Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Prayer of Exorcism at Baptisms

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

Oct 23, 2025 18:01

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Local Church

U.S. bishops to discuss impact, opportunities, and challenges of artificial intelligence at November plenary meeting

The plenary will begin with Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the USCCB, delivering his final address to the bishops as USCCB president

Oct 23, 2025 17:58

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Cardinals and Bishops

A Silent Genocide? Church Leaders Welcome U.S. Investigator’s Report Exposing Systematic Erasure of Christianity in Nigeria

If current trends continue, Intersociety warns, Christianity could be virtually erased from northern Nigeria within half a century

Oct 23, 2025 12:02

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Cardinals and Bishops

Is Cardinal Burke openly attacking Pope Leo? That’s what they want us to believe with Artificial Intelligence

The videos—produced using advanced AI tools capable of replicating voice and facial movements—show the cardinal apparently chastising Pope Leo XIV

Oct 23, 2025 11:58

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General Audience•Pope Leo XIV

How can Christ’s resurrection cure the sickness of sadness? Pope Leo XIV answers

Pope’s general audience, October 22, 2025, on how Christ’s resurrection can heal one of the diseases of our time: sadness.

Oct 22, 2025 22:34

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Cardinals and Bishops•Holy Land

Chilean cardinal of Palestinian origin offers to mediate conflict in the Holy Land on behalf of the Pope

Chomali, 68, met with the Pope on October 20, 2025, to formally express, among other things, his desire to play an active role in fostering dialogue between Israel and Palestine. It was more than a diplomatic proposal; it was a personal plea

Oct 22, 2025 22:22

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Local Church

Argentine bishop authorizes new instruments for liturgical songs in his diocese

The text, grounded in the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and the Church’s own liturgical guidelines, does more than regulate. It listens—to the evolving musical language of local communities, to the pastoral need for inclusion, and to the perennial truth that song in worship is not performance, but prayer

Oct 22, 2025 22:19

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Local Church

The Italian Catholic Church votes on its synodal future before the end of October. Why is this important for the rest of the Catholic Church?

The document, the fruit of contributions from parishes, dioceses, associations, and religious movements across the country, unfolds along three main lines: the renewal of ecclesial practices and mentality, the formation of believers, and the shared responsibility in Church governance

Oct 22, 2025 22:12

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Religious Freedom

The Chinese Government and Its Code of Conduct for Internet Evangelization

This Code, published on the website chinacatholic.cn, consists of 18 articles, regulating the behaviour of religious clergy online and affecting all «approved» religious denominations. It clarifies that clergy must love the homeland, defend the leadership of the Communist Party of China, defend the socialist system, and abide by national laws, regulations, and provisions governing religious affairs.

Oct 21, 2025 15:50

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Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Seven Legionaries of Christ and one consecrated woman charged: Chilean justice responds by closing investigation due to lack of evidence

In the end, prosecutors found no basis to substantiate the alleged crimes. The case will therefore be formally archived, with no charges filed.

Oct 21, 2025 15:48

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Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Two out of three people suffer violations of their religious freedom, according to a new report by Aid to the Church in Need

The report analyses the situation in 196 countries and documents serious violations of this right in 62 of them. Of these, 24 are classified as countries of “persecution” and 38 as “discrimination”.

Oct 21, 2025 15:45

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Pope Leo XIV•Protection of vulnerable people

New chapter in the protection of minors: Pope Leo XIV receives six victims of clerical abuse at the Vatican

Among those seated before the Pope were Gemma Hickey and Evelyn Korkmaz from Canada, Timothy Law from the United States, Matthias Katsch from Germany, Janet Aguti from Uganda, and Sergio Salinas from Argentina—six individuals from five continents, united by trauma but determined to transform it into justice

Oct 21, 2025 15:41

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