Catholic News

• Pope’s intention for July: Prayers for priests
• Readings, June 24, 2018: Happy birthday, John!

“Jesus is often shown seated on his heavenly throne.”

• Artificial Intelligence Is Cracking Open the Vatican’s Secret Archives
• GK Chesterton’s sainthood cause may soon be opened

“The writer is remembered for his defense of faith and reason. He published dozens of novels, poems and essays. He converted to Catholicism in 1922.”

• Preparations begin for Father Arrupe’s sainthood cause

“Compiling all of the writings of Father Pedro Arrupe ..

Father Cebollada is tasked with collecting all of Father Arrupe’s writings, which will be studied by theological censors who will “testify whether or not there is anything against the faith or tradition of the church.”

Father Arrupe studied medicine before entering the society.

Father Arrupe is an example of being rooted in Christ, a man of the church, a man who follows the calling of the Holy Spirit and, without fear, made the decisions he needed to make because he was rooted in God.”

• At meeting in Florida, U.S. bishops decry asylum decision
• Pope will review a finalized draft of the apostolic constitution that would govern the Roman Curia, provisionally titled “Praedicate Evangelium” (“Preach the Gospel”)

“The draft document emphasizes four points ..

The Council of Cardinals released a seven-page report detailing work it has accomplished.”

• Exhibition displays those who reformed Catholic Church
• Pope adds 14 new cardinals, makes college more international

“Pope Francis’ latest cardinals-designate include churchmen from five countries not currently represented in the College of Cardinals. But each of those countries — Bolivia, Pakistan, Japan, Madagascar and Iraq — has had a cardinal in the recent past. With the addition of the new cardinals, the group of electors will represent 67 nations.”