Exploring the Theological Heritage of Francis’s Most Recent Attack on Proselytism
“[I]n spreading religious faith and in introducing religious practices everyone ought at all times to refrain from any manner of action which might seem to carry a hint of coercion or of a kind of persuasion that would be dishonorable or unworthy, especially when dealing with poor or uneducated people.” (Vatican II’s Declaration on Religious […]
Dev Testing Post
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Forgotten Customs of Saints Peter and Paul
Editor’s note: as we discussed last week in our post on June, this month all of our lay sodalities and efforts here at OnePeterFive have a confluence of purpose, not the least of which begins today with one of the most ancient customs of June: the Apostles Fast. Besides the liturgical and spiritual greatness of […]
Educating poor children and young people from broken families
Sister Agustiniada Ouano, Filipina councilor for mission-apostolate, invites people to embrace Catholic faith and educate poor children, especially those children who came from broken families and the ones affected by drugs, to deepen their spiritual faith and lead them towards Christ. Read all
UN negotiations on plastics spark hope, deep division among nations
The second round of negotiations for the first international treaty to end plastic pollution ends with a spark of hope but is marred by division among member states. Read all
Wanted: Open, Honest Dialogue on the Liturgy
A priest elevates the Eucharist at Mass. COMMENTARY: Given that liturgical practices continue to be the flash point for so many acrimonious debates within the Church, perhaps Pope Francis should convene a ‘Synod on the Liturgy.’
Abortions in Scotland Highest on Record as Government Considers Abortion on Demand
Ivon19 An unborn baby. The statistics also revealed that there has been an 84% increase in the number of abortions where a baby has Down syndrome, from 32 in 2021 to 59 in 2022.
Religious Persecution Takes Its Toll on Catholic Faith in Mexico
David Ramos/ACI Prensa Flag of Mexico. In recent weeks there have been various cases of desecration and sacrilege in different churches in the country.
Religions unite against violent extremism in Burkina Faso
Religious leaders in Burkina Faso are uniting forces to help bring peace to the landlocked West African nation, which has been racked by extremist violence the past seven years
Over 700 million children face ‘double risk’ of poverty & climate crisis
A third of the world’s child population faces the double risk of poverty and climate hazards, says Save the Children on World Environment Day. Read all