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Eucharistic Congress ‘catches attention of Catholic world’
The United States’ National Eucharistic Congress has caught the attention of the Catholic world, according to Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Richard Umbers. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Biden pulls out of presidential race, endorses Harris
President Joe Biden – just the second Catholic to lead the United States – has pulled out of the 2024 presidential election race. Source: NCR Online.
Americans ask Vatican not to further restrict Latin Mass
Following the example of a group of British cultural identities, a group of American Catholic and non-Catholic personalities have asked Pope Francis not to further restrict the traditional Latin Mass. Source: NCR Online.
Leading US Bishop backs Australian bid to host Eucharistic Congress
A United States bishop has endorsed Australia’s bid to host the 2028 International Eucharistic Congress, promising “if Sydney does it, I will be there”. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Trump names Catholic senator as running mate
Donald Trump has named Ohio senator JD Vance, a Catholic, as his running mate on the Republican ticket for the United States presidential election in November. Source: OSV News.
Vatican, US Catholic leaders pray for victims of Trump attack
The Vatican yesterday expressed “concern” over the assassination attempt on former United States President Donald Trump and said the attack “wounds people and democracy, causing suffering and death”. Source: NCR Online.
US state orders public schools to display Ten Commandments in every classroom
Louisiana has become the first state in the United States to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. Source: NCR Online.
Comic ponders the marvels of Catholic justice heroes
The creator of a webcomic series that discusses racism and social justice in American Catholic history says it’s important to confront uncomfortable truths to build a more just and equitable future. Source: Redemptorists of Oceania.
US bishops’ canonical committee to analyse case of transgender hermit
United States Catholic bishops have asked for guidance from their episcopal conference following the public disclosure of transgenderism by a Lexington diocesan hermit. Source: OSV News.