A German Catholic spokesman has defended his church’s approach to blessing same-sex couples, despite evidence of deep disagreement among the country’s bishops.
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The saint’s personal motto, “Heart speaks to heart,” communicated “to us at the deepest level of our being.”
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“With mental health issues now widespread, young people are deeply drawn to the peace, spirituality and predictability of religious services.”
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“We’ve tried to provide honest, responsible coverage of various issues, rather than just putting out propaganda.”
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A prominent Latin Mass supporter said areas of the church that had preserved “the traditional liturgy and faith” were witnessing an upsurge in vocations.
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“No priest is going to risk excommunication by breaking the confessional seal — they’d sooner go to prison than bow to such demands.”
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Dozens of Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant clergy in Belarus have faced arrest since August 2020, when Lukashenko’s previous disputed reelection was followed by international sanctions.
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Africa doesn’t need charity — it needs justice, mutual respect and dignity in partnership, the Catholic bishops of Europe and Africa said.
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“As Englishmen, I’d say we bring a certain down-to-earth pragmatism to the discussions, which helps transcend ideological misunderstandings,” said Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe.
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Catholic groups have criticized Spain’s bishops for consenting to government redevelopment of a key national memorial complex near Madrid, amid fears of a continuing church decline across the traditionally Catholic …
