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Pope Francis drops strongest hint yet about where the Catholic Church stands on assisted dying
02 Jan 2025 09:50 GMT
Pope Francis appears to have made his views on assisted dying clear in his New Year's message, calling on the public to 'respect natural death'.
The Pope has previously spoken out against assisted dying but remained silent on the issue in lead …
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Nation’s top lawmakers to meet after Catholic Church found not liable for clerical abuse
30 Dec 2024 18:43 GMT
Correspondence from Sharmin sent to the group outlines the potential impact of the High Court judgment handed down on November 13.
“Religious orders, and potentially any respondent to a claim for abuse, will potentially argue that they are not vicariously …
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How the humility of Christmas can unite a divided Catholic Church
30 Dec 2024 09:54 GMT
I recently spoke at a small gathering that presented the four primary documents of the Second Vatican Council. During the question-and-answer session, a woman spent several minutes expressing her deep grievances about Pope Francis, the Second Vatican …
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Panama 2025: Projections, Reforms and Key Events that will Mark the Year
31 Dec 2024 23:33 GMT
As this year comes to a close, most Panamanians are wondering what the future holds for them, their families, the country, and the world in 2025.
However, they already know that the Social Security Fund will be reformed and that discussions will begin on …
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CBCP head calls on faithful to embrace Jubilee Year for renewal, reform
31 Dec 2024 08:36 GMT
… for spiritual renewal and structural reform within the Church.
“Let us … to spiritual renewal and structural reform initiated by the Synod on … mark the opening of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year.
However, opening …
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David M. Lantigua: At 88, Pope Francis dances the tango with the global Catholic Church amid its culture wars
28 Dec 2024 20:12 GMT
… conservative critics opposed to reform, saying they are … 1960s, which introduced major reforms, progressive and traditional Catholics … progressive fans consider his reform efforts ineffectual and half- … . By 2050, the Catholic Church outside Western Europe is …
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Well-known Delawareans who died in 2024: Politicians, band director, furniture store founder
02 Jan 2025 14:04 GMT
… advocate on nursing home reform and domestic violence issues … legislation for nursing home reform, domestic violence issues, … open government, nursing home reform, domestic violence issues, the … Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Sister María taught …
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The most radical reformers
02 Jan 2025 13:08 GMT
… to village priests, the Roman Catholic Church exercised complete spiritual authority and … . Reading scripture in new ways, reform-minded people challenged traditional practices … as a movement of religious reform, Anabaptist renewal continues. Today, in …
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New Church scandal sparks hope for reform in Hungary
28 Dec 2024 06:53 GMT
The leadership of the Hungarian Catholic Church has recently presented a divided … László Varga, have called for reform of the Church, with open … such situations effectively. Pope Francis’ reforms, which focus on prevention and …
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Knowledge nugget of the day: New Year’s Day in the Calendar
01 Jan 2025 08:18 GMT
… , the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, in 1582. It is based … 46 BCE, he attempted to reform the calendar for which he …