For the duration of the assembly Oct. 4-29 all the heads of Vatican dicasteries and hundreds of cardinals, archbishops, bishops, religious superiors, professors, students and parents were scheduled to be away from their homes and their desks.
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Evento en la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón en Glyndon Reúne a Jóvenes Hispanos para Fortalecer su Fe
El 24 de septiembre la parroquia del Sagrado Corazón en Glyndon fue testigo de un inspirador evento dedicado a la formación de jóvenes adultos hispanos, con el propósito de fortalecer su fe y equiparlos para abordar los desafíos que enfrentan al practicar su religión en la sociedad actual. El evento que congregó a alrededor de […]
‘I forgive you. I pray for you,’ Florida inmate says in final statement before execution
Before he became Florida’s sixth inmate to be executed in the state this year, convicted murderer Michael Duane Zack concluded his final statement Oct. 3 with a message: “To Governor DeSantis and the Clemency Board: I love you. I forgive you. I pray for you.” Zack, 54, was pronounced dead at 6:14 p.m. by lethal […]
Movie Review: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’
Although the horror sequel “The Exorcist: Believer” (Universal) gets off to a reasonably promising start, it degenerates quickly. It ends up being a muddle both dramatically and, more significantly, in its treatment of religion.
If you’re bored, it’s really your own fault
If you look more closely, with more patience and attention, you will find things to interest and even fascinate you.
‘Laudate Deum’ a ‘timely call’ to ‘choose life or death,’ say Catholic ecological advocates
Pope Francis’ latest plea to urgently address global warming and climate change is being hailed by Catholic ecological advocates as “a great call to action.”
Synod members begin small-group discussions on ‘synodality’
The 364 members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops and the 85 experts, facilitators and ecumenical delegates accompanying them began their work in earnest Oct. 5, meeting, sharing and praying in small groups.
Question Corner: Can a Catholic date a person whose marriage has not been annulled?
It is true that the Catholic Church presumes that marriages are valid until proven otherwise, and it’s only logical that faithful Catholics should discern their life choices in light of this general principle.
After campus shooting, Archbishop Lori says ways must be found to ‘channel God’s peace’ in communities
Baltimore’s archbishop prayed that “God’s comfort and healing reaches all who experienced injury and terror” in the shooting that took place the evening of Oct. 3 on the campus of Morgan State University in the city and left five people wounded.
Pence at Georgetown says US should lead on religious liberty worldwide, addresses McCarthy ouster
Former Vice President Mike Pence Oct. 3 called himself “deeply disappointed” by California Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s ouster as speaker of the House of Representatives that same day, after eight House Republicans joined with Democrats to remove McCarthy from the role, the first such move in the history of the U.S. House.
Motherhood is not a liability but a gift to women, Vatican says at U.N.
Through a “narrow focus on pregnancy prevention” and the promotion of abortion, many international organizations too often view motherhood as a liability to the advancement of women, the Vatican said.
First Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage draws thousands to national shrine
Over 3,000 pilgrims from across the United States filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Sept. 30, drawn by a shared love of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the rosary.