Schneck said the commission’s job is to “plead the case of these persecuted to the president and Congress.
Biden names Schneck, former CUA professor, to religious freedom commission
As charter turns 20, trust in bishops is slow to return, cardinal says
Cardinal Gregory said the difficulty in rebuilding full trust among the laity and regaining credibility has been mired in periodic disclosures that a bishop provided “an inadequate response” to an abuse allegation.
Cardinal-designate calls liturgical tensions a ‘tragedy’
“It’s a tragedy that there is this controversy today, the so-called ‘battles’ over liturgy,” he said, “because the Eucharist is, by its nature, the sacrament that unites the entire church.”
Federal grand jury indicts man found with gun near Justice Kavanaugh’s home
Roske’s indictment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland came the day after the House gave final approval to legislation allowing around-the-clock security protection for families of Supreme Court justices.
Italian bishops update pandemic prevention guidelines, easing restrictions
The Italian government has relaxed pandemic prevention measures as the summer period begins, they, too, were updating their “advice and suggestions” for churches in Italy.
JRS welcomes European court ruling blocking U.K. deportations to Rwanda
The controversial plan, introduced through the Nationality and Borders Act 2022, involves a 120 million-British pound deal with Rwanda to process the applications of single men who arrive illegally by small boats on U.K. shores.
‘Hotel Portofino,’ June 19, PBS
Having first aired on BritBox in January, the glossy soap opera debuts on PBS Sunday, June 19, 8–9 p.m. EDT.
Peter’s Pence donations stable in 2021; U.S. leads giving, Vatican says
Donations to the annual Peter’s Pence collection supports the work of the Roman Curia and funds the charitable activity of the pope.