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Mar. 17 Monday of the Second Week of Lent; Opt. Mem. of St. Patrick, Bishop (Solemnity AUS, IRE, Feast NZ, Scotland, Wales), Opt. Mem.
Posted on 03/17/2025 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)
Papal condolences after deadly nightclub fire in Macedonia (Vatican Press Office)
Posted on 03/16/2025 23:03 PM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
Police arrest suspect in vandalism of Kansas church (CatholicVote)
Posted on 03/16/2025 23:03 PM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
The vandal had smashed statues, broke glass, and defaced the sanctuary of St. Patrick’s church, a predominantly Hispanic parish. All services were cancelled after the attack as the parish began to repair the damage.
The attack—which the Kansas Catholic Conference characterized as a “hate crime”—came amid tensions over plans for a Black Mass at the state’s capitol building.
Pope's condition stable, still 'complex' (Vatican News)
Posted on 03/16/2025 22:03 PM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
On March 16 the Vatican released the first photo of the Pontiff in over a month, showing him at prayer before the altar of his chapel in the Gemelli Hospital, wearing an alb, after the celebration of Sunday Mass. The press office reports that the Pope is now spending much of his days in prayer and work, along with periods of therapy and rest.
Doctors have revealed that they are decreasing the use of “non-invasive mechanical ventilation” to assist the Pope’s breathing at night. He still requires high-flow supplemental oxygen, delivered through a nasal tube. No date has been set for his release from the hospital.
Ukrainian Orthodox primate denounces Russian invasion (UOC News)
Posted on 03/16/2025 22:03 PM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
Metropolitan Onufriy of Kiev said that “our Motherland has been suffering from the horrible bloodshed that the Russian army... has brought to our Ukrainian land.” He added: “Nothing can be an excuse for those who break the blessed peace.”
The UOC—the ecclesiastical rival of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU), which has no canonical ties with Moscow—has been subject to legal restrictions by the Ukrainian government, which has charged that UOC clerics have undermined the national effort. Metropolitan Onufriy lamented the “slander, speculation, and artificial accusations” directed against the UOC, and offered prayers “for all the Ukrainian servicemen, who carry on their self-sacrificing feat every day, courageously defending Ukraine and her residents.”
Lenten Sermons opened to the public (Vatican News)
Posted on 03/16/2025 22:03 PM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
Father Roberto Pasolini, the Franciscan preacher, will deliver the weekly sermons in the Paul VI auditorium, rather than in one of the Vatican chapels, in order to accommodate the larger congregation. Tickets are not required for the sermons, which will be given each Friday morning in Lent.
First Photo of Pope Francis Since Entering Hospital
Posted on 03/16/2025 21:14 PM (The Daily Register)
Pope Francis Prays for Victims and Families of Deadly Nightclub Fire in Macedonia
Posted on 03/16/2025 20:00 PM (The Daily Register)
Pope Francis Praises God for Those Who Shine ‘Light of His Infinite Love’ in the World
Posted on 03/16/2025 17:32 PM (The Daily Register)
Beyond St. Patrick: St. Kevin and the Catholic Heart of Ireland
Posted on 03/16/2025 16:47 PM (The Daily Register)