Pope voices ‘pain’ over deaths in Canada (AP) Pope Francis on Sunday expressed his pain over the discovery in Canada of the remains of 215 Indigenous students of church-run residential schools and pressed religious and political authorities to shed light on “this sad affair.” But he didn’t offer the apology sought by the Canadian prime minister.

In Australia, two brothers ordained priests on the same day (CNS) For the first time in Sydney’s history, two brothers have been ordained to the priesthood on the same day. Siblings Daniel and Stephen Drum were ordained May 29 by Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher at St. Mary’s Cathedral in front of more than 700 people, including 90 of their closest family. The family’s vocations story does not stop there; younger sibling Rosie has been a sister with the Missionaries of God’s Love for more than 10 years…

Survey shows number of deacons dropping (CNS) Based on responses to a questionnaire sent to all U.S. dioceses, the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate estimates there are about 19,000 deacons in the United States today. The number, though, is dropping, mirroring trends seen in religious life and the priesthood for the past half-century…

Catholic priest among protestors arrested at Ohio abortion clinic (WKYC) Four protesters — including a Catholic priest — were arrested Friday morning after they refused to leave a Cuyahoga Falls abortion clinic, police confirmed to 3News. Officers were called to the Northeast Ohio Women’s Center on State Road just before 11:30 a.m. for a report of trespassers at the building. Members of the pro-life organization Red Rose Rescue apparently did not comply with authorities’ requests to leave the facility, leading to them being taken into custody “without incident…”

The impact of pregnancy loss on fathers (OSV) I’ve long considered St. Joseph my patron saint. Many times, I have turned to him when discerning major life decisions, and I’ve experienced important subtle blessings on his feast day. But in the past year, his patronage has meant even more…

Catholic priests compete in ‘bake-off’ for charity (WBAY-TV) Catholic priests with the Diocese of Madison are competing for the title “star baker.” In the Great Mercy Match, four contestants are perfecting their bakes and recording it for people to vote online. Every vote is ten dollars that go towards the Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation, to ultimately serve people in need…