Daily Catholic News:
In Rome, an attempted robbery at the Basilica of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem was thwarted by visiting off-duty police officers. The basilica is a significant site for Catholics as it houses relics of the Passion, which were brought from Jerusalem to Rome by St. Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine.
In the United States, the city of Louisville has paid a Christian photographer $800,000 after a court found it had violated her religious freedom. The city’s ordinance had attempted to compel the photographer to cover same-sex weddings and limit the content she could publish on her website, infringing on her religious beliefs.
In Chicago, parents of students at St. Hubert Catholic School are appealing to the Vatican following the school’s closure by the Archdiocese of Chicago. The parents believe the school remains viable and are seeking intervention from the Vatican to keep it open.
Today marks the Day of the Unborn Child, an occasion celebrated by Catholic bishops in various countries. These bishops are organizing events to advocate for the lives of unborn children, demonstrating the Church’s commitment to the sanctity of life.
Lastly, U.S. bishops have engaged in an ecumenical meeting with evangelical leaders to discuss a joint initiative on migration. Bishop Brendan Cahill highlighted the need for ecumenical collaboration to address what he described as “one of the most pressing issues of our time.”