Pope Francis

Pope Francis to Catholic universities: communicating «knowledge, the word of God and an authentic humanism”

Audience and address of Pope Francis to the members of the International Federation of Catholic Universities

Jan 19, 2024 00:55

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Pope Francis•Vatican City

Globalization and the moral dimension: the Pope’s message to the Davos World Economic Forum

Pope’s message to the World Economic Forum 2024 in Davos

Jan 18, 2024 23:56

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Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

Pope attends funeral in St Peter’s Basilica

The ceremony was attended by 9 bishops, including Archbishop Luciano Russo, secretary of the Section for the Diplomatic Personnel of the Holy See, and 19 cardinals, including Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, and Fernando Filoni, who approached the altar during the Eucharistic prayer

Jan 18, 2024 23:51

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Pro Life

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Announces Donations of Millions of Dollars for Abortions in 2024

Pro-abortion groups have received significant sums from the Gates Foundation, to promote “family planning” and the empowerment of women. The Foundation has given Planned Parenthood alone more than US$94 million since its foundation, including US$10.5 million in 2022.

Jan 18, 2024 17:08

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Pope Francis•Vatican City

When Are Regulatory Measures Considered Published in the Vatican? Pope Francis Gives New Provisions

The Holy Father issued a Decree regarding the publication of regulatory measures in Vatican City State. In other words, with this Decree he responds to the question when, exactly, a standard is considered published in the Vatican.

Jan 18, 2024 00:46

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Local Church•Virgin Mary

Venezuela: Virgin Mary moves 2.7 million Catholics

Pilgrims from across the country covered more than 7.5 kilometers on the feast day of the Virgin. The state governor, Adolfo Pereira, shared on his social media that during the procession, «peace, calmness, and the religiosity of the people prevailed.»

Jan 17, 2024 23:50

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Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace

Mexico: civil society leader condemned by LGBT lobby takes his case to International Commission

Luévano filed a complaint against Cortés, arguing that 9 social media posts on X and Facebook violated the alleged right to be “acknowledged as a woman” and a “denial of identity”. Cortés was charged with “gender-based political violence” merely because Luevano is a sitting member of the Mexican Congress. 

Jan 17, 2024 23:42

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Persecuted Christians

The 50 Countries Where Christians Are Most Persecuted at Present: Communism and Islamism Head the Persecutions

Christianity is the most persecuted religion in the world. In many countries Christians suffer all sorts of vexations because of their faith. Some 317 million Christians suffer persecution in those 50 countries.

Jan 17, 2024 23:34

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General Audience•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Explains Lust and Two Contaminatiions It Produces

The Holy Father’s General Audience on January 17, 20024 on Lust

Jan 17, 2024 23:28

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Local Church•Religious Freedom

This is what the first report on religious freedom in the U.S. prepared by the country’s Catholic bishops says

The issues of abortion and gender identity were at the heart of key cultural trends affecting religious liberty. Opposition to Christians’ witness against abortion continued to motivate vandalism against churches and pro-life pregnancy centers. The celebration of “Pride Month” generated numerous controversies, including protest and counterprotest of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to honor an anti-Catholic group as part of the baseball team’s “Pride Night” festivities.

Jan 16, 2024 23:07

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Analysis Opinion•Bioethics

Australia: Legalising ‘Assisted Dying’ fails to reduce suicide rate

The author of this study, David Albert Jones, is the Director of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre in Oxford and Professor of Bioethics at St Mary’s University, Twickenham.

Jan 16, 2024 21:07

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Local Church•Religious Freedom

USA: bishops release first report on religious freedom in the country

The report identifies a wide range of concerns, such as federal agencies misusing laws meant to aid pregnant women in order to promote abortion, threats to the safety of our Jewish and Muslim neighbors, and hostility toward ministries serving migrants and refugees, and suggests how individuals and communities can respond.

Jan 16, 2024 21:03

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