Full Text in English of the Vatican’s Letter Saying NO to the German Bishops’ Proposal for Gay Blessings

May 04, 2026 19:32

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The closure of the famous Carmelite convent from Bernanos’s renowned work Dialogue of the Carmelites has been announced

Founded in 1641 under the inspiration of Saint Teresa of Ávila, it was once the 53rd Carmelite foundation in France, at a time when contemplative life flourished across the country

May 01, 2026 18:20

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Photo and Living Witnesses of a Miracle Amidst War: Lebanese Catholics Find Eucharistic Miracle

They also found the statue of the Virgin Mary intact among the ruins, like a mother awaiting her children.

May 01, 2026 18:15

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Pope Leo XIV won’t be visiting the U.S. in 2026, but his popemobile will: here’s what we know

The papal vehicle, now rebranded as the “Hopemobile,” will not simply travel as a static exhibit. Organizers intend it to become a focal point for public encounters, prayer gatherings, and moments of reflection along the route. The objective is twofold: to raise funds for humanitarian programs and to bring the reality of war’s victims

May 01, 2026 17:31

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Belarus releases Discalced Carmelite friar accused of espionage

His release came within a broader exchange described as a “5-for-5” format, involving individuals convicted of espionage or related offenses in Belarus and Russia being swapped for detainees held in European Union countries and elsewhere. In total, 10 prisoners were involved across multiple jurisdictions.

May 01, 2026 16:17

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They give the Eucharist to their dogs, are reported to the bishop, and the diocese issues a ruling: what was it?

The gesture triggered a formal inquiry led by Bishop Joseph Maria Bonnemain. The central question was not whether the act had occurred—it had—but whether it constituted sacrilege in the strict sense defined by canon law

Apr 30, 2026 08:28

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Full Text in English of the Vatican’s Letter Saying NO to the German Bishops’ Proposal for Gay Blessings

The exact number of new baptisms in France in 2026, as officially reported by the Church and illustrated with charts

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Lawsuit filed against U.S. bishops’ liturgical and financial measures at the Vatican: they’ve already secured their first victory

The Catholic Church in Brazil: An Innovative National Database and a Response to the Possibility That Protestants Might Outnumber Them

What is God’s vision for Jerusalem amid the conflict? Cardinal Pizzaballa responds

The closure of the famous Carmelite convent from Bernanos’s renowned work Dialogue of the Carmelites has been announced

Photo and Living Witnesses of a Miracle Amidst War: Lebanese Catholics Find Eucharistic Miracle

Pope Leo XIV won’t be visiting the U.S. in 2026, but his popemobile will: here’s what we know

Belarus releases Discalced Carmelite friar accused of espionage

They give the Eucharist to their dogs, are reported to the bishop, and the diocese issues a ruling: what was it?