Tag: Church
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In Belgium, Pope Francis says ‘Church should be ashamed’ of clerical abuse
By Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Sep 27, 2024 / 09:11 am In Belgium’s Laeken Castle, Pope Francis confronted the Catholic Church’s long-standing clerical abuse crisis in the country, declaring unequivocally that “the Church should be ashamed” and must seek forgiveness for its failures. Speaking before approximately 300 dignitaries, including King Philippe and Belgian Prime Minister…
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Catholic Church raises alarm over disappearance of children in Mexico
By Diego López Colín Puebla, Mexico, Sep 24, 2024 / 06:00 am The Catholic Church has issued an alert to parents, priests, and catechists to “take all necessary security measures” following recent reports of the disappearance of minors and the confirmed existence of a gang dedicated to child theft. In a circular letter dated Sept.…
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Pope Francis says the Catholic Church is ‘more alive’ outside of Europe
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Sep 18, 2024 / 08:54 am Pope Francis on Wednesday said the Catholic Church is “more alive” outside of Europe as he reflected back on his recent apostolic journey to Southeast Asia. “A first reflection that comes spontaneously after this trip is that in thinking about the Church we are…
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What does the Catholic Church teach about immigration and immigrants?
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Sep 9, 2024 / 06:00 am Long a champion of immigrants, particularly those fleeing war-torn countries and impoverished regions, Pope Francis last month delivered some of the clearest words in his papacy yet in support of migrants — and in rebuke of those who turn away from them. “It must…
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Venezuelan dictator decrees Oct. 1 to be start of Christmas season: Church responds
By Andrés Henríquez Caracas, Venezuela, Sep 5, 2024 / 07:00 am “This year, in homage and gratitude to you, I am going to decree that the Christmas season [begins] on Oct. 1,” declared Nicolás Maduro, leader of the ruling socialist regime in Venezuela, Sept. 2 on national television. “For everyone, Christmas has arrived with peace,…
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Devastating attack on church in France renews concerns over security in country’s places of worship
By Solène Tadié Budapest, Hungary, Sep 4, 2024 / 07:00 am The historic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Saint-Omer, in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, was ravaged by arson on the night of September 2. The suspect, a multi-recidivist who has attempted to set fire to numerous places of worship in the past,…
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From Islam to the Catholic Church: One Turkish woman shares her story of faith
By Nathalie Ritzmann ACI MENA, Aug 21, 2024 / 06:00 am Born 61 years ago into a Muslim family in Turkey, Belkız was the first daughter after two sons. As a child, she went to the mosque and read the Koran in Arabic but says she didn’t understand it. After reading books on materialist philosophy…
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Venezuela election crisis prompts outcry by Church leaders, governments around the world
By Gigi Duncan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 2, 2024 / 18:31 pm The Venezuelan government is facing increasing pressure to conduct a transparent recount of its July 28 presidential election. According to the government-controlled National Electoral Council, President Nicolás Maduro secured another six-year term with 51% of the vote against opponent Edmundo González’s 44%. However,…