Liturgical Dispute Sparks Ongoing Tensions in India’s Largest Syro-Malabar Archdiocese

Nov 15, 2024 08:22

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argued that her refusal to be vaccinated was rooted in her Catholic beliefs

sermons play a central role in retaining parishioners.

Religious Freedom

USA: Federal Judge Strikes Down Louisiana’s Ten Commandments School Display Law

The ruling marks a setback for proponents of the law, who anticipated legal challenges, as critics vowed to take action. The U.S. Supreme Court previously ruled against a similar law in Kentucky in 1980, citing it as a violation of the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause.

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Good News•Vocations

Knights of Columbus Surpass $100 Million in Support for Religious Vocations

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Nov 13, 2024 09:20

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Testimonies

A Colombian priest’s fight against violence: “Our neighbourhood has two or three murders every week”

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Nov 13, 2024 09:17

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Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

U.S. Bishops Vote for USCCB Treasurer-elect and Committee Chairmen-elect at Fall Plenary Assembly

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Nov 13, 2024 09:06

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Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Deciding on Which Songs Are OK for Mass

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Leo XIV emphasizes the need for safe spaces within the Church to experience love with Jesus Christ

Address by the Holy Father to Members of the Center for Research and Training on Child Protection

Liturgical Dispute Sparks Ongoing Tensions in India’s Largest Syro-Malabar Archdiocese

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Landmark ruling in Australia: Catholic church not indirectly guilty in case of priest involved in abuse

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U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Dr. Gertrude Barber

Muslim Kingdom of Bahrain to sponsor digitization of Arabic documents from Vatican Library

USA: Federal Judge Strikes Down Louisiana’s Ten Commandments School Display Law

Knights of Columbus Surpass $100 Million in Support for Religious Vocations

A Colombian priest’s fight against violence: “Our neighbourhood has two or three murders every week”

U.S. Bishops Vote for USCCB Treasurer-elect and Committee Chairmen-elect at Fall Plenary Assembly

Questions about liturgy: Deciding on Which Songs Are OK for Mass