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Questions about liturgy: Proclaiming the Gospel Outside of Mass
Holiness, beautifully explained by Leo XIV on the Solemnity of All Saints
Vatican Court Reopens Abuse Case Against a Former Pre-Seminary Student
Leo XIV Appoints New Leadership to Guide the Synodal Process into Its Next Phase
Following the murder of 60 Christians in Ethiopia, calls are being made for action in the wake of the massacre
Pope Leo XIV reorganizes the laws governing disciplinary actions against Vatican employees: here are the new rules
Pope Leo XIV’s appointment as Papal Confrater of St George’s Chapel, Windsor is “symbol of hope”, says Archbishop of Westminster
New Zealand: Mass attendance is on the rise. Here are the figures released by the bishops
Argentines’ expectations regarding the Pope’s visit, as reflected in an interesting study with surprising revelations
Leo XIV: A Pope Who Votes in Elections. Vatican Confirms the Pope’s Vote in the U.S. Midterm Elections
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Sister Cecilia María, Making Her Vows. Photo: Religion en Libertad

Justice and Peace•Persecuted Christians•Young People

USA: VT snowboard coach favorably settles after being fired for stating biological fact

David Bloch, the snowboarding coach at Woodstock Union High School for 12 years, respectfully shared his view with two other people that males are biologically different than females and that those differences give males an advantage in sports. The next day, the superintendent fired him, accusing David of violating Windsor Central Supervisory Union Board’s Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying policy.

Ecumenism•Local Church•Marriage and Family

The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation Publishes New Agreed Statement on Orthodox and Catholic Marriages

The Consultation made recommendations on the celebration of mixed marriages in both churches, the recognition of remarriage after divorce, joint pastoral care, mutual recognition of the married life in Christ, updating of pastoral materials, and the avoidance of indifferentism as well as spiritual confusion.

Justice and Peace

Christian leaders in the Holy Land, including Cardinal Pizzaballa, condemn Israeli army attack on Gazan civilians

Although government spokesmen initially tried to deny the soldiers’ involvement in this incident, later that day Israel’s Minister of National Security not only praised IDF fighters for acting «excellently.» but also attempted to blame the victims for their own demise, charging that they had sought to harm heavily armed soldiers. He went on to assail the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza, arguing that it should cease.