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During the meeting, the bishops will also vote for new chairmen of six USCCB standing committees

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Founded in 1628, Bernaga was more than an architectural landmark. For generations it had been a living fragment of Catholic heritage, a space where time seemed to slow to the rhythm of the bell

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The tribunal’s composition suggests a deliberate attempt to move beyond the closed clerical circles often accused of shielding perpetrators. All five judges are Europeans, which may facilitate logistical coordination but also invites scrutiny of whether cultural proximity could shape the tribunal’s approach.

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According to canon law, when a sacred space is gravely violated, public worship must cease until a ritual of purification has been performed. In this case, the rite took on particular resonance

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Africa Becomes the Beating Heart of Catholic Growth

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The Gallagher home is a small world where laughter, tears, sacrifices, and prayers intertwine. It is not a perfect home, but it is deeply alive. Every day brings new challenges, and each challenge is an opportunity to trust a little more.

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The survey offers an optimistic counterpoint to the narrative of a faith in decline

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The Pontiff highlighted that walking together, listening, and engaging all baptized members is essential to the Church’s mission. Yet, he stressed that this inclusive process must coexist with the authority conferred by Christ on the episcopal college

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The directive, unveiled on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, marks the end of a troubling chapter in which the same wine consecrated at Mass was being casually poured in bars, hotels, and supermarkets across the country

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The backlash was immediate and intense. Washington’s Catholic bishops, joined by Orthodox churches, launched parallel lawsuits in both of the state’s federal districts, arguing that the measure struck at the very heart of religious freedom

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