Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Excluding the Penitential Act at Mass?

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.

Oct 15, 2024 18:42

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Angelus•Pope Francis

The passage of the rich young man (who did not follow Jesus) explained by the Pope

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, October 13, 2024

Oct 13, 2024 06:44

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Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Israel Bombs Catholic Church in Lebanon and Attacks UN Blue Helmets

Israeli attack destroys church in southern Lebanon and leaves fatalities. The parish offices and the residence of the local priest were also lost. Indonesia accuses Israel of «placing itself above» international law by attacking blue helmets

Oct 11, 2024 06:52

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Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Receives President of Ukraine in Private Audience: This Is What Zelensky Requested the Pontiff

The Ukrainian leader stressed the national anguish over the people seized and deported.

Oct 11, 2024 06:47

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Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

The 3 attitudes requested by the Pope in an unpublished letter to new cardinals

Letter of Pope Francis to the new cardinals

Oct 11, 2024 06:40

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Ecumenism•Pope Francis

How does the synodal experience help to discover ecumenical unity? Pope Francis gives 4 answers

Pope’s remarks at the ecumenical vigil of the synod on synodality

Oct 11, 2024 06:36

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Cardinals and Bishops•Justice and Peace•Pope Francis

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Leader Briefs Pope Francis on War-Torn Nation’s Struggles Ahead of Winter

Shevchuk also shared updates on the life of the Ukrainian Church amidst these challenges. He presented the results of the Ukrainian Bishops’ Synod held in July, which focused on evangelization in a time of war.

Oct 10, 2024 07:00

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Intervenes in Battle of Bishop of Barbastro Against the Opus Dei with the Appointment of a Pontifical Commissioner

The conflict between the bishopric of Barbastro-Monzón against Opus Dei dates back to 2013.

Oct 09, 2024 06:49

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Vatican City

Vatican Makes Known Names of Writers of Final Document of Synod on Synodality

3 women on the final editorial committee

Oct 09, 2024 06:46

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General Audience•Pope Francis

2 ways in which the Holy Spirit works for the unity of the Church, according to the Pope

Pope’s General Audience, October 9, 2024 on the Holy Spirit who assures the universality and unity of the Church

Oct 09, 2024 06:43

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Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Canada’s Historic Churches Under Fire: A Crisis Ignored by Many

The origins of this wave of church destruction can be traced back to 2021, when ground-penetrating radar purportedly identified potential burial sites of Indigenous children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia.

Oct 09, 2024 06:39

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Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Chinese Communist government replaces church crosses with Communist Party leader

Chinese Communist Party’s Tightening Grip on Religious Freedom Sparks Global Concerns

Oct 08, 2024 23:48

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