Catholic News From: Spirit FM 90.5 http://www.myspiritfm.com Irish bishops condemn burning of mosque replica at holiday festivities Irish bishops condemn anti-Muslim display, religious sisters set up a field hospital for Venezuela earthquake victims, euthanasia in New Zealand surges, and more in this week's world news roundup. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301217&view=post&blogid=8838 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Czech court to weigh clearing cardinal jailed by communists A district court will weigh whether Cardinal Štepán Trochta, imprisoned by the Nazis and later by the communists, was unlawfully interned in the 1950s. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301218&view=post&blogid=8838 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 How the St. Benedict medal became a shield against the powers of darkness St. Benedict, whose feast the Catholic Church celebrates on July 11, endured constant attacks from the enemy throughout his life. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301219&view=post&blogid=8838 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 At lunch with the poor, Pope Leo XIV calls on society to eliminate the causes of poverty, injustice The Holy Father on July 11 hosted "Lunch with the Pope," a day of hospitality and fraternity at Borgo Laudato Si' within the papal gardens of Castel Gandolfo. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301221&view=post&blogid=8838 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Catholic Church in Colombia calls for respecting presidential election results With Abelardo de la Espriella's very narrow victory and outgoing President Gustavo Petros' refusal to accept that result, alleging fraud, the Colombian bishops urged citizens to respect the outcome. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301222&view=post&blogid=8838 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 'We will rise with him,' Venezuelan bishop says as Catholic nonprofits mobilize relief efforts "Though we've been hit by nature, we don't lose our hope because our hope is set on Christ the Lord, and he had victory over death and destruction," Auxiliary Bishop Carlos Márquez said. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301223&view=post&blogid=8838 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 SSPX Masses an 'abuse' of Eucharist: U.S. bishops continue to urge Catholics not to attend More U.S. bishops are instructing Catholics to avoid attending Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) events in light of the recent excommunications of SSPX leadership. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301196&view=post&blogid=8838 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Northern Ireland launches inquiry into mother and baby homes with landmark bill The inquiry will investigate issues raised in the Truth Recovery Independent Report, which was also published this week. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301200&view=post&blogid=8838 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 How the design for the official logo for Pope Leo XIV's visit to France was created Through vibrant, symbolic imagery, the logo captures the theme of the pope's visit, evoking peace and new life as well as France's spiritual heritage as expressed through its cathedrals' rose windows. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301202&view=post&blogid=8838 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Catholic bishop: 'There's no political will in fight against terrorism in Nigeria' Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of the Diocese of Yola says the Nigerian government lacks the will to end the persistent insecurity that has claimed thousands of lives in the West African country. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301203&view=post&blogid=8838 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Nicaraguan bishop: Irrationality and cruelty are tragic characteristics of the dictatorship Silvio Báez, the exiled auxiliary bishop of Managua, decried the persecution of the Church in Nicaragua but also expressed his hope that change is possible, placing his trust in Jesus Christ. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301204&view=post&blogid=8838 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 U.S. Catholic bishops to lawmakers: SNAP policy is 'our greatest concern' in farm bill The bishops are encouraging changes to the 2026 farm bill to strengthen domestic food assistance. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301206&view=post&blogid=8838 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 British Catholic politician's death investigated as murder, police say Ann Widdecombe, who converted to the Catholic faith in 1993, was known for advocating conservative and pro-life positions in the British House of Commons. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301207&view=post&blogid=8838 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 As the World Cup final looms, what lessons can defeat teach us? In the world of sports, as in life, "we learn more from failure and mistakes than from achievements and successes," said former Monterrey Soccer Club director and priest Father David Jasso. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301210&view=post&blogid=8838 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Notre Dame awards religious liberty prize to Becket Fund for Supreme Court wins Becket President Mark Rienzi said the group is "deeply honored" to be awarded the prize, saying religious liberty "is worth fighting for." http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301211&view=post&blogid=8838 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Iranian delegation visits Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica, engaging in 'interfaith dialogue' At their request, a delegation of the Iranian embassy in Mexico City was given a tour of the Marian shrine, highlighting the reverence for the Virgin Mary shared by both Islam and Christianity. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301212&view=post&blogid=8838 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Housing bill to become law as federal data shows drop in homelessness The legislative push comes as federal data shows homelessness has begun to fall nationwide. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301213&view=post&blogid=8838 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Report projects U.S. population decline as birth rates remain low Below-replacement fertility is widespread across the country, according to the report by the Institute for Family Studies. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301180&view=post&blogid=8838 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 New York priest facing 20 years in prison on child pornography charges, federal prosecutor says Father Jeffrey Nowak has been on administrative leave for nearly six years, following allegations of inappropriate conduct with children. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301183&view=post&blogid=8838 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says no changes to capital punishment after botched execution The execution medical team spent more than an hour unsuccessfully trying to place a second intravenous line required in case the primary IV failed. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301184&view=post&blogid=8838 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Corruption in Pakistan's courts hits poor Christians hardest, report finds Christians accused under Pakistan's blasphemy laws face bribe demands, stalled trials, and courtroom intimidation, according to a new report by two leading human rights organizations. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301185&view=post&blogid=8838 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Federal court: Maine Christian schools receiving public funding must follow gender, sexuality rules The court said Maine is permitted to exclude St. Dominic Academy from public funding if the school won't abide by state nondiscrimination rules. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301189&view=post&blogid=8838 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Why does the Vatican recognize Orthodox marriages but not those of the SSPX? The answer has to do with profoundly different juridical and ecclesial realities. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301190&view=post&blogid=8838 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Fiat donates 30 electric vehicles to Vatican in sustainability push The vehicles will support the daily work of governorate employees as Vatican City State moves toward its 2030 goal of a zero-emissions fleet. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301191&view=post&blogid=8838 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Vatican commission seeks to address legal loophole facing women religious suffering abuse Efforts to address the abuse crisis in the Church have focused on minors and vulnerable adults, leaving unaddressed the abuse suffered by women religious. Efforts are underway to rectify that. http://www.myspiritfm.comCatholic-News?articleid=301194&view=post&blogid=8838 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400