African seminary with almost 800 students celebrates 100 years by ordaining 40 deacons

Dec 01, 2024 19:53

commemorated its centennial on November 21 with a jubilant Mass and the ordination of 40 deacons Photo: Bigard Memorial Seminary

Father Gabriel Romanelli, the Argentine priest overseeing the sole Catholic parish in the region

underscores escalating threats in nations like Burkina Faso and Nicaragua

In 2023, 184,207 marriages were celebrated, a 2.6% drop compared to the previous year.

is officially aimed at safeguarding the mental health of young Australians.

Gender Ideology

Gender ideology: Disney removes a “trans” episode of “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”

The episode, titled “The Gatekeeper”, centered on themes of inclusion and identity, igniting polarized reactions from creators, activists, and political commentators.

Nov 30, 2024 19:19

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Vatican City

New Revelations in Emanuela Orlandi Case: Vatican Confirms Existence of a Key Dossier

Speculation suggests the document may have been compiled by Georg Gänswein, former secretary to Pope Benedict XVI, as part of an effort to piece together the events surrounding Orlandi’s disappearance

Nov 29, 2024 19:30

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Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Antony Blinken Meets Pope Francis Amid Global Turmoil: A Push for Peace and Humanitarian Action

Nov 28, 2024 19:19

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General Audience•Pope Francis

Pope announces inclusion of Chinese in general audiences

Speaking to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square on November 27, Pope Francis shared, “With the start of Advent next week, the catechesis summary during the General Audience will also be translated into Chinese.”

Nov 28, 2024 19:13

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Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Brazil: Supreme Court in favor of the presence of crucifixes in public institutions

Brazil’s Supreme Court Upholds Religious Symbols in Public Institutions, Affirming Cultural Heritage

Nov 28, 2024 19:11

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This is what the letter says—the surprising and important letter that Leo XIV sent to the cardinals ahead of the Consistory in June 2026

Letter from Pope Leo XIV to the cardinals ahead of the upcoming consistory in 2026

Although there are no diplomatic relations, the President of the National Assembly of Vietnam invites Pope Leo XIV to visit the country

The President of the National Assembly in Hanoi presented the Pope with a letter from the President, who is now firmly at the helm of power in Vietnam. It was precisely internal disagreements over the local political balance of power that had slowed down the preparations for the visit, which is so eagerly awaited by the Catholic community. Cardinal Parolin is due to visit soon to establish full diplomatic relations. The possibility of 2027, when the Pope is already expected in Seoul for World Youth Day.

African seminary with almost 800 students celebrates 100 years by ordaining 40 deacons

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Gender ideology: Disney removes a “trans” episode of “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”

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Pope announces inclusion of Chinese in general audiences

Brazil: Supreme Court in favor of the presence of crucifixes in public institutions