Eucharistic congress ‘a moment of unity’ for the U.S. Church, Bishop Cozzens says — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop Andrew Cozzens, who spearheaded the National Eucharistic Revival and congress taking place in Indianapolis from July 17-21, 2024, takes questions from the media. / Credit: Zelda Caldwell Indianapolis, Ind., Jul 20, 2024 / 14:20 pm (CNA). Amid divisions in the United States and within the Catholic Church, the National Eucharistic Congress is “a moment…

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An invitation to find healing in Jesus: Day three of the National Eucharistic Congress — By: Catholic News Agency

Father Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., a sought-after spiritual director and retreat master, processes the massive golden monstrance containing the Eucharist into the midst of the assembled crowd in Lucas Oil Stadium. / Credit: Jonah McKeown/CNA Indianapolis, Ind., Jul 20, 2024 / 09:27 am (CNA). Attendees at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis were urged Friday night to approach…

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The faith of Venezuela’s presidential candidates: A crucial decision for Catholic voters — By: Catholic News Agency

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate for the Plataforma Unitaria Democratica party, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia (left) and current Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro appear to have the lead in that country’s upcoming elections, which will take place July 28, 2024. / Credit: UAN BARRETO/AFP via Getty Images; AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP via Getty Images ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 20, 2024…

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National Conference for Single Catholics promises to deepen faith, foster relationships — By: Catholic News Agency

Participants at NCSC 2023 in Plymouth, Michigan. / Credit: Photo courtesy of NCSC Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jul 20, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA). The upcoming 2024 National Conference for Single Catholics promises to embolden the faith of participants who, as single people, seek to discover through fellowship a deepened relationship with Christ the bridegroom —…

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Scott Hahn urges priests at National Eucharistic Congress to ‘rekindle Eucharistic amazement’  — By: Catholic News Agency

Priests respond to a talk at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis on July 18, 2024. / Credit: Photo by Josh Applegate, in partnership with the National Eucharistic Congress Indianapolis, Ind., Jul 19, 2024 / 17:55 pm (CNA). Nearly 1,000 priests and bishops packed in together at the National Eucharistic Congress to listen to the…

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Pro-life sidewalk counselors appeal to Supreme Court for stronger free speech protections — By: Catholic News Agency

U.S. Supreme Court building. / Credit: Steven Frame/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 19, 2024 / 16:21 pm (CNA). Pro-life sidewalk counselors — who work to deter women from getting abortions and connect them with life-affirming pregnancy care — are appealing to the United States Supreme Court for stronger free speech protections outside of abortion clinics….

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