The Tablet won best weekly newspaper of the year among Catholic publications at this year’s Catholic Media Conference in Baltimore June 9, where the newspaper, along with Nuestra Voz, Currents News, and DeSales Media, took home 35 other awards for print, graphics, videos, and digital work from the past year.
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New York AG Sues Red Rose Rescue Over Disruptive Tactics At Abortion Clinics
The confrontational tactics of the Michigan-based pro-life group Red Rose Rescue have been met with a federal lawsuit from New York State Attorney General Letitia James, who accused the group’s activists of “terrorizing” patients and staff at abortion clinics in the state.
Vatican Judges Order Activists To Pay $30,000 In Damages
The Vatican’s criminal court ordered two climate activists to pay more than $30,000 in damages after they glued themselves to an ancient sculpture in the Vatican Museums to draw attention to the effects of climate change.
Priest Shot In The Back In Nigeria Seen As Tragic Addition To Ongoing Christian Persecution In Country
The killing of Father Charles Igechi June 7 is further evidence of Christian persecution in Nigeria, church officials in the country say.
Pope Continues Recovery Working, Resting, Praying
As Pope Francis continued a smooth recovery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, he was back to work and shared a Sunday meal with his closest collaborators, the Vatican said.
Bishop Brennan Reconsecrates St. Joseph Church After Desecration
Bishop Robert Brennan reconsecrated St. Joseph Church in Astoria June 9 after the church was desecrated June 5.
Pope Thanks Well-Wishers For Prayers; Vatican Says Recovery Going Smoothly
Pope Francis has thanked people for their prayers and many messages of support and affection, said Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office, in a written statement the evening of June 9.
Catholic Experts Weigh In On Donald Trump’s Latest Indictment And Potential Impact On 2024 Campaign
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted in a case concerning his alleged mishandling of classified documents, the second time he has faced criminal charges in the midst of his third bid for the White House.
While Russians Shell Humanitarian Convoy of Ukraine Chief Rabbi In Flooded Kherson, Bishops Call For Prayers, Thank Pope Francis For His Closeness
On June 6, damage to the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant, located in Ukraine’s Kherson region, released some 18 cubic kilometers of water from the Kakhovka Reservoir, putting 42,000 people at flood risk. At least 29 towns and villages along the Dnipro River have been flooded so far.
Young Catholic Man Saves Kids in French Park Attack
A young French Catholic is being credited with saving four children and two adults who were wounded in an attack at a playground in the French Alpine town of Annecy.
