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Pope Francis presides over Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, June 29, 2024. Credit: Vatican Media A special Angelus In spite of the…
“A direct abortion is one that intends to end the life of the unborn baby and is not medically necessary as defined by . We do not and will not perform…
However, the leaders pointed out that “for centuries” church properties have had exemptions from municipal taxes according to the established status quo and that the churches have used this exemption…
In the story of salvation, it may happen that a slave’s son is plucked from a river and raised into a great prophet. Shepherd boys may be chosen to slay…
The report recognizes the uptick in attacks, killings, and kidnappings, and prosecutions have resulted in what it calls “a climate of fear and displacement” among the Christian population. Yet it…
It would also allow what it calls a “family facility” that would serve a parent, guardian, or family member assisting a child under age 10. The vote on the measure,…
“I get to watch revival happening in front of me,” he said. “It’s filled me with so much hope just to see the way that people are responding to the…
The move comes after Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, who is Catholic, signed legislation that requires K–12 schools and colleges that receive public funding to display the Ten Commandments in every…
Holy Mass, celebrated on June 27 in the Church of Our Lady of Mercy at the Teutonic Cemetery, was offered by Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, president emeritus of the Pontifical Council…
22. Archbishop Abel Liluala of Pointe-Noire, Democratic Republic of Congo 23. Archbishop Gélase Armel Kema of Owando, Democratic Republic of Congo 24. Archbishop Davide Carbonaro, OMD, of Potenza-Muro Lucano-Marsico Nuovo,…
The service launched with articles on subjects ranging from Catholic prayers and practices to support one’s spiritual journey to miracles, inspiring stories from the saints, and remarkable conversion stories. Already…
The nuns noted that they have spent “a decade” fending off attempts to force them to comply with contraception mandates promulgated by the government. The sisters were first ordered to…