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Pope Francis expressed sorrow on Sunday, at the discovery of Indigenous children’s graves, at a Church-run residential school in Canada. The pope assured Canadians of his sympathy and prayers. He did not issue a formal apology for the Catholic Church’s role in residential schools, as requested by the Canadian government.
A majority of U.S. adults still support the administration of capital punishment, according to a June 2 Pew Research Center report. The report referred to a survey taken in April, that was conducted online. The survey concluded about six-in-ten U.S. adults favor the death penalty, for people convicted of murder. Majority support for the death penalty gradually rises with an increase of the age of respondents. The most supportive of the death penalty are adults, ages 50 to 64, with 69% in favor.
Pope Francis said Sunday that we need to “enlarge our hearts,” to truly appreciate the gift of the Eucharist. He said enlarging our hearts will break us out of the smallness of our egos, and bring us into the vast expanse of wonder, and adoration. The pope made his comments in his homily during Mass for the feast of Corpus Christi, in Rome.
A Catholic organization is suing a Michigan township, after it was denied permission to build a chapel and prayer trail dedicated to Padre Pio, on land it already acquired. Catholic Healthcare International is alleging that Genoa Township is violating its First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. According to the lawsuit, the proposed chapel, parking spaces, and prayer trail did not violate any of the township’s zoning laws.
Today, the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Anthony Mary Gianelli. The Italian priest founded several religious communities, including the Daughters of Our Lady of the Garden, who continue their ministry in education and healthcare today, in Europe, Asia, and the United States.