Church and World•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Leader of Iraqi Catholics Leaves Baghdad after Government’s Harassment: Vatican Intervenes

The patriarch of the Iraqi Catholic community has moved to Kurdistan. The diplomatic representation of the Vatican was called by the president of the republic.

Jul 18, 2023 02:12

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Church and World•Local Church•Vatican City

Vietnamese President To Visit Vatican: Historic Signing of An Agreement That Could Inspire China

Vo Van Thuong assumed the presidency in March 2023 and is expected to arrive in Rome at the end of July to meet with Pope Francis. It is worth remembering that the last meeting between a Vietnamese head of state and the Supreme Pontiff took place in 2016, when then-President Tran Đại Quang visited the Holy See.

Jul 18, 2023 02:08

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Local Church

Ukraine: parliament changes Christmas date to December 25 and moves away from Russian Orthodox liturgy

Following the calendar reform, the Parliament changed the dates of Christmas, Ukrainian Statehood Day, and the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports.

Jul 17, 2023 03:21

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Church and World

Biden will receive Cardinal Zuppi, the Pope’s envoy for the peace mission in Ukraine

The White House Press Office issues an official statement.

Jul 17, 2023 03:16

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Justice and Peace•Persecuted Christians

USA: After Supreme Court’s landmark free speech ruling, photographers in KY, NY seek to also create freely

The law also forbids her and her studio from publicly explaining to clients and potential clients through her studio’s own website or social media sites the religious reasons why she only celebrates wedding ceremonies between one man and one woman.

Jul 17, 2023 03:09

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Analysis Opinion•Art and Culture•Justice and Peace

Elon Musk Will Project Verástegui’s Film “Sound of Freedom” on Twitter

A section of the progressive press ridicules the film as a conspiracy film.

Jul 17, 2023 03:06

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Church and World•Vatican City

The Vatican and Peace in Ukraine: Pope Francis Sends Cardinal Zuppi to Washington

The visit takes place in the context of the mission to promote peace in Ukraine and support initiatives in the humanitarian field to alleviate the suffering of the most affected and fragile people, especially children.

Jul 17, 2023 02:48

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Analysis Opinion•WYD Lisbon 2023

World Youth Day and Converting Everyone to Christ

I’m scheduled to give five presentations at World Youth Day in Lisbon, and I would like to assure Bishop Aguiar that every single one of them is designed to evangelize.

Jul 16, 2023 14:40

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Angelus•Pope Francis

How Can We Sow Continually Without Tiring? Pope Explains Parable of the Sower

Address of Pope Francis in the Angelus prayer.

Jul 16, 2023 14:21

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Justice and Peace•Local Church

USA: Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Family Life Committee Chairman on FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive

In reaction to the news yesterday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the oral contraceptive, Opill, to be dispensed over the counter.

Jul 14, 2023 20:52

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Justice and Peace•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

USA: bishops make sex abuse data and their struggle transparent in 2022 annual report

The number of allegations is 399 less than that reported in 2021 and 1,548 less than that reported in 2020. This decrease is due in large part to the resolution of allegations received as a result of lawsuits, compensation programs, and bankruptcies.

Jul 14, 2023 20:43

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Art and Culture

USA: Award-winning documentary ‘Native Ball’ to air nationwide this fall

Family Theater Productions Inks Deal with PBS.

Jul 13, 2023 18:04

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