Islam•Local Church

First Fruit of Pope Francis’ Visit to Indonesia: Cardinal Ignatius Hardiatmodjo Inaugurates a Parish Church After 33 Years of Islamist Opposition

Cardinal Ignatius Hardiatmodjo inaugurated the Calvary parish church, whose construction was objected to by Muslim groups in the Jakarta archdiocese for 33 years due to objections from local authorities.

Sep 19, 2024 07:14

Rafael Llanes

Good News•Holy Land

Stairs and pathway that Jesus would have walked on discovered in Jerusalem

Ancient Steps Uncovered in Jerusalem: Pathways of Jesus Revealed After 2,000 Years

Sep 15, 2024 18:21

Rafael Llanes

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Past Cases of Sexual Abuse in Irish Schools Leads Government to Intervene

The Minister of Education announced the creation of a Commission of Inquiry into abuses in religious schools

Sep 15, 2024 06:49

Rafael Llanes

Local Church•Vocations

Vocational Boom in Nigeria: Diocese Doubles Number of Priests in 10 Years

With the August Ordination, the number of priests in the diocese has doubled over the last ten years.

Sep 02, 2024 17:29

Rafael Llanes

Good News•Local Church

Pools for the Sick Reopen in the Shrine of Lourdes, Closed Since the Pandemic

The return to total immersion in the water was welcomed with approval by thousands of patients, especially the disabled and the volunteers who supported them in France’s 151 National Pilgrimage on the occasion of the Solemnity of the Assumption.

Aug 20, 2024 07:48

Rafael Llanes

Vatican Diplomacy

Amid global tension, Israel appoints new ambassador to the Vatican

The new ambassador has remained silent thus far, likely waiting until he assumes office to reveal his diplomatic approach.

Aug 11, 2024 19:38

Rafael Llanes

Local Church

Spanish Salesian Priest Celebrated “Mass” in a Pool: His Bishop’s Reaction

The removal of Moreno’s images suggests he has realized that his actions were inappropriate.

Aug 08, 2024 08:19

Rafael Llanes

Vatican City

Judge of the Vatican’s Civil Court Under Investigation for Alleged Favours to the Mafia

The Vatican hasn’t made any comment on the new investigation of Pignatone underway.

Aug 08, 2024 08:09

Rafael Llanes

Dicasteries•Local Church

Holy See Intervenes in French Religious Community Flourishing in Vocations

Two years after the Pastoral Visit, the Dicastery for the Clergy appointed Monsignor Matthieu Dupont, Bishop of Laval, and Father François-Marie Humann, Abbot of Mondaye, as Apostolic Assistants. Both worked for for three years for a historical rereading of the foundation, addressing among other subjects, accusations of former members against Father Jean-François Guérin.

Jul 31, 2024 07:16

Rafael Llanes

Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace

Victory Against Gender Ideology in Italy: Constitutional Court Denies Recognition of “Non-Binary” Gender

The legal recognition of an alleged third non-binary gender would disrupt the entire Italian legal and social system in such a way as to be incompatible with the faculties and attributions of the Constitutional Court or of any judge

Jul 29, 2024 08:17

Rafael Llanes

Local Church•Marriage and Family

Philippines: debate on legalization of divorce heated

The bishops acknowledge the secular nature of the Filipino state and the religious freedom enjoyed by its citizens.

Jul 22, 2024 18:00

Rafael Llanes

Vatican City

Survey Highlights Most Common Complaints of Vatican Employees

The press release stressed that the Association’s efforts “are not seen positively by certain superiors. “ A recent example is the lawsuit filed recently by 49 employees of the Vatican Museums, given the conditions of work that they consider unjust and deficient.

Jul 22, 2024 07:36

Rafael Llanes