After two years serving as the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Joseph Donnelly will soon step down from the post and return to his home state of Indiana, the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See announced in a May 30 social media post.
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Eucharistic Pilgrimage Chaplain Has Seen ‘Heroism’ Along the Route
When the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passed through the Bronx May 24, Father Roger Landry witnessed what he describes as the heroic efforts of an older woman, who insisted on getting out of her wheelchair to kneel before Jesus.
Contraception Emerging as 2024 Campaign Issue for Both Parties
Contraception is becoming a campaign issue in the 2024 election. Former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, made comments suggesting openness to regulations on contraception before backtracking on May 21. The next day, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he plans to hold a vote in June on legislation that would protect access to contraception nationwide.
Experts: Trump’s Felony Conviction is Historic, With Potential Ramifications for U.S.
Former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, was found guilty on all 34 felony counts by a Manhattan jury agreeing unanimously that he falsified business records in paying hush money to an adult film actress in the closing days of the 2016 campaign.
WWII Survivor Remembered the ‘Hell’ of D-Day, and ‘9,400 Kids’ Who Didn’t Come Home
Frank DeVita had an early start 80 years ago on June 6, 1944, in the choppy waters near Normandy, France.
Nebraska Voters Could Be Faced With A Trio Of Abortion-Related Measures on Ballots This Year
Several states this year will have abortion-related constitutional amendment measures on the ballot, but in Nebraska, voters could potentially see three different abortion initiatives.
Report: U.S. Catholics ‘Desire to Rebuild and Strengthen Our Communion’
To address noticeable tensions, American Catholics want Church leaders to foster unity through promoting interculturality and greater co-responsibility, and for them to better articulate Church teaching, according to the latest synod synthesis report for the American Church.
St. Dymphna, Patron Saint of Mental Illness, Gains Renewed Attention
A Catholic look at May as Mental Health Awareness Month would be incomplete without considering the patron saint of mental health issues, St. Dymphna, whose feast day was May 15.
Only in Print: Praying for your Parish, Daily Prayers and Reflections for Pastoral Staff
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After Legal Battle, Virginia Knights of Columbus Get Permit for Memorial Day Service at Cemetery
A Virginia Knights of Columbus council that was banned from its annual tradition of a Memorial Day Mass in a national cemetery has now gained a permit allowing the service to take place.
