Local Church

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishops of Los Angeles

The appointments were publicized in Washington, D.C. on July 18, 2023, by Cardinal-designate Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.

Jul 18, 2023 02:20

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Church and World

Summer Surprise: Pope Will Create 21 New Cardinals in September 2023. Here Is The Complete List

Prefects of departments of the Roman curia, three Argentines and several apostolic nuncios are on the list of new cardinals.

Jul 09, 2023 02:34

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Pope Francis

The Pope asks ecclesial movements and groups to rediscover their evangelizing mission

In this prayer intention, the Pope invites ecclesial groups to “place their own charisms at the service of the world’s needs,” avoiding any “temptation to close in on themselves.”

May 03, 2023 02:01

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Local Church•Spirituality•Young People

Pope Francis’ Video-Message to New York’s Episcopalians on the Occasion of the Launching of “Community at the Crossing” Project

“Jesus Christ is a stronger and more profound bond than our cultures, our political options and even our doctrines,” said the Pontiff. 

Sep 10, 2022 19:00

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Justice and Peace•Local Church

Victory for children: Court says NY can’t shut down adoption provider for its Christian beliefs

The decision from the court simply allows New Hope to continue serving the community so that more kids find permanent homes, more adoptive parents welcome a new child, and more birth parents enjoy the exceptional support that New Hope has offered for decades.

Sep 10, 2022 00:35

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Dicasteries•Local Church•Rome•Vatican City

Cardinal Ouellet Says “The Interpretation and Diffusion of Accusations as Sexual Aggressions Is Defamatory”

The current Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops not only denies the inappropriate gestures attributed to him by a woman who accuses him from anonymity, but he also describes them as “defamatory.”

Aug 19, 2022 19:18

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Church and World•Dicasteries•Interview

Russia, China and Nuclear Arms: Interview with the Vatican Secretary of State

In this interview, carried out by LIMES, subjects are addresses such as the present situation in Ukraine, China’s situation, and the Catholic Church’s relations with the Russian Orthodox.

Aug 12, 2022 20:02

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis Asks the Church to Pray for Small and Medium Businesses During August

Small and medium businesses, so affected by the current crisis, are proposed by the Holy Father as the prayer intention for the month of August.

Aug 04, 2022 00:59

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis Bids Farewell to Canada, Asks for Forgiveness Again and Gives Three Tips to Young People 

The three pieces of advice Pope Francis gave to Canadian young people were keep walking upwards, come to the light, and be part of a team, asking again for forgiveness before leaving Canada.

Jul 31, 2022 19:08

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Canada’s Bishops to Pope: “We Recognize and Appreciate the Enormous Personal Effort You Have Made to Be with Us”

“Our earnest prayer is that, by your very presence among us, the shadow of Saint Peter will fall upon our country and bring the grace of God’s healing and peace,” said the Archbishop of Edmonton to the Pontiff.

Jul 28, 2022 00:50

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Interview•Testimonies

Do I need healing? Human wounds and healing ministry in the Church. Interview with Father Miguel Guerra, LC (Part I)

(ZENIT News / Mexico City, 15.06.2022).-Over the last years the Church has witnessed the growth of different movements at whose heart are healing retreats or practices. Some people, including ecclesiastics, regard them with precaution; others criticize them; many don’t understand them. All […]

Jun 16, 2022 19:56

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Local Church

Philippines: Corner Stone Is Laid of a Center for Exorcisms, Investigation of Visions and Extraordinary Phenomenons

The Center will house for entities: the Commission of Extraordinary Phenomenons of the Archdiocese of Manila, the Office of the Ministry of Exorcism, and the Office of Visions and Phenomenons. It will also be the headquarters of the Philippine Association of Catholic Exorcists (PACE).

Jun 09, 2022 19:22

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