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"The Future of the Catholic Church: LGBT Inclusivity, Canonization, and Digital Evangelization" #HolyHighlights 🙏
"The Future of the Catholic Church: LGBT Inclusivity, Canonization, and Digital Evangelization" #HolyHighlights 🙏
"The Future of the Catholic Church: LGBT Inclusivity, Canonization, and Digital Evangelization" #HolyHighlights 🙏
Explore the latest in Catholic news, from LGBT inclusivity to digital evangelization. Plus, exciting updates on canonizations! Don't miss out! 🙏🏼✨
Holy Highlights
Sep 4, 2025
Trivia Question❓In the Catholic faith, what is the term for the process of becoming a full member of the Church, typically involving baptism, confirmation, and first communion? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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✨ Welcome to the Holy Highlights |
Where Wi-Fi meets the Word, and Rome keeps things interesting.
In this week’s edition, we’ve got holy plot twists, sacred screen time, and popes making power moves. Pope Leo XIV is wasting no time defining his papacy—meeting with LGBTQ+ advocate Fr. James Martin, opening a historic Augustinian assembly, and preparing to canonize Carlo Acutis, the Church’s first saint with a tech-savvy résumé. Whether you’re praying with a rosary or scrolling on your phone, the message is clear: the Church is evolving—quietly, but decisively.
So light a candle... or just turn up your screen brightness. |
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Pope Leo met with James Martin, a prominent US priest known for his ministry to the LGBT community. The meeting, seen as a sign of openness and dialogue, comes amid ongoing discussions within the Catholic Church about its stance on LGBT issues. Despite conservative opposition to Martin's views, the meeting signals a potential shift towards greater inclusivity and understanding within the church. Read More... |
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Pope Francis has approved the canonization of Cardinal August Hlond, a former primate of Poland who helped saved Jews during World War II. This decision was made following a meeting of the Vatican's cardinals and bishops. Hlond had been criticized for not speaking out against the Holocaust, but new research suggests he actually helped save Jews. The canonization process is expected to be completed soon, making Hlond the first bishop who served in Poland to achieve sainthood. Pope Francis also approved the canonization of five other people during the same meeting. Read More... |
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The article discusses the upcoming canonization of Carlos Acutis, a young Italian computer programmer who died in 2006 at the age of 15. Known for his expertise in coding and his devout Catholic faith, Acutis is seen as a millennial saint who utilized digital tools to spread the message of Christianity. His canonization is scheduled for October 10, 2020, making him the first millennial beatified by the Catholic Church. Acutis' life and devotion to his faith have inspired many, especially young people, to embrace technology as a means of promoting spirituality and connecting with others. Read More... |
🕊️ Closing Thoughts |
This week reminded us that holiness isn’t stuck in the Middle Ages. It’s in code, conversation, and community. From inclusive papal diplomacy to centuries-old orders finding new meaning, to a teenager becoming the patron saint of digital devotion, the Catholic Church is proving it can do tradition with a Wi-Fi signal.
Until next week, keep the faith—and maybe your browser history clean. |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: The term is "initiation" and the process is known as the Sacraments of Initiation. |