French Government Cracks Down on Priest Who Said Homosexual Relations are Sinful
Father Matthieu Raffray. Father Raffray is a well-known priest who has a growing apostolate on the internet and social media aimed especially at young French-speaking people.
Pope Francis on Gaza Conflict: ‘Without Justice, There is No Peace’
Pope Francis waves to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square gathered for his weekly general audience on April 3, 2024. At one point Francis set down the text of his address to hold up a rosary and a copy of the New Testament that belonged to a slain 23-year-old Ukranian soldier named Oleksandr.
Church in Mexico Condemns Murder of 8-Year-Old Girl, Vigilante Retribution
Jcomp A young girl running as the sun sets. Camila disappeared in the town of Taxco in the Mexican state of Guerrero after going out to play on Wednesday, March 27.
Court Rules That Religious Schools’ Tax-Exempt Status Does Not Make Them Subject to Title IX
Michelle Baumbach Children at school inside the classroom. Title IX was passed as a component of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 and signed into law by President Richard Nixon. It has been a major factor in U.S. education law and policy for decades.
Pope shows off rosary of slain Ukrainian soldier, denounces ‘madness of war’
Pope Francis led thousands of people in a moment of silence Wednesday to pray for the aid workers killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza and a young Ukrainian soldier named Oleksandre who was killed in ”this madness of war.”
Peru archbishop who sued 2 journalists over reports on abuses, financial corruption resigns early
A Peruvian archbishop who sued two journalists over their reports about sexual abuse and alleged financial corruption in his religious movement, Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, has resigned amid a Vatican investigation.
Catholic leaders in Syria fear more suffering for their people amid Gaza conflict tensions
The Apostolic Vicar of Aleppo and the Maronite Archbishop of Damascus voice concern for a possible escalation of conflict in the Middle East and express gratitude for Pope Francis’ words recalling the continuing suffering of Syrians in his Easter “Urbi et Orbi” message. Read all
WCC condemns killing of seven WCK aid workers in Gaza
The World Council of Churches general secretary joins in strongly condemning the killing of seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen bringing desperately needed food to Gaza. Read all
ROME 24/3– Day 13 & 14: Easter Tuesday and Wednesday – QUAERITUR: The Ave Maria Bell Explained… even too much
Today, 3 April, Easter Wednesday, at 6:47 the sun rose over the Eternal City. The sunlight day will begin to end at 19:40. I got a little screwed up with my days in posting, so this is a sort of … Read More →
Australian state threatens religious freedom with bill criminalizing ‘vilification’ of transgenderism
The proposed Queensland Anti-Discrimination Bill threatens to criminalize speech considered ‘reasonably likely to incite hatred, serious contempt or severe ridicule’ of gender-confused people.