Tag: Pope Francis
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ACN calls on contemplatives worldwide to join day of prayer for peace in Ukraine
The call for a day of prayer and fasting on March 2nd was an initiative of Pope Francis for the entire… READ MORE
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Why Was Rome Finally Willing to Call Out Russia as an Aggressor?
The invasion caused massive hemorrhaging in the Vatican’s Russia policy since 2014. READ MORE
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Pope Francis Opens Special Process to Canonize 16 Carmelite Martyrs of French Revolution
In 1794, the sisters were arrested, put on trial, and condemned by the Committee of Public Safety for being counterrevolutionaries… READ MORE
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U.S. Bishops’ President Echoes Pope Francis’ Call for Prayer and Fasting for Ukraine
“I echo the Holy Father’s call for prayer and fasting to end the war in Ukraine.” READ MORE
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Vatican Decries ‘Tragic’ Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said in a video statement on Feb. 24 that Pope Francis’ appeal for ‘peaceful coexistence’ in the… READ MORE
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What’s Behind Pope Francis’ Changes to the Vatican’s Doctrinal Office?
Shortly after his election, Pope Francis established a Council of Cardinals to assist him in governing the Church and help… READ MORE
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Why are some Roman Catholic saints called doctors of the church?
In January 2022, Pope Francis bestowed the title doctor of the church on St. Irenaeus of Lyons, a Christian bishop… READ MORE
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Catholic leader in Ukraine calls for an end to ‘idolatry of violence’
“There is a new idolatry of violence arising around the world, and as Christians we have to say no to… READ MORE
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Traditional Latin Mass: Canonists Question the Legislative Force of Recent Vatican Guidelines
ANALYSIS: The interpretive document considerably tightens already-sweeping restrictions on the traditional form of the Roman Rite. READ MORE
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‘Shedding Their Blood’ — The Popes, Ukraine and Russia
Once again, the people of Ukraine turn to the faith for their salvation against the enemy at the gate —… READ MORE
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Seek Peace in Ukraine, Says U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for International Justice and Peace
“In this time of fear and uncertainty, we stand in solidarity with the Church in Ukraine and offer our support.” READ MORE
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Catholic President Biden Holds His Most Pro-Abortion Stance Ever, as 2022 March for Life Gets Underway
Biden has repeatedly declared his support for ‘Roe v. Wade’ as pro-life advocates gather in the hopes that it will… READ MORE
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Pfizer and the Vatican
Sources say Pope Francis met privately twice last year with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla READ MORE
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Traditionis custodes: Vatican further tightens restrictions on Traditional Latin Mass
The Vatican said it wanted to ensure that priests who wish to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass “share the desire… READ MORE
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Catholic priests survey finds lower morale, ‘conservative shift’ among U.S. clergy
When asked about politics, the priests surveyed were significantly more likely to describe themselves as “conservative” as compared to respondents… READ MORE
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Croatian president raises plight of Bosnian Catholics during Vatican visit
Reuters has described current turmoil in the southeastern European state, home to 3.3 million people, as the worst political crisis since the… READ MORE
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Catholic League: Pope-Biden Meeting Still Unresolved
On October 29, Biden was asked, “Mr. President, did the issue of abortion come up at all?” The first words… READ MORE
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Interview with Fr. Frank Pavone on Joe Biden’s visit with Pope Francis
Fr. Frank Pavone offers his insight regarding Joe Biden’s visit with Pope Francis today. READ MORE
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Fr. Pavone: ‘No common ground’ on abortion between Biden and Pope Francis
“We Catholics, and Christians overall, are sick and tired of having our faith used and abused by those who claim… READ MORE
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Journalists Protest as Vatican Cancels Live Coverage of Joe Biden Greeting Pope Francis
The Vatican has indicated that it will now only provide live footage of the arrival of the U.S. president’s motorcade… READ MORE
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‘Joe Biden is no more Catholic than is Lucifer,’ says American Life League
“The Code of Canon Law refers to this situation of a manifest lack of proper moral disposition when it states… READ MORE
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Vatican Stiffs Biden
The Vatican has said that there will be no live coverage of Biden greeting the pope. READ MORE
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White House: Pope Francis ‘has spoken differently’ than Biden on abortion
“Biden has issued statements supporting legal abortion in the United States and internationally.” READ MORE
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Bishop Shao Zhumin Seized by Chinese Authorities
The Underground Bishop was Taken Away for “Vacation” READ MORE
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Today, October 11, We Celebrate Pope Saint John XXIII
“Pope John’s spirit of humble simplicity, profound goodness, and deep life of prayer radiated in all that he did…” READ MORE
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3 Swiss Guards resign over Vatican vaccine mandate
“The Pontifical Swiss Guard, charged with protecting the pope, has required all 135 guards to get a COVID-19 vaccine.” READ MORE
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Pope Francis’ Recent Words on Communion and His Own Practice Reveal a Potential Lesson for Bishops
COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s words during the inflight press conference from Slovakia have to be read very closely, as he… READ MORE
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Attack in Nigeria’s Kaduna State “a massacre against natives”: Catholic Priest
“This is concerning, and must be investigated by the Nigerian government, and failing that, by the wider international community.” READ MORE
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Vatican Clarifies COVID-19 Vaccine Pass Rules for Employees, Visitors of City State
“[T]he regulations were being implemented at the request of Pope Francis…” READ MORE
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Catholic opinions on Johnson & Johnson vaccine highlight debate between hardliners on abortion and others in the church
What is behind the confusion about Catholics taking the Johnson & Johnson vaccine? READ MORE
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Human rights activist: Myanmar’s Christians are suffering amid crackdown
“I think we’ve seen people of different religious backgrounds, different ethnic backgrounds, coming together across the country.” READ MORE
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Pope Francis decries abortion and euthanasia as treating human life like ‘waste’
“I entrust to the Virgin Mary the work of this assembly and also the whole of your activity as an… READ MORE
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Iraq’s Islamist extremists are emboldened by Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
Iraq is a priority country for Aid to the Church in Need, which provides help such as emergency aid, repairs… READ MORE
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Media Exploit the Pope Again
Most media accounts said nothing about the pope’s comments on homosexuality, and they gave brief mention to his remarks on… READ MORE
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Pope Francis warns leaders of Catholic movements not to abuse power
“Our desire for power is expressed in many ways in the life of the Church.” READ MORE
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SLOVAKIA – Pope Francis: “The authentic Christian witness comes to life from the mysterious triumph of the Cross of Christ”
Authentic witnesses, the Pope said at the end of his homily – generate other witnesses, because they are givers of… READ MORE
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Who is the True Pope? | Ask Father with Fr. Paul McDonald
Video: Fr. Paul McDonald explains that there cannot be two popes. READ MORE
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Darkness Has Not Overcome the Church: New Catholic History Book Reminds Us That God Brings Good Even Out of Major Crises
Steve Weidenkopf (The Real Story of Catholic History) turns his knowledge and insight to the Church’s considerable history of self-inflicted… READ MORE
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Religious Freedom in the World Report 2021 wants to give a ‘fresh impetus to the defense of human dignity’
The country reports are prepared by independent international experts and cover all religions and religious persuasions READ MORE
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Cardinal Sarah asks Pope Francis to reinstate individual Masses at St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinal Sarah referenced canon 902 of the Code of Canon Law, which refers to “Sacrosanctum concilium” no. 57, and “guarantees… READ MORE
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Christine Flowers: Some things in the Catholic Church will never change
Catholicism does not change with the times, with cultural evolutions, or with the whims of the woke. READ MORE
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Schism Looms: Pope Francis and the Willfully Rebellious Church in Germany
COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s German gamble failed. He led with an open hand and got a clenched fist in return. READ MORE
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Papal visit to Iraq’s largest Catholic town boosts hopes that Christians will return
The suffering of Christians continues, as long as there is an Islamic constitution that does not protect the rights of… READ MORE
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Pope authorizes Decrees on heroic virtues concerning three religious of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Poor
Sister Annelvira Ossoli, Sister Vitarosa Zorza, and Sister Danielangela Sorti may eventually become saints as their Causes will be promulgated. READ MORE
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Christian Leaders in Nigeria Hail Holy See’s Clarification on Same-Sex Unions
The Christian leaders say that they “totally agree” with the Vatican’s stand that what is to be blessed needs to… READ MORE
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English Catholic bishop fears Germany’s ‘Synodal Way’ will lead to ‘de facto schism’
“This will lead to a de facto schism that will be very difficult (and theologically complex) to repair.” READ MORE
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The Bishops and Eucharistic Coherence
“We should commit ourselves to ‘eucharistic coherence,’ that is, we should be conscious that people cannot receive Holy Communion and… READ MORE
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Vatican’s doctrinal office: Catholic Church cannot give blessings to same-sex unions
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Mar 15, 2021 / 05:22 am MT (CNA).- The Vatican’s doctrinal office on Monday clarified that… READ MORE
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