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Vatican gives Texas bishop ‘full governing powers’ over Carmelite convent
The Vatican has declared a Texas bishop to be the “pontifical commissary” of a Carmelite monastery, giving him “full governing powers” over the cloistered community. Source: OSV News.
Cardinal asks Americans to forgo right to bear arms
Amid a mounting debate in the US over gun control, Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark has entered the fray with a different argument: That people should voluntarily forgo their Second Amendment right to bear arms, for the betterment of society. Source: Crux.
Pope Francis says US-Mexico border situation a ‘serious problem’
Pope Francis says the migration crisis between Mexico and the United States is a “serious problem” and praised a US bishop for efforts in caring for the migrants. Source: OSV News.
Missouri miracle? Body of Benedictine Sister thought to be incorrupt
Hundreds of pilgrims have descended on a Benedictine monastery for religious sisters in rural Missouri after exhumed remains of the contemplative order’s African-American foundress appear to be incorrupt, four years after her death. Source: CNA.
Majority of Americans ‘seldom’ or ‘never’ attend religious services: Survey
A new survey casts doubt on the religious fervour of Americans, with only 16 per cent of respondents saying that religion is the most important thing in their lives. Source: OSV News.
Bishops with dioceses bordering Mexico reaffirm humanitarian commitment
Eight United States Catholic bishops whose dioceses share a border with Mexico reaffirmed their commitment to promoting human dignity and their cooperation with government officials as the Church and its partner organisations provide humanitarian aid. Source: OSV News.
US archdiocese to probe Church connection to slavery
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has formed a 17-member commission to research its ties to slavery going back hundreds of years. Source: UCA News.
Chicago parish collects 166 weapons in gun buyback event
In an attempt to prevent gun violence and “build a culture of peace”, a large Catholic parish in the Chicago Archdiocese collected 166 guns at a drive-through gun buyback event. Source: NCR Online.
US Government backs down over order to extinguish sanctuary candle
With a potential lawsuit looming, the US Government has issued a waiver to allow a Catholic hospital in Oklahoma to keep the flame of its chapel sanctuary candle burning. Source: Crux.