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‘Renewed momentum’ in the US to end capital punishment
Five years after Pope Francis updated the Catechism of the Catholic Church to clarify the Church’s teaching on the death penalty, there is “renewed momentum” in the United States to end the practice, a leading Catholic activist said. Source: OSV News.
Suspect arrested after US priest killed in stabbing attack
A Catholic priest in Nebraska died on Sunday after being stabbed at a parish rectory. Police have identified a suspect. Source: CNA.
Bishop prays for healing, consolation in wake of latest US mass shootings
The Archbishop of Las Vegas has offered his thoughts and prayers for the victims and survivors of a mass shooting at the University of Nevada on Wednesday. Source: Crux.
FBI director clashes with senators over leaked memo targeting Catholics
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation director has clashed with Republicans over a leaked memo that alleged political extremism in some Catholic groups. Source: UCA News.
US priest marries 18-year-old woman in civil ceremony
A soon-to-be-laicised American priest has civilly married the young woman with whom he fled to Europe in July. Source: OSV News.
Abortion to be ‘preeminent priority’ in voting guide for US Catholics
The United States bishops will continue to highlight the threat of abortion as a “preeminent priority” in the introduction to a guide they’ll disseminate to Catholic voters ahead of the 2024 election. Source: CNA.
Outspoken critic of Pope removed from leadership of US diocese
Following a recent visitation and several instances of outspoken opposition to the current papacy, the Vatican announced on Saturday that US Bishop Joseph Strickland has been removed from the leadership of his Texas diocese. Source: Crux.
Pope offers prayers after mass shooting in US
After the “unspeakable tragedy” of the shooting rampage that left 18 people dead and another dozen injured in Lewiston, Maine, Pope Francis prayed that God would give the entire United States his “blessings of strength and peace”. Source: OSV News.
US seminary starts preparatory year program for priest candidates
A United States seminary has launched a yearlong program to better introduce Catholic men studying for the priesthood to the basics of faith formation, spiritual direction and service to the local community. Source: NCR Online.