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KEYS: What the Catholic Church and experts say about sex change
Transgenderism. In light of growing numbers around the world, the topic is receiving more and more attention. But according to experts, its still not been adequately addressed.
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The regret and remorse that comes with transgender therapy: one woman's story
When she was 18 years old, Daisy Strongin underwent a gender transition because she thought she wanted to become a man. 4 years later, she regrets it—and faces the irreversible impacts of that choice.
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Pope calls for Christians to shake free of consumerism
“Consumerism is a plague, it is a cancer”: @pontifex from #Trieste.
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Pope Francis: Welfarism is social hypocrisy and the enemy of democracy
During his trip to Trieste, the Pope reflected on the need for the involvement of lay people in politics.
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14-year-old environmental activist petitions Pope Francis
At 9 years old, Francisco Vera began advocating for the protection of the environment by creating the initiative, “Guardians for Life.”
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Former U.S. nuncio excommunicated & found guilty of schism
The Vatican doctrinal office has declared the excommunication of the former nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò.
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Pope Francis will make last trip this weekend before the longest of his papacy
Pope Francis will head to the Italian town of Trieste on Sunday, for what will be his last trip before going to Asia and Oceania.
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How Pope Francis is spending his first days of vacation
The Pope received a group of migrants, including two young people, one from Senegal and the other from Gambia. They had written books about their experience fleeing from Africa to Europe.
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Tension between the Catholic Church & Israel over the use of the term “just war”
The controversy erupted following the publication of a statement by the Justice and Peace Commission of the Holy Land. It expressed its indignation at the use of the concept of “just war” relating to the conflict betwen Israel and Gaza.
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Eucharistic pilgrimage brings small towns alive throughout the U.S.A.
The pilgrimage is coming to a close as each of the four routes near Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress from July 17 to 21.
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Look back at Cardinal Fernández's first year as head of Vatican doctrinal office
The arrival of Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández as the head of the Vatican doctrinal office was accompanied by a request from the Pope, who asked the Dicastery to use a more pastoral spirit.
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Vatican helps two Ukrainian priests get released from Russian captivity
On June 27, two Ukrainian priests were released from Russian captivity as part of a ten-prisoner exchange.
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Israel wants to tax Christians and the Church calls it a “coordinated attack”
This is not the first time this has happened. In 2018, a similar situation took place. It ended with the Church of the Holy Sepulcher closing for three days until the Israeli government reversed the decision.
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Three relics of Carlo Acutis can be found in Rome
In a parish in the Eternal City, there is a piece of Carlo Acutis' bed; another of the sheet that was used to cover him after his death; and a fragment of one of the sweaters he often wore.
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No tattoos. No piercings…if you want to work in St. Peter's Basilica
The new provisions also prevent employees of St. Peter's Basilica from “taking part in activities, or attending rallies, which are inappropriate for a Vatican employee.”
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Weekly Program: The World seen from The Vatican 07-03-2024
The Pope gives a clear “no” to drug legalization.
A unique month begins at the Vatican.
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A different cardinal will now read “Habemus Papam” in the event of a new pope
The last “Habemus Papam” pronounced in 2013 was by a French cardinal. Now, a different French cardinal will have this responsibility when a new pope is elected.
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Pilgrims followed in the footsteps of Saints Peter and Paul on feast day in Rome
The organization, Quo Vadis, organized two pilgrimage routes stopping in churches that have a special connection to Rome's patron saints.
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No date announced for the canonization of Carlo Acutis
Pope Francis has decided to wait longer to announce the date of canonization of the young Italian who died in 2006.
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Next step in Vatican-German Synod talks: how to include laity in synodality
Both Rome and Germany will institute a commission to see how to promote a synodality that does not harm the authority of the bishops. And the plan is to meet again after the universal assembly of the synod in October.
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Pope Francis prays before the remains of St. Peter
At the end of the celebration of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis prayed alongside a delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.
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Pope Francis criticizes Catholic superficial & closed-minded communities
On the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, the Pope highlighted the apostolic zeal of the two apostles, whose example shows that faith should not be lived only privately.
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Pope says he “wholeheartedly wishes” to make trip to Turkey in 2025
2025 marks the celebration of a significant ecumenical event: the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
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Head of Pope's anti-abuse commission urges removal of artwork of alleged abuser
Cardinal Sean O'Malley has sent a letter to every Vatican department urging them to stop displaying the artwork of Fr. Marko Rupnik.