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Olympic gymnast and Catholic, Simone Biles, sparked controversy earlier this week when she announced on Instagram that she is very much pro-choice. The 24-year-old asked her followers to submit their unpopular opinions for her to comment on. One of her fans made the submission that abortion is wrong. The gymnast replied that she is pro-choice, because of her experience as a child in the foster care system. Later, on Twitter, Biles said that in no way did she favor aborting babies as an alternative to the foster care system.
Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke has tested positive for COVID-19. He is reportedly doing well. The Cardinal tweeted that he was resting comfortably and receiving excellent medical carre. He also asked for prayers.
Pope Francis made an unknown phone call at the end of his weekly general audience today. The pope spoke on the phone for around two minutes, gestured to the crowd that he would return soon, and left the room. He returned shortly afterward to greet the people gathered to see him. There is currently no information available about the mysterious phone call.
EWTN will present its first annual award named after its founder, Mother Angelica. The Mother Angelica Award will recognize individuals who have advanced the New Evangelization. The award will be presented in a televised ceremony on the Solemnity of the Assumption, which is also the 40th anniversary of EWTN’s launch.
Today is the feast of Saint Clare of Assisi. Saint Claire was born to a noble family in Assisi in 1193. When she was 18, she heard Saint Francis of Assisi preaching. She abandoned everything to follow Saint Francis. She led an order of women who became known as the Poor Clares. She was canonized two years after her death.