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Weekly Program: The World Seen from The Vatican 09-04-2024
Pope Francis skips his catechesis to make an appeal for migrants.
China officially recognizes a 94-year-old bishop.
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Pope on universities: their should be to “respond to questions posed to Church”
The Pontifical Urbaniana University was the focus of a meeting between Pope Francis and the Dicastery for Evanelization on the occasion of their Extraordinary Plenary Assembly.
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Jerusalem religious leaders on Gaza: “We are on the verge of a regional war”
Leaders of the Catholic Church are following the ceasefire negotiations in Gaza with concern. The latest news: a joint statement from the patriarchs and religious leaders of Jerusalem.
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The Mediterranean mission blessed by the Pope: 182 people rescued in 24 hours
For the first time, the NGO's ship was not traveling alone. It was accompanied by a sailboat belonging to a foundation of the Italian Bishops' Conference.
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ISIS claims responsibility for German stabbing, Church leaders condemn attack
A 26-year-old man from Syria stabbed three people to death and injured eight others at a festival in Solingen, Germany.
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New discoveries on the Shroud of Turin inspire viral AI image of Jesus
New results from an X-ray dating test done by the Institute of Crystallography in Italy show that the Shroud is indeed a 2,000-year-old relic, as believed by Christian tradition.
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3,800-year-old dyed fabric discovery insight into the Old Testament
The textile was discovered in Jordan in 2016. But a recent carbon test reveals how old it is and gives insight into the dyeing practices in the Old Testament.
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Walking miles for peace in the Holy Land
The Economy of Francesco promotes their mission of peace by organizing a pilgrimage walking to Jerusalem.
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Donations and alms to churches will now be taxed under Nicaraguan dictatorship
Taxing these sources of income will make it very difficult for these religious institutions to carry out their charitable work.
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Vatican-Slovakian relations continue with new ambassador to the Holy See
The Vatican has had official diplomatic relations with Slovakia since 1993 when the country gained independence.
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Cardinal Piazzaballa says current negotiations for Gaza may be “last train”
Doha—the capital of Qatar—became an international spotlight a few days ago, when mediators from the United States, Qatar and Egypt met to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza.
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110 years after his death, Pius X is one of the greatest reformers
In his eleven years as pope, Pius X reformed common Eucharistic practice and the Roman Curia. He died at the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.
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WayUpp: the app that shows you parishes and activities in your area
For now, the app offers three categories: parishes, movements and retreats. But they are already working on expanding the app's content.
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One man risks life to save Eucharist and 1,000 relics during typhoon
While Super-Typhoon Gaemi tore through the Philippines in late July, one man risked his life to save the priceless contents of the Reliquarium in Marikina City.
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Nicaraguan dictatorship closes its Caritas
The Nicaraguan government closed Caritas in the diocese of Matagalpa. As of now, all its assets, both movable and immovable, will be transferred to the State.
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The Assumption of Mary: the most recent dogma of the Catholic Church
The Feast of the Assumption has been celebrated since the first centuries of Christianity. But officially, this solemnity is little over 70 years old.
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This week 31 years ago: John Paul II hosted the 1st World Youth Day in the U.S.
In the months leading up to World Youth Day in Denver, the city was experiencing what the media referred to as a “summer of violence.” But the violence is said to have nearly ceased during the 5 days of WYD.
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The night of St. Lawrence: the August 10 Italian tradition
During his martyrdom, St. Lawrence is said to have cried tears of fire that became shooting stars.
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Riots erupt after brutal stabbing of 3 girls, UK Catholic Church speaks out
In a joint statement with other churches, the President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales condemned the “senseless killings” as well as the “violent, racist attacks.”
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African bishops call for forgiveness of foreign debt during 2025 Jubilee
This year alone, the African continent will spend $90 billion to pay off public debt.
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Miraculously cured from blindness: young woman travels to Rome
It has been one year since Our Lady of the Snows worked an alleged miracle for a young Spanish girl. After meeting with the Pope, the young woman and her family celebrated the “miracle of the snow” in Rome.
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Meet the Argentine who has offered Pope Francis a traditional drink 13 times
Victoria is 27 years old. Until recently she lived in Rome and has had the unique opportunity to share a traditional Argentine drink with the Pope.
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Venezuelan bishops call for verification of vote tallies after elections
The Venezuelan Bishops' Conference encouraged people to vote for the recent presidential election. They also set an example by going to the polling stations.
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12 children killed while playing on soccer field
Israel has blamed the strike on the Lebanese militant group called Hezbollah, but Hezbollah has denied any responsibility.