Local Church

Founder of the Heralds of the Gospel dies at 85 years of age

Founder of Heralds of the Gospel, Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, Dies at 85 in São Paulo

Nov 04, 2024 17:44

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Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Adds Naples Archbishop Domenico Battaglia to December 7 Cardinal List

This December, the College of Cardinals will reflect an even broader spectrum of voices. With 21 new cardinals, including Battaglia, the international scope is apparent: 11 are from Europe (5 from Italy), 6 from the Americas (5 from South America), 3 from Asia, and 1 from Africa.

Nov 04, 2024 17:41

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Analysis Opinion•Justice and Peace•Pro Life

The Battle Over Abortion Rights Heats Up in 10 States Ahead of November 5 Election

For voters heading to the polls on November 5, the decisions made could carry consequences beyond the election itself.

Nov 03, 2024 21:23

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Angelus•Pope Francis

Where to find the center of the life of faith? Pope Francis answers

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, November 3, 2024

Nov 03, 2024 21:18

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Analysis Opinion

UN Expert Says Countries Must Legalize Drugs, Prostitution and Abortion

Mofokeng argues that abortion, prostitution, and non-disclosure of HIV status to sexual partners may pose “no actual or potential harm” and that laws criminalizing such conduct are part of the legacy of “harmful norms and policies” spread by colonialism. The claims were made by Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng, the UN Rapporteur on the Right to Health, in her latest report on a “human rights based approach to harm reduction.”

Nov 03, 2024 21:14

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Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Bows Toward the Altar and the Celebrant

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology and director of the Sacerdos Institute at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Nov 03, 2024 21:10

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Pope Francis•Rome

Pope Francis at the cemetery: at the graves of aborted or stillborn children

Pope Francis Honors the Departed with Silence and Reflection at Rome’s Laurentino Cemetery

Nov 02, 2024 21:03

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Dicasteries•Pope Francis

How to foster synodal communication: Pope Francis responds

Address of the Pope to the Plenary Assembly of the Dicastery for Communication 2024

Oct 31, 2024 17:42

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Local Church

Ongoing Liturgical Dispute in India’s Syro-Malabar Church Escalates Amidst Threats of Canonical Action

In a circular dated October 30, Bishop Puthur asserted that the Church would no longer tolerate public dissent that tarnishes its leadership’s reputation, signaling a potential crackdown on clergy and lay groups engaged in the protest.

Oct 31, 2024 17:33

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Local Church

Convent of Mother Teresa’s missionaries looted and burned in Haiti

The convent had provided free medical care to nearly 1,500 inpatients and 30,000 outpatients each year, fulfilling a vital role in one of Haiti’s most vulnerable communities.

Oct 31, 2024 17:30

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Pope Francis

Has a child died? The Pope has this message for you

In his prayer intention for November, the Pope invites us to pray that “all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation.” The pain experienced on the death of a child, Pope Francis remarks, “is so great, that there’s no word” to describe it. When facing that pain, “encouraging words” “are not helpful,” even when they are “spoken with the best of intentions.”

Oct 31, 2024 17:28

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Cardinals and Bishops•Vatican City

Vatican: Decisive Verdict in Case of Embezzlement and Fraud Involving a Cardinal

There are prominent figures among those sentenced, including Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, Raffaele Mincione, Enrico Crasso, Gianluigi Torzi and Cecilia Marogna. The imputations include embezzlement, fraud and extortion. In the case of Becciu and Mincione, they were found to be responsible for using Holy See funds in a way that benefitted third parties disproportionately.

Oct 31, 2024 07:32

ZENIT Staff