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Is unity primarily juridical, doctrinal, or pastoral—and can any of these be isolated from the others? By confirming the 1 July consecrations, the Society of St. Pius X signals that it sees no viable path to agreement under the current parameters. Whether this leads to a repetition of 1988 or to an unexpected last-minute intervention remains to be seen

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Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

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The Belgian Church itself has framed the moment with cautious optimism. Headlines in both francophone and Flemish Catholic media have noted that religion may not be as moribund as often portrayed

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If the data cited in the February 2026 report hold, the epicenter of the abortion debate has shifted decisively from operating rooms to online portals — and the next chapter will likely be written in statutes governing liability, medical standards, and the limits of remote medicine

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The composition of the Commission reflects both technical expertise and interdicasterial collaboration. Members have been selected primarily from among Eastern-rite consultors of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts and the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches

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Altogether, seven Italian destinations are scheduled before the end of August. The Vatican rarely publishes such a dense domestic agenda so far in advance. With the Holy Year 2025—during which millions of pilgrims came to Rome—now concluded, Leo XIV appears freer to move within and beyond the Eternal City

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Commissioner Tisch, who is Jewish, said she chose Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Reverend A.R. Bernard as co-chaplains because they are known for their honesty and integrity.

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Pope Leo XIV's address to the clergy of the Diocese of Rome during a meeting in Paul VI Hall

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The report summarizes developments on national questions and federal policies affecting religious liberty in the U.S., including the role of religion in American public life, and the challenges and opportunities of the present moment

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The eleven bishops attending included bishops from the Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council (CELAM), the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

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