Archive for June 7, 2023

Pope Francis enters the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall in a wheelchair on May 5, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus,Tyler Arnold

Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a timeline of his medical issues in recent years

The 86-year-old pope has faced several painful medical conditions over the last few years. Read more

Jesuits accused of abuse in Bolivia in May 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Abel Camasca

Six Jesuits reportedly under investigation for cover-up of sexual abuse in Bolivia

In addition to allegations of the sexual abuse of minors by a number of deceased Jesuits in Bolivia, six others... Read more

Pope Francis greeted pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, a few hours before he will be hospitalized for abdominal surgery under general anesthesia.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares,Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis hospitalized for abdominal surgery

The operation was planned by the pope’s medical team in recent days after it became necessary due to a hernia... Read more

Pope Francis prayed before a relic of St. Therese of Lisieux at the beginning of his general audience in St. Peter's Square, and shortly before going to the hospital for an abdominal surgery, on June 7, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis prayed with relic of St. Thérèse of Lisieux before surgery

One of Pope Francis’ last gestures before undergoing abdominal surgery was to pray before a relic of St. Thérèse of... Read more

The one-year-old “What Is A Woman?” documentary by The Daily Wire's Matt Walsh has amassed more than 177 million views in less than a week on Twitter.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

‘What Is A Woman?’ just passed 177 million views on Twitter. Why did it go viral?

The Daily Wire’s one-year-old film starring Matt Walsh has racked up millions of views recently on social media. What’s behind... Read more

Pope Francis on the morning of June 7, 2023 shortly before heading to the hospital for abdominal surgery greets pilgrims at his general audience in St. Peter's Square.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis’ appointments canceled until June 18, Italian diocese says

Pope Francis’ audiences have been canceled until June 18, an Italian Catholic diocese said Wednesday, citing the Prefecture of the... Read more

Less than a week after being violently attack outside of a Baltimore Planned Parenthood on May 26, 2023, Dick Schafer, 80, returned to the abortion facility to continue his pro-life work.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Brutal attack does not keep two Baltimore pro-life advocates from their work

Less than a week after being attacked outside Planned Parenthood, two elderly pro-life activists returned to continue their work promoting... Read more

Pope Francis at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square June 7, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Vatican: Pope Francis out of surgery, recovering in hospital

The Vatican said Wednesday evening that Pope Francis is out of surgery and the abdominal operation he underwent “took place... Read more

California legislators honored "Sister Roma" of the anti-Catholic activist group "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence" at the state capitol Monday, June 5, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Peter Pinedo

California honors anti-Catholic drag group ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ at state capitol

Hundreds of Catholics and other Christians held a prayer vigil on Monday as the Legislature honored “Sister Roma.” Read more

Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the lead surgeon for Pope Francis' abdominal surgery, speaks at a press conference at Gemelli Hospital on June 7, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Surgeon: Pope Francis ‘well, awake, alert’ after operation

Pope Francis is awake after reacting well to both the surgery and general anesthetic, an Italian surgeon said Wednesday afternoon. Read more

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, Diocese of Estelí, Nicaragua.?w=200&h=150

By Diego Lopez Marina

Dictatorship in Nicaragua withholds more than $500,000 donated by CRS to the Church

An investigation has revealed that the Ortega dictatorship withheld more than half a million dollars donated to the Church in... Read more

Interior of the Church of Santa Anita in Mexico after the gang confrontation.?w=200&h=150

By David Ramos

Priest in Mexico saves 3 children after gang violence leaves one dead, church shot up

The violence occurred in a town fewer than 125 miles south of Cerocahui, where almost a year ago two Jesuit... Read more