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A Week Before Visiting Canada, Pope Francis Describes His Visit as a “Penitential Pilgrimage” and Addresses the Canadian People from Saint Peter’s Square

“Dear brothers and sisters of Canada, as you know I am coming among you above all in the name of Jesu, to meet with and embrace the indigenous populations, “ said the Pontiff.

Jul 18, 2022 19:12

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Local Church

Canada: Can$35 Million Allocated So That Indigenous People Can See and Hear the Pope

Canada’s Indigenous Services and Indigenous Relations are allocating Can$30.5 million for activities, ceremonies and trips directed by the Community for the Survivors.

Jul 15, 2022 14:56

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Local Church

Lourdes: Fire in One of the World’s Most Important Marian Shrines. Losses Amount to 1.5 Million Euros

In the early morning of Sunday, July 10, a fire broke out in the Chapels of Light of the Lourdes Shrine in France. The fire was swiftly controlled. Although the material damage is considerable, four Chapels remain accessible to pilgrims who wish to light a candle during their pilgrimage.

Jul 14, 2022 14:21

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Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

U.S. and abuse: church conducted nearly 2 million background checks on priests and employees in 2021 alone

During this audit year, 30 allegations were made by current minors, six of which were substantiated, nine are still under investigation, nine were unsubstantiated, five were unable to be proven, and one was referred to the provincial of a religious order.

Jul 14, 2022 02:29

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Francis concerned about Israeli government measures in Jerusalem, says call with Palestinian president

During the call, they discussed the latest developments on the eve of the upcoming visit of US President Joe Biden to the region, and his scheduled meeting with President Abbas on Friday in Bethlehem.

Jul 14, 2022 02:25

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Church and World•Local Church•Pope Francis

China-Vatican Agreement: Ordained Bishops and Vacant Dioceses

Over one-third of Catholic communities are without a Bishop four years after the Agreement came into force

Jul 12, 2022 22:28

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Local Church

Harvard University Survey Reveals that Americans Are in Agreement with Supreme Court’s Ruling on Abortion

A new survey reveals Americans’ opinion following the Supreme Court’s decision.

Jul 12, 2022 22:23

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Local Church

Delegations of the Autocephalous Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Church of Ukraine Gather in An Historic Meeting

A dialogue has initiated between the Autocephalous Church and the Orthodox Church , which recently separated for the Moscow Patriarchate. Points of disagreement continue. Personalisms could derail the process of rapprochement. Greek Catholics are observing with interest.

Jul 10, 2022 20:16

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Justice and Peace•Local Church

President Biden Signs Executive Order to “Protect” Abortion Against the Supreme Court’s Decision

Planned Parenthood asserted that it would invest US$150 million in pro-abortion candidates for the 2022 Fall elections

Jul 10, 2022 19:33

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Church and World•Justice and Peace

European Parliament Asks the Vatican to Support the Cardinal Emeritus of Hong Kong

Summary: Cardinal Zen was imprisoned last May and subjected to harassment by the Chinese Communist Government.

Jul 10, 2022 15:36

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Church and World

Vatican calls for accession to UN Convention on climate change

With the instrument of accession, the Vatican City State intends to contribute and give its moral support to the efforts of all States to cooperate in an effective and adequate response to the challenges that climate change.

Jul 08, 2022 21:46

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Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom•Testimonies

Poignant: Was the Departure of Mother Teresa’s Nuns, Expelled from Nicaragua by Daniel Ortega’s Regime

The diocese of Tilarán – Liberia, distributed photographs of the nuns’ exodus, expelled from the interior of Nicaragua.

Jul 08, 2022 13:55

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Traits of a diplomacy of hope: the Pope’s address to ambassadors with whom the Vatican has diplomatic relations

Address of the Pope to the members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the presentation of New Year greetings.

of the 194 countries, the Holy See does not have diplomatic relations with ten

Vatican Reveals Number of Countries with Which It Has Diplomatic Relations

At present, 184 States have full diplomatic relations with the Holy See. To these must be added the European Union and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. There are 90 Diplomatic Missions accredited to the Holy See with headquarters in Rome, among them those of the European Union and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.