Beatified Congolese martyr highlights ‘precious witness of laity, youth’ Pope Leo says — By: Catholic News Agency

Scenes from the beatification of Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, a Congolese martyr, in Rome on Sunday, June 15, 2025. In a Monday, June 16, audience with pilgrims from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who traveled for the beatification of Bwana Chui at the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls, the Holy Father said:…

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California Catholic priest arrested on charges of child sex abuse dating to 1990s — By: Catholic News Agency

Father Theodore Gabrielli, SJ. / Credit: San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office CNA Staff, Jun 18, 2025 / 12:27 pm (CNA). A priest in California has been arrested and charged with acts of child sex abuse that reportedly occurred through the 1990s.  Police arrested Father Theodore Gabrielli last week on charges of aggravated sexual assault…

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