuit After Being Accused Of Secretly Undergoing Gender Reassignment Surgery
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French church vandalized with satanic and anarchist graffiti
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France’s Macron risks his government to raise retirement age
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Macron ends Africa tour with wish for fair reset of ties, article with image
by Reuters
Why French Authorities Placed a Young Pablo Picasso Under Surveillance
by Annie Cohen-SolalSmithsonian Magazine
L’Arche after Vanier: ‘We’ve moved on from Jean’
by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Link to Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls
Marcel Lefebvre and the Passion of the Church
by Kennedy Hall OnePeter5
German bishops’ leader wants ‘common line’ on same-sex blessings ahead of synodal way vote
by Luke Coppen The Pillar
These 17th-century monks did a beer fast for Lent
by Catholic News Agency
Women’s ordination, transgender ideology move forward at German Synodal Way
By Jonathan Liedl Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
The German “Catholic” Hymnal Before the Synodal Way
by Jennifer S. Bryson, PhD OnePeter5
Germany’s Synodal Way Hymnal, Part 2: Trojan Horse Hymns
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German bishops apparently ignore Vatican veto
by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Jewish group, German organization urge EU authorities to end pro-Nazi marches
by Canaan Lidor Times of Israel
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Survey: Dramatic drop in volunteers in Dutch parishes after COVID
by Anton de Wit and Katholiek Nieuwsblad Crux
Poland’s ruling nationalists push John Paul II’s legacy to election centre stage
by Marek Strzelecki and Kacper Pempel Reuters
Pope decries human traffickers after Italian migrant boat tragedy
by Devin Watkins Vatican News
Pope prays for migrants lost at sea in most recent Mediterranean tragedy
by Francesca Merlo and Nathan Morley Vatican News
How a forgotten nun’s visions shed ‘new light’ on the life of St. Joseph
by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency/The Catholic Word Report
Vatican prosecutors reveal extraordinary exchange between pope and accused cardinal
by Junno Arocho Esteves Religious News Service
Link to Financial Crimes
Why the Pope Praises Modernist Architects
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Top Vatican official admits spying on banker’s phone
by The Pillar
Nuns fight off Vatican decree ordering removal of their Mother Superior
by Crux
Peña Parra and the rule of law: Has anything changed in the Vatican?
by Ed. Condon The Pillar
German Synodal Way approves same-sex blessings, lay preaching, and reexamination of priestly celibacy
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German gunman kills 6 at Hamburg Jehovah's Witnesses hall
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Pope sends condolences for deadly train collision in Greece
by Devin Watkins Vatican News
Abuse expert Father Hans Zollner looks at the state of the crisis in the church today
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Becciu’s Marogna money was to handle press, claims Chaouqui
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Greek captain faces charges over sinking of cruise liner
by Helena Smith The Observer/The Guardian
Catholic gap year program in Ireland prepares young people for lifelong mission
by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency
Link to Ireland Issues and Challenges
How the Irish monks and saints helped save Europe
by Father Seán Connolly The Catholic Word Report
Signs of hope and renewal amid the dramatic decline of the Catholic Church in Ireland
by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency
Italy shipwreck: At least 58 migrants killed off Calabria coast
by Kathryn Armstrong BBC News
Link to Italy Immigration Challenges
Polish PM defends John Paul II after report he knew of abuse
by The Associated Press/National Catholic Reporter
One Polish Nun’s Quiet Resistance to Communism
by Kristen Van Uden Catholic Exchange
Spanish bishop bans Catholic media service from his diocesan TV station
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Church in Spain has fewer than 1,000 diocesan seminarians for first time in 21 years
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British come to priest’s rescue in US canon law dispute
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UK Parliament makes it illegal to pray near abortion facilities
by Kevin Jones Catholic News Agency/Angelus
British PM drums up support for Northern Ireland deal
by Susy Hodges Vatican News
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Pope doubles down on need for financial trials in Vatican
by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press/Crux
Link to Financial Crimes
Incompetent Superior General dismissed
by CathNews
How to Define "Wokeness"
by Dr. Edward Feser The Catholic World Report
Vatican Observatory provides a book list for science-loving kids
by Christopher M. Graney Aleteia
Spanish bishop bans EWTN from diocesan television station
by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Brexit – live: PM hails ‘decisive breakthrough’ as he holds press conference over NI trade deal
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Boris Johnson was warned against claiming all Covid guidance followed new Partygate evidence reveals
by Adam Forrest and Matt Mathers The Independent
Bishop McAleenan comments on Illegal Migration Bill
by Independent Catholic News
Link to United Kingdom Immigration Challenges
Scottish Catholic Church warns against anti-Christian bias in public life
by Charles Collins Crux
Scottish Bishops' statement on relationship between conscience and politics
by Peter Kearney Independent Catholic News
Catholicism makes a comeback in London
by Lucien de Guise Catholic News Agency
MPs' report calls for laws to rein in banks refusing to cancel debts of low income countries
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Catholic charity says UK plan to ban Channel migrants ‘unworkable’, ‘not rational’
by Charles Collins Crux
Link to United Kingdom Immigration Challenges
Bishops Conference issues report supporting migrants and refugees
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Over 1000 JPIT church leaders oppose 'Illegal Migration Bill'
by Independent Catholic News
London: Prince of Wales opens new homeless projects
by Independent Catholic News
Link to Homeless
Constance Marten’s baby girl ‘Victoria’ found dead in allotment shed, court hears
by Thomas Kingsley The Independent
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Prison chef caught smuggling drugs into Surrey jail finds himself behind bars
by Ruth Ovens Surrey Live
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Harry, Meghan asked to leave UK home in further royal rift
by Banika Kirka The Associated Press
Lockdown breaches ‘would have been obvious to Boris – he could see parties from No 10 flat’
by Kate Devlin The Independent
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Flame: Largest Catholic youth gathering since pandemic
by Independent Catholic News
Link to Youth Challenges and Leadership
MI5 missed ‘significant’ chance to stop Manchester Arena terror attack, inquiry finds
by Lizzie Dearden The Independent
Catholic Excalibur’: The True Story Behind St. Galgano’s Sword
by Solène Tadié National Catholic Register
Survey: Decline in Vocations to the Priesthood Is Worse Where Priests Serve Larger Flocks
by Kevin J. Jones Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register
Three bodies found after five people went missing on night out in Wales
by Matt Mathers The Independent
Censoring Roald Dahl and Ian Fleming has nothing to do with ‘sensitivity’
by The Independent
The BBC is going to have to learn what Gary Lineker already knows – sport is political
by The Independent
Religious education fears fall on deaf ears
by CathNews
Project Compassion helps Priscilla beat drought
by CathNews
Global survey finds many Catholic women want Church reform
by CathNews
Link to Women Challenges and Leadership
Faith communities, elders unite to help solve Alice Springs youth crisis
by CathNews
Link to Youth Challenges and Leadership
Sydney Archdiocese condemns violent behaviour by protesters
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Queensland to ban Nazi swastika tattoos as part of crackdown on hate symbols
by Eden Gillespie The Guardian
Wellington council rethinks after ‘genocide denial’ accusation
by CathNews New Zealand
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