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Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Clarifies the Term “Vulnerable Adult” in Cases of Abuse and Its Competence in This Regard

(ZENIT News / Ciudad del Vaticano, 30.01.2024).- The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published a clarification related to the term “vulnerable adults” — concept used in contexts of abuses in the Church –, stressing that the definition encompasses broader cases than […]

Russia vs. Ukraine: the demographic plan for Crimea

The administration of the territory annexed by Russia in 2014 flaunts the results of its plan to improve the condition of the population. But beyond the numbers (all to be proven) on the fight against alcoholism and the ‘700 mass cultural events’, the numbers speak of a decrease of more than 15 thousand inhabitants by 2023.

«Cure if possible, care always»: Pope Francis’ appeal to all Catholics

The Pope Video for February, the month in which the Church celebrates the World Day of the Sick, contains an appeal that the terminally ill “will always receive the necessary medical and human care and assistance.” “Cure if it is possible; always take care”, Pope Francis affirms, citing John Paul II in the video message he addresses to us through the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network. The Pope also states that families play a “decisive role” and that they “should not be left alone.”

Virgin of the migrants: the Mexican virgin (who is not Guadalupe) to become an international shrine in the Philippines

The proclamation of the title of an international sanctuary took place on January 26 during a solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Charles John Brown, along with the Bishop of Antipolo, Bishop Ruperto Santos, and 80 other bishops from across the country. Among the numerous faithful present was also the First Lady of the Philippines, Louise Araneta-Marcos.