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In pandemic’s wake, churchgoing takes a hit, survey indicates

null / Goran Bogicevic/Shutterstock. Denver, Colo., Jan 9, 2023 / 16:00 pm (CNA). The percentage of Americans who attend religious services is now “significantly lower” than before the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among young people and other groups identified as less likely to regularly attend, a new survey indicates.“The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted much of American society, […]

In pandemic’s wake, churchgoing takes a hit, survey indicates

New award-nominated Lourdes documentary in theaters February

A new documentary on the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is coming to 700 theaters in the US on February 8 and 9, just days before the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Simply titled Lourdes, this documentary promises to be unique in its view of the storied French shrine, because it is the […]

New award-nominated Lourdes documentary in theaters February

Watch “Have We Changed? Reflections on The Epiphany Mass Readings.” on YouTube

Priest who was tortured in ISIS captivity elected bishop in Syria

Archbishop Jacques Mourad worked to foster dialogue between Christians and Muslims before the advent of ISIS.A Syrian priest who spent five months in captivity by the Islamic State jihadist group has been elected archbishop of a Syriac Catholic archdiocese.The Synod of Bishops of the Syriac Catholic Church elected Fr. Jacques Mourad as Archbishop of Homs, […]

Priest who was tortured in ISIS captivity elected bishop in Syria

A Response to Timothy Flanders on Schism

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Michael interacts with Timothy Flanders’ comments on Benevacantists, Sedevacantists and the Society of St. Pius X. https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/A-Response-to-Timothy-Flanders-on-Schism.mp3

A Response to Timothy Flanders on Schism

Gregory says Benedict XVI’s Christocentrism provides ‘antidote’ to racism

Though the issue of racism was not prominent in the thought and writings of Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington said the late pontiff provided the solution through his insistence on seeing Christ in others.

Gregory says Benedict XVI’s Christocentrism provides ‘antidote’ to racism

Notre Dame cathedral on track for 2024 reopening, spire to rise in 2023

The reconstruction effort at Notre Dame de Paris is on schedule for their planned 2024 reopening. Recent progress reports have painted a hopeful picture of the iconic French cathedral, which was catastrophically damaged by the April 2019 blaze. Now, plans for beautifying and updating the areas surrounding the building have emerged as well. Milestone  According […]

Notre Dame cathedral on track for 2024 reopening, spire to rise in 2023

Mysuru Bishop William Asked to Go on Leave; B’luru Archbishop Emeritus Bernard Appointed Administrator

Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: Mysuru Bishop Rev Kannikadass A William was on Saturday asked to take a period of absence from the ministry, and His Grace Most Rev Bernard Moras, Archbishop Emeritus of Bangalore has been appointed Apostolic Administrator in his place. Archbishop Emeritus Most Rev. Bernard Moras“In a communication received from the Apostolic […]

Mysuru Bishop William Asked to Go on Leave; B’luru Archbishop Emeritus Bernard Appointed Administrator

Scroll in Benedict’s casket briefly summarises his life and ministry

Reading Time: 4 minutes Archbishop Georg Gänswein, private secretary to Pope Benedict, signs a scroll known as a “rogito” to place with the body of Pope Benedict XVI in his cypress casket in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on 4 January 2023. In addition to containing his biography, the legal document, written in Latin, […]

Scroll in Benedict’s casket briefly summarises his life and ministry

Pope Francis on Epiphany: Get out of your comfort zone to seek God like the Magi

Pope Francis underlined that God however is found in “restless questioning” and seeking the answers to life’s bigger questions like, “Where do I find a love that does not fade away, a love that endures even in the face of frailty, failure, and betrayal? What hidden opportunities are present in the midst of my crises […]

Pope Francis on Epiphany: Get out of your comfort zone to seek God like the Magi