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People join a rally to celebrate the resignation of Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rossello in San Juan July 25, 2019. The Puerto Rican bishops said July 24 that in the wake of the historic resignation island residents must continue to maintain their unity to overcome the social ills that led to the political and economic crisis. (CNS photo/Marco Bello, Reuters)

Puerto Rican bishops call for peace, harmony after governor’s resignation

Junno Arocho Esteves
July 29, 2019
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In the wake of the historic resignation of Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rossello, the people of the Caribbean island must continue to maintain their unity to overcome the social ills that led to the crisis, the Puerto Rican bishops’ conference said.

A woman holds up a noose during a Feb. 18, 2017, protest against plans to reimpose the death penalty during the Walk for Life in Manila. A senior Catholic Church official called on Philippine legislators to work for the benefit of the people and not blindly follow President Rodrigo Duterte in his drive to reinstate the death penalty. (CNS photo/Romeo Ranoco, Reuters)

Church official warns lawmakers over Duterte’s death penalty bid

Catholic News Service
July 27, 2019
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While the president appealed to Congress to reinstate the death penalty for “heinous crimes,” Diamante urged legislators to study whether that would solve the problem of illegal drugs.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador attends a news conference at the National Palace in Mexico City July 22, 2019. Mexican Catholic leaders have expressed unease with the president's plans of Lopez Obrador to publish a booklet promoting morals. (CNS photo/Edgard Garrido, Reuters)

Mexican bishops won’t distribute government morals guide

David Agren
July 25, 2019
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The promotion of morals and values should start with families, Mexican Catholic leaders said.

Mary Kohler, a volunteer with Wellspring of Life Farm, introduces a St. John the Evangelist, Long Green Valley, vacation Bible school participant to "Ami," an 18-year-old therapy horse, during a July 10 visit at the Hydes parish. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff)

Vacation Bible school: No lions, tigers and bears, but horses, games, snacks – and Scripture

Kevin J. Parks
July 25, 2019
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As Cherry Hill, Hydes and Linthicum Heights show, the concept of Vacation Bible School encompasses many approaches and activities.

Demonstrators pray during ongoing protests calling for the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Rossello in San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 21, 2019. Rossello said July 21 that he will not resign in the face of public furor over an obscenity-laced online chat deriding gays, women and others that was leaked. He said he will not seek reelection or continue as head of his pro-statehood political party. (CNS photo/Gabriella N. Baez, Reuters)

Puerto Rican governor’s actions set off ‘time bomb,’ bishop says

Junno Arocho Esteves
July 24, 2019
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The president of the Puerto Rican bishops’ conference said the actions of Gov. Ricardo Rossello and his administration were the final straw for residents of the U.S. commonwealth who have suffered through years of financial mismanagement, corruption and the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Maria. In a telephone interview with Catholic News […]

Irish golfer Shane Lowry poses with his wife, Wendy, and daughter, Iris, after winning the British Open July 21, 2019, in Portrush, Northern Ireland. The 32-year-old Irishman held on through a wet and windy day at Royal Portrush to beat Tommy Fleetwood by six strokes and win his first major. (CNS photo/Petter Arvidson, pool via Reuters)

‘Tremendous excitement’ in Ireland parish of British Open winner Shane Lowry

Catholic News Service
July 24, 2019
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British Open golf champion Shane Lowry was an altar server at St. Brigid in Clara, a small town in the Republic of Ireland.

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