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Four killed in US high school shooting
Two students and two teachers were killed at a Georgia high school on Wednesday in a mass shooting authorities say was committed by a 14-year-old male student at the school. Source: The Guardian.
Cemetery says ‘natural burial’ aligns with Catholic teaching
The Chicago Archdiocese is offering a new “natural burial” option at one of its cemeteries, which officials say will help “honour the dignity of life” while respecting the environment. Source: CNA.
Medical exam helps build case that body of Benedictine nun incorrupt
The results of a medical examination of the body of a Benedictine nun have confirmed that there were no signs of decomposition when her body was exhumed last year, according to a statement from the Kansas City-St Joseph Diocese in Missouri. Source: National Catholic Register.
US Cardinal stresses need for unity at LGBTQ conference
Speaking at a US conference for Catholics who identify as LGBTQ, Cardinal Wilton Gregory stressed the need for unity in what he called “an extraordinary if not risky moment for our Church and country”. Source: CNA.
Harris picks Minnesota Governor Walz as running mate
US Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, a Minnesota Lutheran, as her running mate for the presidential election. Source: NCR Online.
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.