Pope calls for international humanitarian response to Darién migration tragedy (CNA)
As the Darién Gap—the jungle between Colombia and Panama—increasingly becomes a highway for hundreds of thousands of migrants from around the world, Pope Francis called for a “humanitarian response.” “I want to remember the thousands of migrants who try to cross the Darien jungle between Colombia and Panama,” he said. “They are often families with […]
Bishops different sharply in reaction to new Vatican document (Pillar)
The Pillar has compiled a roundup of international reactions to the Vatican’s new document on the non-liturgical blessing of same-sex couples (and other couples in “irregular situations). The responses from an alphabetical list of nations vary from Austria’s (Archbishop Franz Lackner: “Basically, one can no longer say no”) to Zambia’s (Zambian Episcopal Conference: “The Conference […]
Nicaragua jails another bishop as crackdown intensifies (Reuters)
Nicaraguan police arrested and jailed another bishop on December 20. Bishop Isidoro del Carmen Mora Ortega of Siuna, 53, was arrested for “the crime of praying for his fellow detained bishop, Rolando Álvarez,” the Reuters news agency reported. Ordained to the priesthood in 2003, Mora was appointed a bishop in 2021.
New EU Asylum and Migration Pact triggers concern for human rights
Caritas Europa expresses concern for the potential negative impact of the new EU Asylum and Migration Pact, particularly regarding detention centres, an accelerated deportation procedure and the shifting of responsibility on EU border states. Read all
Blessings, pastoral conversion, and the risk of wanting to codify everything
A reading of the doctrinal declaration on the significance of blessings in the light of “epochal change” and the necessary “pastoral conversion” that Pope Francis has insisted on from the beginning of his pontificate. Read all
Give the gift of helping parents with young kids at church this Christmas
Small gestures go a long way in showing parents you are glad they bring their kids to church. Here are a few ideas based on my own positive experiences as a father of two young kids.Read More
Mary’s immeasurable love for the Christ child calls us to the manger this Christmas night
Is there a moment more tender or more profound, than to witness the deep union of souls between our Blessed Mother and her Son?Read More
WATCH: Archbishop Peta, Bishop Schneider ban ‘blessings’ of homosexual couples in their archdiocese
The Kazakhstan prelates rebuked Pope Francis’ new declaration approving ‘blessings’ for homosexual couples which was issued by the Vatican despite the unchangeable Catholic teaching that the Church cannot bless sinful relationships. READ MORE HERE: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/archbishop-peta-bishop-schneider-ban-blessings-of-homosexual-couples-in-kazakhstan-archdiocese/ HELP US FIGHT THE LIES OF THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA AND SPREAD THE TRUTH AROUND THE WORLD: https://give.lifesitenews.com LOVE LIFESITE? […]
Hundreds of UK priests reject same-sex blessings as ‘inadmissible’
The British Confraternity of Catholic Clergy stated that its text had been issued as a response to ‘widespread confusion over Catholic doctrine on same-sex unions and sexual behaviour outside of marriage.’
‘Fiducia Supplicans’: A Pastor’s View
Kzenon A priest blesses a newlywed couple. COMMENTARY: The pastoral concessions the Vatican’s latest document gives for the blessing of people in same-sex relationships and other irregular marriages is imprudent and does not reflect reality ‘on the ground.’