Headlines for July 15, 2024

Ordered from most to least recent.

 Without mentioning Trump by name, Vatican statement expresses concern following assassination attempt
 Venezuela’s bishops call for end of political persecution of opposition
 Pope Francis: Communion, sobriety are ‘indispensable values for a Church to be missionary’
 Irish priest refuses Communion to pro-abortion politician
 Holy See calls on wealthier nations to forgive debts of poor small island nations
 Senior Russian Orthodox official meets with Pope, Curial officials, discusses Fiducia Supplicans
 New Zealand bishop orders traditionalist priests to leave diocese
 Pope seeks Virgin Mary’s intercession for peace
 Vatican official is ‘very encouraged’ by East African bishops’ abuse-prevention efforts

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Seventh Day within the Octave of Christmas; Opt Mem of St. Sylvester I, Pope

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It is the Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord [Christmas]. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Sylvester I, Pope and Confessor (died…

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