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As of Thursday morning, the pope’s agenda lists no appointments for the day for March 30. He is still scheduled to preside over a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on April 2 for Palm Sunday and to give the usual Sunday Angelus address. “In recent days Pope Francis has complained of some difficulty breathing and... Continue Reading →
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After having difficulty breathing, Pope Francis went to Rome’s Gemelli hospital March 29 where he was diagnosed with a respiratory infection that will be treated in the hospital for several days, the Vatican press office said. In the past few days, the statement said, “Pope…Pope... Continue Reading →
A priest at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Thomaston, Connecticut, has recently claimed that a Eucharistic miracle occurred at his parish on March 5. According to WFSB News, “[Fr. Joseph] Crowley said earlier this month, as a Eucharistic minister was handing out host … a miracle happened. The number of hosts that minister had actually... Continue Reading →
As many as 16,221 children have been deported to Russia since the Feb 24 invasion, according to Kyiv There is a moral obligation for those who claim to be people with humanitarian values and commitments or to be Christian. They must stand for justice and truth and against evil and violence.When we are confronted with... Continue Reading →
In 1998, 62% of Americans said that religious faith was very important to them. Today, according to the Wall Street Journal, that figure has dropped precipitously – to 39%. It’s one of several “traditional values” that have seen a dramatic loss among Americans, according to the Journal, which conducted a survey of Americans on values... Continue Reading →
Church of the Rock pastor, Geng Zejun, served just over a year after ‘refusing to join state-run Three-Self Church’ Pastor Geng Zejun from the Church of the Rock in in Shizuishan city of China’s Ningxia Hui province was released from prison after more than one year for allegedly conducting Sunday services. (Photo: ChinaAid via Weibo) Published: March 27,... Continue Reading →
Throughout the first half of Lent, the Church covers a wide range of events that happened during Jesus’ three years of public ministry. The Gospels do not put any dates to these events, but it becomes clear when Jesus is nearing his final year of earthly ministry. During this final year of ministry, Satan began... Continue Reading →
Boston Cardinal Seán P O’Malley, president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, speaks with reporters in Asunción, Paraguay, on March 13 2023, after inaugurating the Center for Studies on Human Dignity and Prevention of Abuse at the Catholic University of Asunción. (CNS photo/Courtesy of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors)Pope... Continue Reading →
The relationship between theology, science, and philosophy is one that can be strained at times. Perhaps this is putting it mildly. There are some who see any innovation in the sciences and philosophy as an affront to faith, and to be fair, in some cases this is the case, but not in all cases. Roger... Continue Reading →
A reflection on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 26, 2023. During my years as a high school chaplain, I would welcome the incoming freshmen with the following piece of advice: Some people look back on their high school years as the most miserable time in their lives. Whether it was bullying,... Continue Reading →
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