Pope appoints new nuncio to Israel and Cyprus (Vatican News) On the day the Vatican celebrates the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis appointed Filipino Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana as Apostolic Nuncio to Israel and Cyprus and Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine. The prelate has represented the Holy See on four continents: Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Now Pope Francis is calling him to carry out an important mission in the Holy Land…
Canadian leader calls for apology from pope (AP) Canada’s Indigenous services minister said Wednesday that Pope Francis needs to issue a formal apology for the role the Catholic Church played in Canada’s residential school system, days after the remains of 215 children were located at what was once the country’s largest such school…
Catholic group sues over rejection of chapel (AP) A Roman Catholic group dedicated to a popular Italian saint sued a southeastern Michigan township Wednesday after the local government rejected plans for a chapel and prayer trail in a wooded area…
Nigerian archbishop prays for killer’s conversion at funeral of murdered priest (CNA) As he presided at the burial ceremony of a murdered priest on Tuesday, a Nigerian archbishop urged Catholics to pray for the killers’ conversion. Archbishop Matthew Man-oso Ndagoso made the appeal on June 1 at the burial of Fr. Alphonsus Bello at Our Lady of Apostles Catholic Church in Kaduna, north-western Nigeria, reported ACI Africa, CNA’s African news partner…
Bishop takes part in Pride Month event (CNA) Catholic dissenters and LGBT activists on Tuesday hosted an online Pride Month “blessing” in reaction to a Vatican statement reiterating that same-sex unions cannot be blessed. Speakers made comments that rejected Catholic teaching, talking about “God’s triumph of queer love” or declaring that pride is not sin but “salvation” and “a promise of liberation for all.” Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., of Lexington, made an appearance, delivering a simple, general blessing inviting the attendees to a deeper relationship with God and to know his love…
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