Jubilee 2025•Pope Francis•Virgin Mary

The Pope’s Moving Prayer to the Immaculate Virgin Speaking of the Jubilee 2025

The Holy Father’s Act of Veneration to the Immaculate in Piazza di Spagna

Dec 08, 2024 08:59

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Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

Back to the heart and 3 meanings of following Jesus: a homily by the Pope for cardinals useful for every Catholic

Pope’s homily on the occasion of the consistory during which he created 21 new cardinals

Dec 07, 2024 20:05

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Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Diplomacy: Pope speaks of Vatican’s “positive neutrality” to 11 new ambassadors

Address of the Pope to the new ambassadors of India, Jordan, Denmark, Luxembourg, Sao Tome and Principe, Rwanda, Turkmenistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Kenya, on the presentation of their credentials

Dec 07, 2024 20:01

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope on the Reopening of Paris’ Cathedral: May the Rebirth of Notre Dame Be s Sign of Renewal of the Church in France

The Holy Father’s Message on the occasion of the reopening of the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris

Dec 07, 2024 19:42

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Pro Life

Speaker Mike Johnson Signals Renewed Push to Defund Planned Parenthood

Speaking on Fox News’ The Story with Martha MacCallum on December 5, Johnson made his stance clear. When asked directly if he aims to eliminate funding for abortion organizations like Planned Parenthood, he responded, “I’d like to, that’s for sure.” He emphasized that the process requires building consensus and securing the necessary votes in both chambers of Congress.

Dec 06, 2024 09:06

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Pope Francis

Pope Reflects with Nuns on The Poverty of «Without Anything of One’s Own»

The Holy Father’s words to the participants in the Meeting promoted by the Congregation of the Canonesses of the Holy Spirit of Sassia

Dec 05, 2024 18:21

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Jubilee 2025•Vatican City

Vatican: the ceremony of the recognitio that sets up the Holy Door for the Jubilee in St. Peter’s Basilica

The «recognitio» ceremony—a tradition steeped in centuries-old heritage—saw the unveiling of the metallic box containing the key that will open the Holy Door on Christmas Eve, marking the formal beginning of the Jubilee Year.

Dec 05, 2024 18:18

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Gender Ideology

Gender ideology: Biden administration has spent $165 million on genital mutilation for children

From January 2018 to September 2023, 16 states collectively spent over $165 million on gender transition-related services, with $45 million allocated for minors aged 17 or younger. Illinois, Oregon, and Washington led the expenditures, collectively accounting for over $98 million, including services for children

Dec 05, 2024 18:14

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Pro Life•Religious Freedom

300 political and civic leaders from 45 countries sign the Madrid Commitment in Spain

A change in PNfV’s leadership took place during the Summit. Croatian MEP Stephen Bartulica is the new president, taking over from José Antonio Kast, who served a term of two and a half years.

Dec 05, 2024 18:11

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Pro Life•Testimonies

British justice fines Catholic woman for… praying outside clinic where babies are killed!

Irish Pro-Life Advocate Fined for Praying Near Abortion Clinic: A Controversial Verdict Sparks Debate

Dec 05, 2024 17:55

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Justice and Peace•Local Church

South Korea Faces Turmoil After Martial Law Declaration: Religious Leaders Demand Accountability

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea (CBCK) issued a powerful rebuke, calling for an apology and full explanation from President Yoon

Dec 04, 2024 20:40

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Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Surplices and Albs

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology and director of the Sacerdos Institute at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Dec 04, 2024 20:34

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