“The Priests” Leave the Stage for the Last Time in the UK

Jul 10, 2024 06:38

“The Priests” gave their last concert on terra firma of the United Kingdom, as part of a farewell tour. Photo: Catedral de St. Mary en Middlesbrough

Starting from the first Sunday of Advent in 2024, parishes in England, Wales, and Scotland will begin using a newly approved Lectionary

The root of the problem laid in the refusal of one of the 36 dioceses to adopt the new modality of the Holy Qurbana, the Eucharistic Rite

the letter expresses concern over reports suggesting that the Vatican might impose new restrictions on this form of liturgy.

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Research Shows Divisions in the United States on the Role of Religion in Politics

At the general level, the majority of voters (71%) prefer that religion be kept separate from the government, with only 28% supporting the incorporation of religious values and beliefs in public policies.

Jul 04, 2024 07:31

Tim Daniels

Islam•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Pakistan: Desperate plea for Catholic man condemned to death

The Sahiwal Anti-Terrorism Court found Mr Ehsan guilty of blasphemy by allegedly sharing content deemed insulting to Islam and its prophet on social media.

Jul 03, 2024 11:17

John Pontifex

Local Church•Religious Freedom

Iraqi court orders conversion of Christian mother and her children to Islam

Elvin Joseph, a resident of Duhok in Iraqi Kurdistan, expressed her distress in an interview: «I am a Christian. I am married to a Christian man. My children are Christians. I was educated in our language. All my official documents identify me as Christian. Our marriage is registered by the Church.»

Jul 02, 2024 17:24

Rafael Llanes

Local Church

French sanctuary of Lourdes: new pronouncement by the bishop on Rupnik’s work

Bishop Advocates for Removal of Marko Rupnik’s Art in Lourdes Amid Abuse Allegations

Jul 02, 2024 17:19

Covadonga Asturias

Local Church

On the Hunt for Benedict XVI’s Inheritance: Appeal for a New Trial of Joseph Ratzinger’s Assets

The victim of a pedophile priest maintains the civil lawsuit against Benedict XVI seeking that his heirs pay compensation, although a German court ruled out the obligation: the lawyer has announced the appeal.

Jul 02, 2024 16:22

Rafael Llanes

Poll Finds Leo XIV the Most Favorable Public Figure Among U.S. Voters

The findings come from a March 2026 poll conducted by NBC News in partnership with Hart Research Associates and Public Opinion Strategies. The survey interviewed 1,000 registered voters across the United States, producing a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.

What Does the Pope Think About Violence Against Women? A Revealing Letter Signed by Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV’s response is clear and profoundly pastoral. The Pontiff confesses that violence in relationships, and particularly violence against women, is a source of great suffering for him.

“The Priests” Leave the Stage for the Last Time in the UK

10 short questions and answers on the Instrumentum Laboris for the Synod on Synodality 2024

Vatican approves new lectionary for Advent in England, Wales and Scotland

Last Minute Liturgical Agreement Avoids Catholic Schism in India

Mayor of Jerusalem hosts Catholic and Orthodox leaders: tax collection on the table

40 British celebrities, nobles, politicians and artists ask the Pope, in The Times, not to limit traditional Mass any more

UK: Three new priests for the Diocese of Westminster

Research Shows Divisions in the United States on the Role of Religion in Politics

Pakistan: Desperate plea for Catholic man condemned to death

Iraqi court orders conversion of Christian mother and her children to Islam

French sanctuary of Lourdes: new pronouncement by the bishop on Rupnik’s work

On the Hunt for Benedict XVI’s Inheritance: Appeal for a New Trial of Joseph Ratzinger’s Assets