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Transalpine Redemptorists denounce 'post-Vatican II claimants to the papacy' (Transalpine Redemptorists)
Posted on 05/5/2026 04:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
Adopting a sedevacantist position, the institute listed Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV as “papal pretenders.”
In 2024, the institute was expelled from a New Zealand diocese following a Vatican investigation.
Melkite bishops denounce Israeli attacks on civilian infrastructure (AP)
Posted on 05/5/2026 03:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
The bishops described the destruction of civilian buildings in the abandoned village of Yaroun as a “deep wound in the national and human conscience.”
Supreme Court allows 1-week resumption of mail delivery of abortion pill (Religion Clause)
Posted on 05/5/2026 03:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
The stay, granted by Justice Samuel Alito, allows mail delivery of mifepristone to resume while attorneys for pharmaceutical companies prepare to request a longer stay on the appellate court decision.
Belarus regime denies permission for 3 more priests to remain (Forum 18)
Posted on 05/5/2026 03:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
One of the priests has ministered in Belarus since 1990.
The Eastern European nation of 9.5 million (map) is 82% Christian (63% Orthodox, 17% Catholic). An autocratic president, Alexander Lukashenko, has led the nation since 1994.
Hindu mob disrupts Mass in India; 4 Catholics arrested (UCANews)
Posted on 05/5/2026 03:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
“They entered the substation during Communion and started filming it on their mobiles, and then began alleging religious conversion activity,” said Father Arvind Amliyar. “They also alleged that a cow had been killed for the community feast.”
“One of them even tried to threaten our men with a knife, but he was overpowered, and the knife was snatched from him,” Father Amliyar added.
Bishop Gracida, outspoken emeritus of Corpus Christi, dies at 102 (OSV News)
Posted on 05/5/2026 03:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
Before his 1997 retirement from the office of bishop of Corpus Christi, Texas, Bishop Gracida imposed an interdict on a pro-abortion politician. Outspoken in his retirement, he denounced voting for pro-abortion candidates and signed a filial correction directed to Pope Francis.
Canadian priest offered euthanasia twice while recovering from hip fracture (National Catholic Register)
Posted on 05/5/2026 03:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
“I think I was very shocked,” said Father Larry Holland, who told a doctor he was opposed to euthanasia. A hospital spokesman said that “staff may consider bringing up MAID based on their clinical judgment, provided they possess the necessary knowledge and skills to do so.”
May. 5 Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter, Weekday
Posted on 05/5/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)
Vatican Publishes 2024 Letter Prohibiting Formal Blessings for Homosexual Couples in Germany
Posted on 05/4/2026 23:41 PM (The Daily Register)