The Vatican stamp and coin office has released several commemorative coins, including one promoting the importance of vaccinations and a silver medal for peace in Ukraine; proceeds from sales of the medal will be used to help victims of the war.
Vatican coins illustrate war against Ukraine, importance of vaccines
Vatican relaxes vaccine mandate, masking rules
The Vatican has updated its COVID-19 protocols, allowing most employees and visitors to enter Vatican City State without a vaccination certificate or proof of recovery.
At Tulsa, Okla., Catholic hospital complex, gunman kills four, then himself
Catholic hospital’s campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma, became the scene of the country’s 233rd mass shooting of the year June 1.
Australian church prepares for Plenary Council to discern its future
The release of the Framework for Motions signals the beginning of the end of the plenary journey with a call to “undertake the necessary work to rebuild confidence in the probity and trustworthiness of the Catholic community in this country.”
Obispo de San Diego dice estar ‘asombrado’ al ser nombrado cardenal
El cardenal designado Robert W. McElroy dijo a periodistas el 31 de mayo que rezó “una gran oración” cuando se enteró de que se encuentra entre los 21 nuevos cardenales que el papa francisco creará el 27 de agosto.
Sunday Scripture reading: June 5, 2022
Pentecost
First reading: Acts 2:1-11
Second reading: 1 Cor 12:3-7, 12-13
Gospel: Jn 20:19-23
Families are path to holiness, pope says
The pope offered his prayer intention for the month of June, which he dedicated to families; it coincides with the upcoming World Meeting of Families.
Healing of the Eucharist is needed to repair scandal, says Iowa archbishop
Archbishop Michael O. Jackels of Dubuque made his comments in a letter to the faithful of the archdiocese released May 25.