Pope’s health as of Wednesday, March 5: Pope received ashes and had no new episodes of respiratory failure

Mar 05, 2025 16:52

According to Vatican, the Pope’s pneumonia is following the expected course under treatment Photo: MASSIMO PERCOSSI (EFE)

Religious Freedom

Christian-Catholic group opens investigation against government agency for violations of free speech during Biden’s tenure

Legal Investigation Launched into Alleged Free Speech Violations at U.S. Science Agency

Mar 04, 2025 15:54

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Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Gaza’s population rejects Hamas’ continued rule of the strip, poll shows

A Palestinian research institute conducted a survey the first week after the ceasefire. More than half of those surveyed are convinced that the truce can hold. Only 5 per cent still want Hamas to run the territory.

Mar 04, 2025 15:52

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Justice and Peace•Local Church

India: Supreme Court against caste discrimination in a catholic parish

Court accepts to hear a complaint by some Catholic families in Tamil Nadu over caste segregation in burials for Dalits in the village of Kottapalayam. The diocese has until 15 April to respond. Fr Devasagayaraj told AsiaNews that such situations, unfortunately, persist in southern India. For him, “Christ and Caste can’t go together.”

Mar 04, 2025 15:49

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Dicasteries

Press Release of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Stating That Maria Valtorta’s Writings Are Not of Supernatural Origin

Maria Valtorta (1897-1961) was an Italian writer known for affirming that she received heavenly visions and dictates on the life of Jesus and Mary. Her most known work is “The Gospel As It Has Been Revealed to Me.”

Mar 04, 2025 06:33

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Local Church

USA: In Lenten Reflection, Archbishop Broglio Echoes Pope Francis’ Call to Pursue Dialogue Courageously

Courageous negotiations require boldness to open the door for dialogue, said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, echoing the words of Pope Francis.

Mar 03, 2025 19:27

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Baseball: The Chicago White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with a game (and a special cap) dedicated to the Pope

On August 11, during a home game against the Cincinnati Reds, the White Sox will distribute a limited-edition headpiece inspired by a papal mitre to fans attending the game

Believing isn’t always easy; Pope Leo XIV knows this and offers a concrete “solution”

Address on the occasion of the Regina Coeli prayer on Sunday, April 12, 2026

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Pope’s health as of Wednesday, March 5: Pope received ashes and had no new episodes of respiratory failure

Health of the Pope as of Tuesday, March 4: tuesday night (early Wednesday morning) on non-invasive mechanical ventilation

Vice President Vance’s Full Speech at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

How Many Legionaries of Christ Are There in 2025? Most Recent Statistics Are Published

Vice President Vance Addresses Papal Criticism, Highlights Trump’s Support for Catholics at National Prayer Breakfast

USA: State Department formally cancels aid to Catholic Church refugee program. Bishops: “they owe us 20 million”

Geopolitics and Papal Elections

Christian-Catholic group opens investigation against government agency for violations of free speech during Biden’s tenure

Gaza’s population rejects Hamas’ continued rule of the strip, poll shows

India: Supreme Court against caste discrimination in a catholic parish

Press Release of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Stating That Maria Valtorta’s Writings Are Not of Supernatural Origin

USA: In Lenten Reflection, Archbishop Broglio Echoes Pope Francis’ Call to Pursue Dialogue Courageously