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Aug. 7 marks 90th anniversary of Spanish ‘execution’ of Sacred Heart of Jesus statue

The site was subsequently retaken by Nationalist forces on November 6, 1936. Troops under the command of General José Enrique Varela attended a Mass of reparation officiated by a military chaplain.

Baltimore Archdiocese suspends deacon from ministry after arrest over solicitation of a minor

Deputies arrested Deacon Kenneth Goedeke after he reportedly arranged a meeting with what he believed was a 15-year-old boy.

Poland prepares for possible papal visit

No date has been set, but the Polish government and bishops’ conference are jointly preparing for what would be Leo XIV’s first visit to the country as pope.

The pope is ‘very eager to come to Mexico,’ Vatican secretary of state tells Mexican president

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s recent visit to Mexico “rekindles” the hope the pope will visit the country, the country’s bishops said.

Parish priest: Israeli settlers’ push to drive Christians from Taybeh continues

In addition to being the only remaining entirely Christian village in the region, Taybeh is also globally renowned for its beer.

Vatican releases schedule for Pope Leo’s September trip to France

The pontiff will meet with authorities, clergy, religious, and young people, celebrate three public Masses, and meet with victims of clerical sexual abuse.

Beatification cause of Tanzania’s first president now at witness interrogation stage

The beatification cause of Servant of God Julius Kambarage Nyerere has reached the stage of interrogating witnesses, the Tanzanian Catholic bishop involved in the process said.

Peruvian researcher: Big mistake to think ‘the Catholic faith was imposed on the Incas’

The author of “The Catholic Incas” discusses “an entire history that, unfortunately, is not taught.”

Federal court hears arguments on Oklahoma’s ban for religious charter schools

Oklahoma’s Statewide Charter School Board wants to approve religious charter schools, but a ruling from the Oklahoma Supreme Court and efforts by the state attorney general prevent it from doing so.

Family learns hospice bed opened as father faced scheduled assisted suicide

A Canadian woman said her father’s assisted suicide came after failed efforts to secure hospice care, as Catholic ministries challenge New York’s assisted suicide law in court.