John Carroll, the news, and the pope's encyclical
The article discusses the historical context of America's founding and the role of Fr. John Carroll in the independence movement. It highlights the challenges he faced in persuading Canadian clergy to support the American cause. Additionally, it touches on recent news regarding a Vatican investigation in a Louisiana diocese and the Bishop's response to media coverage.
- ▪Fr. John Carroll was part of a delegation to Quebec in 1776 to encourage Canadian support for American independence.
- ▪Despite his efforts, Carroll was unable to persuade Canadian clergy to join the rebellion against Britain.
- ▪The article also reports on a recent Vatican investigation in a Louisiana diocese and the Bishop's comments on media coverage.
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| Original publisher | The Pillar |
| Canonical URL | https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/john-carroll-the-news-and-the-popes |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 18:53:46 GMT |
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Pillar PostsJohn Carroll, the news, and the pope's encyclicalThe Tuesday Pillar PostJD FlynnMay 19, 2026261ShareThis Pillar Post is available entirely for free to all readers through a sponsorship from the Saint Sebastian Institute.Hey everybody,Today’s the seventh Tuesday of Easter, and you’re reading The Tuesday Pillar Post.In less than two months, we’ll celebrate the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of our national founding, by the Declaration of Independence.There are some celebrations already underway, although it shouldn’t surprise us that they’re tinged with the clannish hyperpartisanship endemic to everything now, and we shouldn’t expect that a calendar milestone will somehow bring Americans together, past the rampant tribalism of our politics and the devastating…
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