Gluttony explained in a simple, thoughtful and comprehensive way by the Pope

Jan 10, 2024 01:05

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General Audience on January 10 in the Paul VI Hall of the Vatican Photo: Vatican Media

Pro Life

Idaho’s life-saving law to come before US Supreme Court

The Biden administration is attempting to use federal law, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, to force emergency room doctors to perform abortions that are illegal under Idaho law. High court halts Biden admin from forcing emergency room doctors to harm women, their unborn children

Jan 09, 2024 02:27

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Local Church•Pro Life

USA: Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place January 18-19

The National Prayer Vigil for Life will once again be held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the March for Life. The event will begin with an Opening Mass at 5:00 PM ET in the Basilica’s Great Upper Church. The principal celebrant and homilist for the Opening Mass will be Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities.

Jan 09, 2024 02:22

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Analysis Opinion•Vatican Diplomacy

Leading the way: The Holy See, diplomacy, and Vietnam

It would be an unprecedented turn if China learned from the Vietnamese experience

Jan 09, 2024 02:19

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Local Church

Campaign launched encouraging people to Give Prayer A Go

The campaign coincides with the Year of Prayer, designated by Pope Francis, as the Catholic Church prepares for the Year of Jubilee in 2025.

Jan 09, 2024 02:09

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Local Church

Report on Christians in the Holy Land: Demography, Percentages, Etc.

At the end of December 2023, the Israeli Office of Statistics counted almost 188,000 Christians, 3,000 more than in 2022, 6,000 more than 2021 and 27,000 more than when Pope Francis visited the country.

Jan 09, 2024 02:05

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Pope’s article in The New York Times: There Is Faith in Humor

“Generally, we priests tend to enjoy humor and even have a fair stock of jokes and amusing stories, which we are often quite good at telling, as well as being the object of them”, writes the Pope in the best-known newspaper in the United States

the Vatican formally launches his cause for beatification and canonization

The process of beatification of King Baudouin of Belgium officially begins: Vatican and Pope give their approval

In a statement released by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, it was confirmed that the process officially began on December 17, 2024, with the establishment of a historical commission. This panel, comprising leading experts in Belgian history and archival research, is tasked with gathering and evaluating documentation related to King Baudouin’s life and deeds.

Gluttony explained in a simple, thoughtful and comprehensive way by the Pope

USA: Surrogacy is an Injustice to All Involved, Bishop Barron Says in Support of Pope Francis

The Order of Malta, the 113 countries with which it has relations and the value of religious diplomacy

Jubilee 2025: Jubilee 2025 backpack for pilgrims introduced

This Will Be the Rome of the 2025 Jubilee: 5G in the Entire City and New Streets and Parking Lots Around the Vatican

Scotland: Church voices concern as government looks into banning ‘conversion practices’

Three Attitudes Pope Puts Forward to Marxists and Christians in the Vatican

Idaho’s life-saving law to come before US Supreme Court

USA: Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place January 18-19

Leading the way: The Holy See, diplomacy, and Vietnam

Campaign launched encouraging people to Give Prayer A Go

Report on Christians in the Holy Land: Demography, Percentages, Etc.