Why has a Vatican judge ordered Cardinal Becciu and nine others to stand trial?: A CNA explainer
by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jul 3, 2021 / 11:50 am The Vatican’s court announced Saturday that it had indicted 10 individuals, including Cardinal Angelo Becciu, on charges including abuse of office, embezzlement, and fraud, and that a trial will begin July 27. What is the story behind the trial? …
Shine On: The Gift of Freedom
Before Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical, Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson’s place in the minds of many Americans was simple: founding father, third President, sculpted into Mount Rushmore. After Hamilton… well, let’s just say he’s probably now known more for his flamboyant portrayal. I want to shine a light on one of Jefferson’s …
Cardinal Becciu to stand trial at Vatican for embezzlement and abuse of office
by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jul 3, 2021 / 05:30 am The Vatican announced Saturday that Cardinal Angelo Becciu will be tried on charges of embezzlement and abuse of office. The Vatican court also announced it will hold a criminal trial against nine people and four corporations in connection with …
‘Lourdes Nights’ to draw pilgrims to French shrine after pandemic closure
by CNA Staff Lourdes, France, Jul 2, 2021 / 12:00 pm The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has launched a series of summer evening events to draw pilgrims back to the shrine as pandemic restrictions ease. The initiative, called “Lourdes Nights,” will be held at the shrine in southwestern …
July 3: St. Thomas, Apostle
On July 3, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Thomas the Apostle. Best known for his initial unwillingness to believe the other apostles in their claim that Jesus had risen from the dead, St. Thomas can teach the faithful about believing without seeing. As an apostle, Thomas was …
Venerable Augustus Tolton a model of handling racial injustice, Philly archbishop says
by CNA Staff Philadelphia, Pa., Jul 1, 2021 / 15:01 pm Venerable Augustus Tolton, the first widely recognized African-American priest, is a model for how to overcome racism and persecution, the Archbishop of Philadelphia said last week. “The way Tolton internalized and processed hurt, rejection and injustice” shows “a way …
Louisiana senate recognizes Year of St Joseph
by CNA Staff Baton Rouge, La., Jul 1, 2021 / 20:01 pm The Louisiana State Senate has passed a resolution recognizing May 1 as St. Joseph the Worker Day in the state. The resolution was passed in the spirit of the Church’s year of St. Joseph, which the resolution says …
US Supreme Court rules against California’s nonprofit donor disclosure rule
by CNA Staff Washington D.C., Jul 2, 2021 / 01:01 am The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that California violated the First Amendment by requiring charitable organizations operating in the state to disclose the names and addresses of their major donors. In the 6-3 decision, delivered by Chief Justice John …
Pope Francis: 2022 World Meeting of Families will include local gatherings
Vatican City, Jul 2, 2021 / 07:40 am Pope Francis called Friday for local gatherings to be held across the globe at the same time as next year’s World Meeting of Families in Rome. “At past meetings, most families stayed at home,” the pope said in a video message July …
A Letter from Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr on Beacons of Light
July 1, 2021 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, we give thanks to our generous God for the many blessings He has bestowed on us and look forward with expectant faith to what is to come. Much has changed …
