Headlines for July 22, 2024

Ordered from most to least recent.

 Vatican newspaper praises ‘noble’ Biden withdrawal
 ‘Only if we learn how to rest can we have compassion,’ Pope tells pilgrims
 Transferring primatial see, Pope names new Primate of Argentina
 Cardinal Parolin visits Ukraine, preaches at annual Marian pilgrimage
 National Eucharistic Congress concludes following massive Eucharistic procession
 Vatican archives show bid to discipline Maciel in 1950s
 Archbishop Aymond denies knowledge of abuse by acquaintances
 New Belarusian bishop was previously detained by regime
 Vatican diplomat raps focus on economic growth
 Irish investigators say deceased bishop was ‘sexual predator’
 Fertility rates worldwide continue to plunge
 Vatican-affiliated scholar sees Biden withdrawal as end of ‘conciliar Catholicism’
 ‘Illegal occupation’: Vatican newspaper highlights court ruling on Israel and Palestinian territories
 Theme announced for US bishops’ NFP Awareness Week

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Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas); Opt Mem of St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr

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Today is the Fifth day within the Octave of Christmas. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket (1118-1170), bishop and martyr. He was born in London and after studying in Paris, he first became chancellor to the king and then in 1162 was chosen Archbishop of Canterbury. He…

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