Angelus•Pope Francis

«Do you remember the date of your baptism?» Pope’s question to all Catholics

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, January 7, 2024, liturgical feast of the Baptism of Jesus

Jan 07, 2024 00:36

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Pope Francis

Eyes to heaven, feet on earth and heart in adoration: the Pope and the Magi

Homily on the occasion of the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Jan 06, 2024 05:33

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Angelus•Pope Francis

Pope Francis explains in 5 paragraphs what the epiphany of Jesus Christ is (and how to adore Him)

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Monday, January 6, 2024, the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord.

Jan 06, 2024 05:25

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Local Church•Young People

USA, “Ecumenism” and “Inter-Religious Dialogue”: Six Out of Ten Americans Have Friends of Other Religions

Forty per cent of Americans of Asian origin feel close to Asian religious traditions. It’s relevant that 11% of Asian-American adults are of the Buddhist religion, although 21% feel close to Buddhism because of family history or their culture of origin. A third or 32% of Americans of Asian origin consider themselves of no religion, compared to 26% of respondents in 2012. Christianity is the largest group of Americans of Asian origin: 34%.

Jan 06, 2024 00:33

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Gender Ideology•Young People

Idaho receives support from 24 states to protect children’s privacy against gender ideology

Activists are challenging Idaho’s law that protects the privacy, safety, and dignity of all K-12 students in public school’s locker rooms, showers, restrooms, and overnight stays.

Jan 04, 2024 00:54

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Local Church

USA: Ruling against Apple for freedom of speech and freedom of religion

Viewpoint Diversity Score brings together leaders from business, civil society, and academia who are committed to preserving the freedom of expression and freedom of religion or belief in the market, workplace, and public square.

Jan 04, 2024 00:46

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Pro Life

Federal appeals court rules that doctors and hospitals in Texas are not required to perform abortions

Federal Appeals Court Denies Obligation on Texas Hospitals to Perform Abortions in Emergency Cases. Right-to-life advocates celebrated the ruling on Tuesday, January 2, arguing that it was evidence that the Biden administration had legally overreached.

Jan 04, 2024 00:43

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Good News•Local Church

The Camino de Santiago Sets New Record with Nearly Half a Million Pilgrims in 2023

Historic record: almost half a million pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago in 2023, most of them for religious reasons. Americans top the list. Among the Spaniards, Andalusians are the first

Jan 04, 2024 00:39

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Good News•Local Church

According to Data of the Israeli Government, the Christian Population Is Growing in Israel

With a 70.5% participation in the labour force in 2022, Christians show a high level of economic activity. However, their participation decreases to 62.2% when Arab Christians are observed specifically.

Jan 04, 2024 00:34

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis to German Catholics: Two Aspects Not to Go Astray in the Synodal Path

Pope highlights care of the spiritual dimension and the universal dimension to German communicators

Jan 04, 2024 00:30

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Pope Francis

Georg Gänswein, Benedict XVI’s secretary, again before the Pope Francis

On December 31, 2023, he presided at a Mass in the Vatican Basilica on the occasion of the anniversary of the death of Benedict XVI.

Jan 03, 2024 23:48

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General Audience•Pope Francis

A great and simple catechesis of the Pope on spiritual combat

Pope’s General Audience January 3, 2024 on Spiritual Combat

Jan 03, 2024 23:43

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