Author: baik
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Pope Francis begins historic apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Sep 2, 2024 / 08:18 am Pope Francis departed Rome on Monday to commence his 45th apostolic journey, one that will take him to Southeast Asia and Oceania over the course of nearly two weeks. During his 11-day journey — the longest trip of his papacy to date — the…
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Pope Francis urges release of hostages, aid for polio outbreak in Gaza
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Sep 1, 2024 / 13:15 pm After the bodies of six hostages killed by Hamas were recovered by Israeli forces this weekend, Pope Francis made an impassioned plea for peace in the Holy Land, urging the release of the remaining hostages and humanitarian aid for the polio outbreak in Gaza.…
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‘Natural burial’ option debuts in Archdiocese of Chicago
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Aug 31, 2024 / 07:00 am The Archdiocese of Chicago has announced the debut of a new “natural burial” option at one of its Chicago-area cemeteries, reportedly the first such Catholic offering in the state and one that officials say will help “honor the dignity of life” while respecting the…
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Nicaraguan dictatorship shuts down more nonprofit Catholic organizations, evangelical churches
By Walter Sánchez Silva Lima Newsroom, Aug 30, 2024 / 15:53 pm The Nicaraguan dictatorship closed another 169 nongovernmental and nonprofit organizations, including some Catholic organizations, various evangelical churches, and a Muslim association. The closure of these organizations — bringing the total to 5,664 nonprofits closed since 2018 by the dictatorship of President Daniel Ortega…
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What is the Comstock Act? The 1873 abortion rules Trump won’t enforce
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 29, 2024 / 15:29 pm Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made headlines again last week when he said that if he wins this November’s election and returns to the White House, he will not enforce the abortion restrictions in an 1873 law about obscenity. In an interview with…
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What St. Augustine did to avoid gossip and foul language in his home
By Abel Camasca Lima Newsroom, Aug 28, 2024 / 15:53 pm St. Augustine, whose feast day is today, Aug. 28, had an aversion for gossip to the extent he even placed a special notice in his house so that he and those who visited him would avoid this evil. Some bishops didn’t pay attention, and…
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New study claims bloodstains on Shroud of Turin consistent with torture of Christ
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 27, 2024 / 14:45 pm A new study from an Italian researcher that analyzes the blood on the Shroud of Turin argues that the stains are consistent with the torture and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as described in the Gospels. Giulio Fanti — a professor of mechanical and thermal…
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J.D. Vance: Trump will veto national pro-life law
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 26, 2024 / 14:45 pm Days after former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that his administration would be “great for women and their reproductive rights,” Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance confirmed that Trump would veto any national law to protect unborn life. This follows the…
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Pope Francis prays for people of Nicaragua: ‘Renew your hope in Jesus’
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Aug 25, 2024 / 10:08 am Pope Francis prayed Sunday for a renewed hope for the people of Nicaragua, where the Catholic Church is experiencing harsh persecution under the regime of President Daniel Ortega. “To the beloved people of Nicaragua: I encourage you to renew your hope in Jesus. Remember…
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Pope Francis to Catholic politicians and legislators: War has an ‘abyss of evil’ at its center
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Aug 24, 2024 / 11:00 am Pope Francis called the heart of war an “abyss of evil” during a meeting with Catholic politicians and legislators at the Vatican on Saturday. “Our consciences cannot fail to be moved by the scenes of death and destruction daily before our eyes,” the pope…