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After protest from Catholics, blasphemous potato chip ad ordered pulled in Italy

null / Credit: Pixabay CNA Staff, Apr 10, 2024 / 10:50 am (CNA). An Italian Catholic watchdog group says a blasphemous ad featuring a priest consecrating potato chips in place of Eucharistic hosts has been ordered pulled from the airwaves. The Italian Association of Radio and Television Listeners (Associazione Italiana Ascoltatori Radio e Televisione, AIART) […]

Take evil seriously, pope says at general audience

While intense feelings or drive — passions — are natural, Christians know they must be tamed and channeled toward what is good, Pope Francis said. The virtue of fortitude, “the most ‘combative’ of the virtues,” helps a person control their passions but also gives them the strength to overcome fear and anxiety when faced with […]