These Are the “Numbers” the Pope Will Meet in Canada: Vocations, Priests, Catholics, etc.

Jul 21, 2022 23:57

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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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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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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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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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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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Photo Gallery: A Look at the Custom Ford Explorer Platinum That Pope Leo XIV Received as a Gift from Chicago

The Explorer was customized with a 3.3L V6 hybrid powertrain and 10-speed hybrid transmission, as well as an antenna that’s compatible with the European broadcast radio system. Vanity license plates read “DA POPE” and “LEO XIV.”

The devil’s work: one of the topics discussed with Pope Leo XIV by leaders of exorcists from around the world. Here’s how the meeting went

Orlita and Bamonte also shared a historical note that delighted the Pope: Leo XIV had personally known and appreciated Father Gabriele Amorth, the Italian priest who founded the International Association of Exorcists and who for decades served as one of the most widely known exorcists in the Church

These Are the “Numbers” the Pope Will Meet in Canada: Vocations, Priests, Catholics, etc.

Canada: progress announced on the Reconciliation Fund program between Church and indigenous peoples

68 Christians killed in just a couple of months in one Nigerian state

Biden Met with Christian Communities During His Recent Visit to the Holy Land

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

The “Catholic” Pro-Abortion Biden and the Opinions of the Pope and of An American Bishop

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

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

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

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

China-Vatican Agreement: Ordained Bishops and Vacant Dioceses

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