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Pope Francis warns against ideological splits in the Church, says focus on the poor, not 'theory'

In a solemn ceremony in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis has presided over Epiphany Mass, the last major Christmas season holiday

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2024

Vatican, the deep divide: Pope Francis under increasing pressure from conservatives

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, is facing increasingly strong opposition inside the Vatican. The conservative clan of the Roman Curia – the powerful governing body of the Holy See – accuses him of a laxist vision of Catholic doctrine, particularly regarding the status of homosexual couples and…

France 24 · Jan 5, 2024

Shia LaBeouf has been confirmed into Catholic Church

‘His decision to fully enter the Church is a testament to his sincere desire to grow in his relationship with God,’ Capuchin Franciscans writes on Facebook

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024

Pope Urges Dialogue As More Nicaraguan Priests Arrested

Fourteen Nicaraguan priests have now been arrested in a crackdown on the Catholic Church in the Central American country, prompting Pope Francis to call for dialogue during his Monday prayer.

International Business Times · Jan 1, 2024

Church cannot ignore Manipur violence: Pinarayi

Pinarayi Vijayan condemns Sangh Parivar's violence in Manipur, likening it to genocide-like brutality of Zionist forces against Palestine people.

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

Watch | This majestic church in Tamil Nadu needs urgent attention

A video on St. Joseph’s Church in Perumpannaiyur in Tiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

Court Upholds $2.1M Libel Verdict Against Ex-Wife Who Accused Husband (a Minister) of Being a Pedophile

From today's decision by the Texas Court of Appeals (First District) in Zoanni v. Hogan, written by Justice Veronica Rivas-Molloy and joined by Chief Justice Terry Adams and Justice Julie Countiss; the opinion is 81 pages long, so I excerpt just the quick summary of the facts and the verdict:…

Reason · Dec 28, 2023

The Guardian view on the pope’s reform project: the world’s largest Christian body needs to change

Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at battle to transform the Roman Catholic church

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2023

Midnight mass, festivities mark Christmas celebrations in Thiruvananthapuram

Celebrate Christmas with churches holding midnight masses, special prayers, and sparkling lights in Thiruvananthapuram.

The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023

Unique trees, unicorns and angels bring in Christmas cheer to Bengaluru

How unique can a Christmas tree be? It can be made up of wooden triangles or it can be a digital tree. Churches and malls in Bengaluru are ushering in the Christmas spirit with innovative ideas for the traditional Christmas tree.  

The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023