Angelus•Pope Francis

Jesus’ Change of Attitude and the Woman’s Faith: This Is How Pope Francis Explained the Gospel Passage of Jesus and the Canaanite Woman to 10,000 People

Address on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, August 20, 2023

Aug 20, 2023 01:45

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Local Church

Nigeria: Christian killings ‘go on and on’, no arrests or consequences for terrorists

Father Lubo stressed that these atrocities should be investigated, and authorities should identify “the perpetrators of these evil acts” – but arrests are rare, and those in positions of power seldom have the willingness “to say what’s going on”. He added that Nigerian authorities are not doing anything to help the thousands of Christians in the region who have been displaced after surviving terrorist attacks.

Aug 20, 2023 01:29

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Local Church

Ultimatum from the Pontifical Delegate: warns of canonical penalties for priests who litigate over liturgy in India

The reaction of some Catholics to the Pontifical Delegate has been strong. In response to the liturgical decision, some have called on the Indian government to deport Archbishop Cyril Vasil, citing violations of visa rules and involvement in illegal activities.

Aug 19, 2023 01:23

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Local Church

New director of the prestigious Ecole Biblique de Jerusalem

Fr. Olivier Poquillon arrives from Mosul where, since 2019, he has been overseeing the restoration of the Dominican convent of Notre-Dame de l’Heure, severely damaged by Daech, as part of UNESCO’s flagship program, “Reviving the Spirit of Mosul”.

Aug 17, 2023 21:14

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Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Francis receives in audience the President of Madagascar

However, during cordial talks at the Secretariat of State, appreciation was expressed for the positive bilateral relations, as well as for the contribution of the Catholic Church in many sectors of Malagasy society.

Aug 17, 2023 03:02

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Young People

45,000 Young People, the Jesus of “The Chosen,” Pope Francis and Matt Maher in a Lisbon

An event of praise with 45,000 young people and a video message of the Pope in Lisbon

Aug 16, 2023 18:26

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Local Church•Rome

A few meters from the Vatican, archaeologists discover Nero’s Theater, where Christians were martyred

While authors like Pliny, Suetonius, and Tacitus had made reference to the existence of this theater in proximity to the Vatican, the density of buildings in the area, many possessing considerable artistic and cultural value, had traditionally hindered any attempts at archaeological excavations to confirm its location.

Aug 16, 2023 16:15

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Justice and Peace

Cardinal Ouellet Receives Complaint in France: Accusation of a Former Religious Expelled for Being “Too Traditionalist”

The first hearing in this civil case was fixed by the President of the Court of Lorient for October 4, 2023.

Aug 16, 2023 07:04

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Justice and Peace

USA: Pro-Life Victory Against Planned Parenthood and the Woke Culture of the Nation’s Capital

Washington, D.C., officials refused to grant permission for The Frederick Douglass Foundation and Students for Life of America to paint a pro-life message on a city street shortly after the city allowed the painting of other messages on a different street. When members of the pro-life groups began to chalk temporary messages on a sidewalk, police arrested them.

Aug 15, 2023 22:07

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Local Church

Amidst Risk of Schism, Pope Francis Sends Delegate to Resolve Liturgical Dispute in Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly

The decision by the Holy Father follows the request made by the Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, Cardinal George Alencherry, in June 2023.

Aug 15, 2023 22:02

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Local Church•WYD Lisbon 2023•Young People

Eight Impressive Facts About the WYD that Perhaps You Didn’t Know

Numbers and facts of the world’s greatest Catholic event

Aug 15, 2023 18:11

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Local Church

After WYD, Patriarch of Lisbon Declines Having a Bridge Named after Him “Not To Create Division”

The Lisbon government wanted to pay homage to its archbishop on the occasion of his birthday, as well as recognize his work for WYD. This initiative generated divided opinions.

Aug 15, 2023 18:00

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