Catholic news for Tuesday, August 11

Pope Leo XIV will visit Paris from September 25 to 28. The youth vigil at Stade de France is sold out. Over 200,000 people have registered for the mass on Place de la Concorde.

SourcesVatican News

Pope Leo XIV's message for the 60th World Day of Peace emphasizes the moral responsibility of politicians and the dangers of using artificial intelligence in military decisions. The theme is 'Disarm technology, serve peace. Politics as preventive responsibility'.

SourcesVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiCírkev.cz

Jordan's government has started preparations for the 2000th anniversary of Christ's baptism in 2030. A national committee, led by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, will organize the event. The committee includes ministers, religious leaders, and institution representatives.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel on September 7. The Mass will be held on the eve of the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The shrine is located in Genazzano, near Rome.

SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyVatican NewsArchdiocese of HuêDiocese of KontumOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

Pope Leo XIV will make a four-day apostolic journey to France from September 25-28. He will visit Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz. The trip includes a private meeting with survivors of abuse in the Church.

SourcesDiocese of NiceDiocese of ArgentinaArchdiocese of BourgesCathoBelLa CroixThe Tablet

The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts stated that eliminating legal restraints on late-term abortion is 'gravely immoral'. A new law allows physicians to perform abortions after 24 weeks if medically necessary. Massachusetts becomes the latest state with no abortion limits.

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The Archdiocese of Ancona-Osimo and other dioceses comment on the Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20. The Gospel reading is about Jesus' teaching on resolving conflicts between brothers. The readings of the day include Ezekiel 9:1-7 and Psalm 112.

SourcesDiocese of AsunciónArchdiocese of MaltaDiocese of Ancona–OsimoMagyar KurírLa Croix

Cardinal Odilo Scherer, Archbishop of São Paulo, was confirmed as a member of the Vatican's Council for the Economy. He has been a member since 2020. The council oversees the Vatican's finances and administration.

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Pro-life organizations urge Attorney General Todd Blanche to follow through on comments about restricting mifepristone distribution by mail. The groups want him to review a Biden administration policy permitting the shipment of mifepristone by mail. The Trump administration had sought to pause this policy.

SourcesDiocese of ScrantonDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

Massachusetts becomes 11th US state with no abortion limits. Gov. Maura Healey signed the bill, removing restrictions after 24 weeks. Elective late-term abortion is now allowed.

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