Daily News

Morning must-reads

June 30

Supreme Court: Parents can opt out of LGBT curricula

Says same burdens their right to free exercise of religion

Vatican reports Peter’s Pence had $20M deficit in 2024

$72M of spend went to dicasteries, entities of Holy See

MP denied Communion after assisted-suicide vote

Priest had warned on contravention of Church teaching

Pope ordains 32, urges them to frequent Confession

Reminds all of abundant examples of priestly holiness

Philippines: Youth hold 'Humility Marches' in June

Processions & public acts of reparation in key cities

SCOTUS upholds TX age-verification law for porn sites

Says state is within its authority to shield kids from filth

June 27

SCOTUS: States can withhold Medicaid funds from PP

6-3 decision greenlights cutting public funds for abortion

Vatican security rattled by rabble at papal audience

Barrier almost toppled, Pope hit on head by soft object

West Bank: Christian town persecuted by Israeli settlers

Families have left due to ongoing violence & harassment

Hamburg sex-ed guide is bad fruit of 'Synodal Way'

'Catholic parents are checkmated at every turn,' in 'trap'

Pope decries suffering of Christians in Middle East

Violence rages in Christian East with 'diabolical intensity'

PA: Canonical case to begin for Candy Crush priest

Who got addicted to online video games after an injury

June 26

Pope Leo to bishops: Be ‘firm and decisive’ on abuse

Emphasizes celibacy as 'chastity of heart and conduct'

Iraqi cardinal Sako rips ‘regime change’ efforts

Says imposing outside leader only worsens situation

L.A. parishes see significant decline in Sun. Massgoers

As 'fear has gripped' many immigrants, esp. Hispanics

Bishop Conley condemns 'drag mass' at U. Nebraska

Rubbish by music doctoral student, at Lutheran church

UN report: Prohibit ‘gender transition’ for children

By Special Rapporteur on violence against women, girls

Spanish faithful decry 'restored' face of weeping Virgin

Amateur effort for iconic Our Lady of Hope of Macarena

June 25

Syria: Patriarchs lay to rest church bombing victims

Attack killed 25, left dozens injured; gov't remains quiet

France: Ordinations in decline, except for TLM groups

Although in communion with Pope, they are overlooked

German archdiocese takes heat for sex-ed framework

Promotes 'recognition of diverse identities, orientations'

Vatican jubilee event spotlights vocations in Wichita

Diocese is 'exemplary model' for recruitment, formation

Sacred Heart consecration draws 10,000 to Knock shrine

Lively crowd comprised of Irish & international pilgrims

UN now forecasts a lower and earlier population peak

Further growth only from sub-Saharan Africa, SW Asia

June 24

DOJ sues WA over forced breakage of confession seal

Says law 'violates free exercise of religion for all Catholics'

Iranian missile damages Franciscan parish in Israel

Priest decries destruction in Jaffa and tragedy in Gaza

Vancouver: MAiD facility quietly opens at Catholic hosp.

A gov't-ordered euthanasia clinic operated by the gov't

Hong Kong: Cdl. Zen offers TLM with procession after

Sends strong signal to Chinese Catholics & to Pope Leo

India: Agreement reached in Syro-Malabar liturgy war?

Local priests wait in hope for final word from archbishops

New Illinois abortion clinic advertises 34-week limit

Brazenly flouts law because state AG is pro-death activist

June 23

After Iran strikes, Pope urges stop to 'tragedy of war'

'More than ever, humanity cries out and pleads for peace'

USCCB prez: Pray to end 'proliferation of acts of war'

Broglio: 'Beg the Prince of Peace for an end to hostilities'

Toledo, in Spain, boasts grandest Corpus Christi feast

Ten days of Masses, procession, adoration, & bullfights

U.S.: Nat'l Eucharistic Pilgrimage concludes in L.A.

With Corpus Christi Mass celebrated by nuncio, Gomez

Pope to Italy's bishops: AI/tech is threat to our dignity

Humans will be flattened by 'automatisms, simulations'

Pew: Young adults plan for fewer kids than ever before

A full third of U.S. women ages 20-24 report wanting none

June 20

DC, VA, MD Catholic parishes mark Juneteenth holiday

With Masses, lectures, kids' activities, and fellowship

U.S.: Interest in vocation to consecrated virginity grows

But many vocations directors, bishops know little about it

New Australian archbishop supports women’s diaconate

Mackinlay was also a drafter of the Synod final document

L.A. archdiocese trims end of Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Due to immigration-related protests, police activity in area

Pope Leo praises the beauty & harmony of polyphony

A musical form 'full of meaning' for prayer, Christian life

Cardinal: Philippines gripped by online gambling crisis

Says the casino in your pocket 'will empty your pockets'

June 19

SCOTUS upholds Tenn. ban on trans 'care’ for children

Major win for the 27 states that have passed similar laws

Vatican plugs Peter’s Pence donations to help new Pope

Collection to take place on Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul

Nichols: UK Church facilities won't do assisted suicide

Catholic hospices, care homes would be forced to close

Abortion Pill Rescue Network reports 7,000 babies saved

Reversal drug saves little child by restoring progesterone

Traditionis custodes implementation breeds disunity

Thus exacerbating the problem it was meant to address

Iraqi, Lebanese militias staying out of Iran-Israel war

20 Muslim, Arab nations advocate nuclear-free Middle East

June 18

U.S. bishops mull new abuse safeguarding document

Floated by Archbp. McKnight of KC, an update to Dallas

USCCB prez Broglio backs immigrants, rips ICE raids

'Enforcement alone cannot be the solution' to problem

Christian family killed in first Iranian strike on Israel

They lived in Christian-Muslim town in northern Israel

British lawmakers vote to decriminalize all abortions

Part of broader crime bill going next to House of Lords

Vatican press, HarperCollins republish Rerum Novarum

Intro begins: Yesterday, the industrial revolution. Today, AI

450 children receive First Communion in Qaraqosh, Iraq

Where Christian population halved after 2014 ISIS foray

June 17

Cardinal Burke appeals for restoration of the TLM

Hopes Leo will 'continue to develop' BXVI's approach

SCOTUS orders NY to revisit abortion-mandate case

After recent ruling on 1A protections for religious orgs

SIPRI: Asia at forefront of new nuclear arms race

U.S.-Russia agreements expire soon; AI adds to risk

Pope Leo to resume summer stays at Castel Gandolfo

Town officials expect his arrival during first week of July

New movements offer start to re-evangelizing Spain

Leaders aim to turn 'retreat highs' into full lives of faith

Bipartisan Congressional bill would make birth 'free'

For the insured, by listing pregnancy care as essential

June 16

Pope prays for victims of ‘terrible massacre’ in Nigeria

200 living at local Catholic mission were 'brutally killed'

EU youth present spiritual-renewal project to Pope

'Another Europe is possible' via pilgrimages, evangelization

PP in crisis, may close 200 abortion centers if defunded

Faces federal probe for Medicaid fraud, baby-parts sales

White Sox stadium hosts celebration of Pope Leo

Featuring his first-ever address to the U.S. via video

Pope’s boyhood home in Chicago could sell for $1M+

Before conclave it was on the market for $199,000

Nat'l Eucharistic pilgrims plagued by hostile protesters

San Angelo TX bishop calls in Knights on Bikes to patrol

June 13

Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati to be canonized 9/7

Two young blesseds are beloved for their vibrant faith

Israel attacks military targets in Iran; Tehran responds

Cardinal decries preemptive attacks, urges dialogue

Jesuit superior in Holy Land laments tragedy of war

Rues that gov't leaders 'seem to have no conscience'

Southern Baptist Convention condemns abortion pills

For first time this year; they number 12.7M members

Nuncio to Ukraine has remained throughout war

Says, 'Hope lies in prayer' & prayer 'will win the peace'

French president aims to ban social media for kids

Australians passed first such ban, to kick in Dec. 10

June 12

Pope restores tradition of pallium for archbishops

To be imposed by nuncios; discontinued by Francis in '15

United Nations solution to fertility crisis faces criticism

Asserts 'real crisis' is lack of 'reproductive autonomy'

China accepts Leo's appointment of auxiliary bishop

Vatican announces new 'fruit of dialogue' with Beijing

Putin-Leo XIV talk 'opens new page' in relations

Says Russian ambassador to Vatican, stressing peace

FL school choice boosts Catholic school enrollment

A 12% increase, in contrast to 13% decline nationwide

UK school founded by saint succumbs to 'Pride'

King’s was begun by Augustine of Canterbury in 597 A.D.

June 11

Buffalo’s parishes to give $80M toward bankruptcy plan

In sums ranging from 10 to 80% of their unrestricted cash

Czech Jesuits investigate Aletti Center community

Linked to Rupnik; as 'disturbing facts have come to light'

NY legislature legalizes medically assisted suicide

Following 11 other states & D.C. down the slippery slope

Cdl. Ambongo to Trump: ‘Africa is important to the U.S.’

Says benefits of partnership will go to U.S.'s adversaries

Embryo screening firm makes 'designer babies' reality

Biotech firm examines embryos for 900 conditions, traits

Central African Rep. bishops appeal for end to violence

Nation of 5.7M is 76% Christian; in civil war since 2012