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Catholic pro-life student attacked at public school, school criticized for lack of protection

by Joe Bukuras Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 26, 2022 / 03:05 am Seven students have been suspended from Hunterdon Central Regional High School in New Jersey — and seven “extended detentions” given, with more disciplinary measures possibly to come — after a rowdy pro-abortion protest by students resulted in the …
Catholic community ministers to Texas shooting victims: ‘God’s love will prevail’

Parishioners mourn at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on May 25, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. On May 24, 21 people were killed, including 19 children, during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. The shooter, identified as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, was reportedly killed by law enforcement. | Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images. by …
Bishop Flores on Texas elementary school shooting: ‘Don’t tell me that guns aren’t the problem’

by Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, May 25, 2022 / 07:55 am Bishop Daniel Flores said on Wednesday that he was sick of hearing people say that “guns aren’t the problem” after a gunman killed at least 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school. “We sacralize death’s instruments …
Pope Francis: ‘My heart is broken’ over Texas elementary school shooting

By CNA Staff Vatican City, May 25, 2022 / 03:08 am Pope Francis said on Wednesday that his heart was broken by the killing of at least 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Texas. Speaking at the end of his general audience in St. Peter’s Square on …
Texas elementary school shooting: US Catholic bishops lament ‘epidemic of evil and violence’

by CNA Staff Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 25, 2022 / 02:45 am The U.S. Catholic bishops said on Tuesday that the country was facing an “epidemic of evil and violence” after a gunman killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Texas. In a statement issued on May 24, …
Nancy Pelosi doubles down on abortion support in response to Communion ban

by CNA Staff Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 24, 2022 / 12:13 pm Responding publicly for the first time to her archbishop barring her from Holy Communion in her home diocese, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remained defiant Tuesday in her support of abortion. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone announced May 20 that the California …
Pope Francis names Arkansas priest to lead Diocese of St. Augustine

by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, May 24, 2022 / 05:15 am Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed Arkansas priest Father Erik Pohlmeier as the next bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine, Florida. Bishop-elect Pohlmeier, 50, will succeed Bishop Felipe J. Estévez, 76, whose retirement was accepted by Pope Francis on May 24. Pohlmeier’s …
Archbishop Cordileone responds to criticism that he’s ‘politicizing the Eucharist’

by CNA Staff Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 23, 2022 / 19:47 pm San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone on Monday responded to criticism that he is “politicizing” the Eucharist by denying Nancy Pelosi Holy Communion, saying he would prefer the Democratic House Speaker remain in office “and become an advocate for …
Detroit’s new auxiliary is an archbishop and veteran Vatican diplomat

by CNA Staff Vatican City, May 23, 2022 / 05:22 am Pope Francis on Monday named an archbishop who served as an apostolic nuncio in Central Asia as an auxiliary bishop of the Detroit archdiocese. The Holy See press office said on May 23 that Archbishop Paul Fitzpatrick Russell, the former apostolic …
Not over the rainbow, yet: Lawsuit blocks Catholic University’s auction of ‘Wizard of Oz’ dress

by Kevin J. Jones Denver Newsroom, May 22, 2022 / 12:12 pm A dress worn by Judy Garland in her classic role as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” is now the main character in a surprise drama. Supporting characters are the Catholic University of America and some relatives of …