Pope Francis meets European Parliament president after abortion vote
The conversation “focused on the need to protect the weakest and most vulnerable.”
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Lebanon’s identity at risk, Vatican foreign minister says | Crux Now
Pope Francis’s upcoming July 1 meeting with the Christian leaders of Lebanon was never intended to include politicians, according to the Vatican’s foreign minister.
New Manila prelate vows to be a ‘listening shepherd’ to his flock
Cardinal Jose Advincula, the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Manila, vowed to be “a listening shepherd” as he starts this week to lead his new flock in the face of pastoral challenges.
Vatican ‘deeply concerned’ about the potential collapse of Lebanon
Archbishop Paul Gallagher said the pope could visit the country at “the beginning of next year.”
Street preacher to receive £3,250 payout from police over wrongful arrest
A Christian street preacher arrested "for preaching on gay rights and abortion" has won his legal challenge against West Yorkshire Police.
Vatican asks for donations to Peter’s Pence ahead of annual collection
In 2020, Catholics gave $52.7 million to Peter's Pence -- down 18% from 2019.
Catholic bishops lament European Parliament abortion vote
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki said the vote signaled that the EU was embracing “a culture of death and exclusion.”
European Parliament backs ‘extreme’ abortion report despite protests
The report describes abortion as “essential healthcare” and seeks to redefine conscientious objection as a “denial of medical care.”
Chileans to pray ‘Rosary of Hope’ for drafting of new Constitution
Beginning Wednesday, June 23, Catholics in Chile will pray a rosary every week for the Holy Spirit to guide the work of drafting a new constitution for the country.
Criminal Investigation of Church in Vietnam over COVID-19 Confirmed - Morningstar News
The threat of investigating a church for possible criminal activity in the spread of COVID-19 in Vietnam was confirmed in a letter on Friday (June 18) from officials to a recently formed house-church alliance, sources said.
