Pope to visit Canada (AP) The Vatican says Pope Francis has agreed to visit Canada to help ongoing efforts at reconciliation with Indigenous peoples following shocking revelations of the Catholic church’s role in the abuse and deaths of thousands of native children…
Catholic doctor honored for service during pandemic (CNA) A neurologist who responded to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City in 2020 has been awarded this year’s Catholic Doctor of the Year Award. Major Daniel E. O’Connell, MD, MPH, received the award Oct. 26 during the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ Mass for Catholic Healthcare Professionals…
Priest killed while bicycling (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Parishioners of a Roman Catholic church in Burnsville are mourning the death of their spiritual leader, who was hit by a motorist and killed while riding his bike in Rosemount. Risen Savior Church announced Tuesday that the Rev. Dennis Dempsey, who came to the parish only three months ago, was the bicyclist who was traveling on the shoulder when he struck about 3:20 p.m. Monday by a car on westbound County Road 42 near W. 145th Street. By the time police officers arrived, Dempsey was already dead…
Pope sends video message to Mosul (Crux) Eight months after visiting Iraq’s war-torn city Mosul, Pope Francis sent a message to the citizens, saying that he remembers the destruction he witnessed. “I pray that the Lord will visit Mosul, and give her consolation after so much suffering,” Francis said. “I pray for all the citizens who died, those who were tortured, those who suffered violence. I pray for the families that today are working to rebuild the city. I pray for friendship among the people of Mosul. All brothers. I pray for Mosul…”
The story behind the viral “church brawl” video (Where Peter Is) It appears that this incident may have nothing at all to do with mask mandates. According to documents filed with the Superior Court of Pierce County, Washington, a petition for a Sexual Assault Protection Order was filed against Fr. Brunet by a man on September 27, 2021, who wrote that the reason for the order was that, “My son will be sexually abused…”
