Daily Catholic News:
Two historic churches in Mexico City, which suffered significant damage during an earthquake nearly nine years ago, have finally reopened. The restoration process was slow and meticulous due to the complexity of the damage. Now, these churches in the city’s historic center are once again welcoming the faithful.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is set to receive a substantial food aid package for Sudan and Ethiopia. The agreement in principle with the U.S. Department of Agriculture will see “more than 110,000 metric tons of U.S.-grown agricultural commodities” delivered to these regions. This aid will significantly bolster CRS’s ongoing relief efforts in these countries.
U.S. Catholic bishops, along with other Catholic organizations, have called on the Labor Department to reject proposals to expand insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF). The bishops and organizations argue that IVF destroys human embryonic life. Instead, they are advocating for the department to support fertility treatments that affirm life.
David Willey, a veteran BBC correspondent known for his extensive coverage of the Vatican and the papacy, has passed away at the age of 93. Willey, who spoke to EWTN News in February about his more than 50 years of Vatican reporting, was a respected figure in the field of Catholic journalism.
In France, Bishop Marc Aillet has issued a stern warning to Catholic lawmakers supporting a euthanasia bill. Ahead of the decisive final vote on July 15, Bishop Aillet stated that those who back the bill “will no longer be able to receive Communion.” This statement underscores the Catholic Church’s firm stance against euthanasia.