21-Year-Old Leaves the World of Weights for the Priesthood: From Weightlifting Champion to the Seminary

Sep 02, 2024 17:35

Rafael Manuel Tovar

The 21-year-old athlete, born in Toledo, Ohio, USA, began the weightlifting sport at 17. Photo: Detroit Catholic

Bishop Onah asked the faithful to support the new priests with their prayers and not interfere in their ministry.

Around 15,000 people gathered to listen to his Sunday address and pray the Marian Angelus with him

The Capuchin friars held their 2024 General Chapter in Rome

If declared guilty, Bielecki could face up to 40 years in prison

Saint Michael’s image follows the proposal of sculptor Markus Moura, with the Archangel holding a sword in his right hand and a scale in the left.

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Pope Francis

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Address of the Pope to the participants in the Plenary Session of the Dicastery for Evangelization

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Bell used in Paris Olympics to be part of Notre Dame Cathedral

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Analysis Opinion

China and Vatican: “sinicization” is not inculturation

A true inculturation of the Gospel in China would call China and the despotic regime that currently controls it to conversion. “Sinicization,” by contrast, is a call to the kowtow, to obsequious acquiescence to the regime’s program of social control, which is essentially a refinement of what George Orwell described in the dystopian novel 1984

Aug 30, 2024 15:46

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Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Israeli government minister calls for construction of synagogue on Temple Mount (where Muslim mosque now stands)

Even within Israel, Ben-Gvir’s proposal has met with significant opposition. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant labeled the idea as «dangerous and irresponsible,» warning that it could destabilize Israel’s national security and harm its international standing.

Aug 29, 2024 20:05

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Analysis Opinion•Vatican City

Vatican City’s immigration law, one of the strictest in Europe

Vatican citizenship is a rare status, tightly controlled and highly coveted. According to official records, only 618 individuals hold Vatican citizenship, making it the most exclusive in the world.

Aug 29, 2024 20:02

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Pope Francis received in audience a delegation of ministers participating in the G7 on Inclusion and Disability in the Consistory Hall of the Holy See

Pope asks to speak of people with “different abilities”, not the disabled

Pope’s address to the delegation of ministers participating in the G7 meeting on inclusion and disability

the much-anticipated book will be published worldwide on January 14, 2025

Pope Francis to Release Groundbreaking Autobiography «Hope» in 2025

The announcement came from Random House Publishing on October 16, marking a significant moment not only for the Vatican but also for the global literary and religious communities.

21-Year-Old Leaves the World of Weights for the Priesthood: From Weightlifting Champion to the Seminary

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Monumental Statue of Saint Michael Is Built in Brazil

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Will the Pope dissolve the Pontifical Urbaniana University? He himself responds and gives a speech

Bell used in Paris Olympics to be part of Notre Dame Cathedral

China and Vatican: “sinicization” is not inculturation

Israeli government minister calls for construction of synagogue on Temple Mount (where Muslim mosque now stands)

Vatican City’s immigration law, one of the strictest in Europe