Vatican news
On his visit to South America, Pope Leo XIV has urged Argentine Catholics to renew their practice of the faith, calling for a deeper commitment to Christian life in the homeland of his predecessor, Pope Francis. Michael Haynes reports on the Pope’s appeal and its significance for the Church in a country with a rich but increasingly challenged Catholic inheritance.
Across in Britain as they mark Remembrance Day, a Catholic military chaplain recalled the sacrifices of servicemen and women and the enduring importance of prayer for the fallen. Corrie Douglas-Young reports on the chaplain’s reflections and the commemorations led by Catholic bishops across the country.
Catholic bishops have challenged Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s decision to enact new abortion legislation, raising concerns about its implications for unborn children and medical ethics. Christine Rousselle reports on the bishops’ objections and the continuing dispute over abortion policy in the state.
The restrictions placed on the traditional Latin Mass have been questioned by Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who argues it is unnecessary to suppress a form of worship cherished by many Catholics. Michael Haynes examines the archbishop’s remarks and their significance for the continuing debate over the older liturgy.
The debate over banning so-called conversion practices is often presented simply as a question of preventing abuse, but its implications may extend much further into questions of religious freedom and pastoral care. Corrie Douglas-Young examines the competing arguments and what proposed restrictions could mean for the Church’s ability to uphold and communicate its teachings.
Across in Britain as they mark Remembrance Day, a Catholic military chaplain recalled the sacrifices of servicemen and women and the enduring importance of prayer for the fallen. Corrie Douglas-Young reports on the chaplain’s reflections and the commemorations led by Catholic bishops across the country.
Catholic bishops have challenged Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s decision to enact new abortion legislation, raising concerns about its implications for unborn children and medical ethics. Christine Rousselle reports on the bishops’ objections and the continuing dispute over abortion policy in the state.
The restrictions placed on the traditional Latin Mass have been questioned by Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who argues it is unnecessary to suppress a form of worship cherished by many Catholics. Michael Haynes examines the archbishop’s remarks and their significance for the continuing debate over the older liturgy.
The debate over banning so-called conversion practices is often presented simply as a question of preventing abuse, but its implications may extend much further into questions of religious freedom and pastoral care. Corrie Douglas-Young examines the competing arguments and what proposed restrictions could mean for the Church’s ability to uphold and communicate its teachings.
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