Gender Ideology•Local Church

Can a transgender person enter religious life? U.S. bishops to respond in new document

With this new document, the USCCB aims to provide clear and pastoral guidance on addressing gender identity within the context of religious life, ensuring that Church teachings and pastoral care are upheld.

Jun 23, 2024 19:23

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Pope Francis•Rome

Pope’s Confessor Dies and Francis Goes to the Wake at 7:00 AM!

“To see the Pope today moved me profoundly, not only because of his presence, but because of his affectionate gesture to Friar Manuel,” he said. Although the loss of Friar Manuel is painful, the Community finds consolation in the certainty that he now watches over all from Heaven.

Jun 23, 2024 06:38

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Local Church•Religious Freedom•Vatican Diplomacy

Vatican and China to renew agreement on bishop appointments in October

The agreement has not succeeded in halting the persecution of unofficial Catholics in China. The Holy See continues to work towards improving the situation and ensuring religious freedom in the country.

Jun 22, 2024 19:34

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Vatican City

Vatican Bank among strongest financial institutions in the world according to 2024 report

IOR is amongst the strongest financial institutions in the world in terms of capital and liquidity and a reference in faith Consistent Investment. 2023 Euro net profit 30.6 million

Jun 22, 2024 19:17

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Analysis Opinion•Local Church

New Survey Reveals Growing Belief Among American Catholics in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist

Vinea’s new survey, carried out at the end of 2022, showed that 69% of Catholics that attend Mass affirm this fundamental belief, attributing the difference to a change in the formulation of the questions.

Jun 20, 2024 14:00

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Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Revealing Report Highlights Growing Marginalization of Christians in the United Kingdom

Many of those surveyed mentioned that Muslims receive more sensitive treatment, and any criticism of them is perceived almost as racism.

Jun 20, 2024 13:53

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Ecumenism•Pope Francis

Jesus Christ is the heart of ecumenism: Pope Francis receives Lutherans at Vatican

Remarks by the Pope during an audience with members of the Lutheran World Federation

Jun 20, 2024 13:48

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis talks about big-bang and black holes: here’s what he says

Address of the Pope to the participants in the meeting promoted by the Vatican Astronomical Observatory (Specola)

Jun 20, 2024 13:44

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Local Church

USA: Bishops react to Biden’s plan to regulate immigration for undocumented spouses

Biden Administration’s announcement of a new program for the undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. The program allows select individuals who have resided in the country for at least ten years to apply for parole in place, which offers access to legal work authorization and protection from removal if granted

Jun 19, 2024 17:39

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Justice and Peace•Pro Life

UN Population Fund report proposes a right to surrogacy

Surrogacy is a controversial topic internationally, raising concerns about the exploitation of women, particularly poor women in developing countries who are hired as surrogates by individuals and couples from wealthy countries.

Jun 19, 2024 17:37

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General Audience•Pope Francis

Are you sad, oppressed, in fear or distress? These are the salms that the Pope recommends to pray

Pope’s General Audience, June 19, 2024, on the Book of Psalms as a symphony of prayer whose composer is the Holy Spirit. The Book of Psalms explained by the Pope as a symphony of prayer.

Jun 19, 2024 17:34

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Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis•Woman

Pope, his Council of Cardinals and 3 women discuss canon law, role of women and economics

The next Council meeting is scheduled for December 2024.

Jun 18, 2024 17:31

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