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WASHINGTON – “Human trafficking is not only a serious crime—it is a rejection of the God-given dignity of every human being. It is, as Pope Francis has said, an open wound on the Body of Christ and on the body of all humanity, demanding an ongoing, united response,” said Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El…
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WASHINGTON – “In today’s world, relationships are often viewed as disposable. The commitment to fidelity and love that marriage entails is a source of hope for all generations,” said Bishop Robert Barron. “It is an antidote to the loneliness and discouragement of many young people today and deserves our prioritization as a Church and society.”…
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LifeSiteNews has exclusively obtained a statement from the Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem, Monsignor William Shomali, relating to President Trump’s statements on the United States taking “ownership” of Gaza. The statements were made during a joint press conference on Monday with … Continue reading → The post Jerusalem’s Bishop William Shomali, Others, Justly Condemn Trump’s Outlandish…
ROME (CNS) — Smiles, laughter, prayer and strategizing abound at the Bishops’ Office for U.S. Visitors to the Vatican. Just a few blocks from Rome’s famous Trevi Fountain, the visitors’ office is where hundreds of Americans — and not only — go on Tuesday afternoons to pick up their tickets for the pope’s weekly general…
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians are called to follow Mary’s example by responding to God’s love with action, reaching out to others instead of withdrawing from the world, Pope Francis said. Reflecting on Mary’s visit to her pregnant cousin Elizabeth after learning that she will bring the Messiah into the world, he said that “this…
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This is an interesting interview. Sadly, it is obvious that the good bishop is enamored of the program of ecumenism, which has not actually helped the Church to grow, but, rather, to contract. (Aid to the Church in Need) — … Continue reading → The post The rebirth of the Catholic Church in Estonia appeared…
(Daniel Payne/CNA) — Spokane Bishop Thomas Daly is urging Catholic voters in Washington state to oppose a proposed law that would order priests to violate the seal of confession in cases where child abuse is revealed during the sacrament. The … Continue reading → The post Spokane bishop urges voters to oppose bill that forces…
MIchael Heinlein penned an opinion piece — “On the strange and politicized Jubilee for the World of Communications” — that critiques an event the Holy See hosted for journalists and other “communicators.” The rhetorical question at the top serves as … Continue reading → The post Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Communications Event: A Critical Analysis appeared…
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An interesting phenomenon that has been occurring in our churches for decades is a lack of silence. The noise volume went up when we removed the Real Presence of Jesus from the center of the sanctuary in our churches. With Him relegated to the side, a back corner, or even a storage closet (yes this…
The Ancient Serpent had oft-times crawled into the sacred precincts of Holy Church since his first entry. However, this time his havoc would strike a thousand blows to the Mystical Body of Christ. St. Pope Pius X named the serpent: Modernism. – Fr. John Perricone Another apt picture of modernism is a peaceful lake inlet…