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Late Pope Francis’ Pyongyang visit nixed by N. Korea silence – cardinal

Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik speaks during a press conference held at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea in Gwangjin-gu, eastern Seoul, Thursday. (Yonhap) SEOUL — The reason the late Pope Francis was ultimately unable to travel to Pyongyang and …

Thomas J. Farrell's 52 OEN Articles on Pope Francis (REVIEW ESSAY)

Duluth, Minnesota (OpEdNews) July 2, 2025: I was in the Jesuit order from September 1979 to early 1987. I did my theological STUDIES AT THE Jesuit theologate at the University of Toronto. Subsequently, I taught at the University of Minnesota Duluth from …

Pope Francis accused the curia of 'spiritual Alzheimer's' and a lust for power

A Brief Reflection on Pope Francis

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Pope Francis’ confessor dies in Argentina at age 98

(ZENIT News / Buenos Aires, 07.03.2025).- Cardinal Luis Pascual Dri, the Argentine Capuchin friar who spent his final years quietly ministering from a confessional in Buenos Aires, died on the evening of June 30 at the age of 98. His funeral was held …

‘How Kids Roll’: The film about Gaza’s children praised by Pope Francis

Director Loris Lai speaks to Vatican News about his new film ‘How Kids Roll’, about the unlikely friendship between two young boys, one Palestinian and one Israeli, brought together by a shared love of surfing. By Vatican News According to reports cited by …

Vatican says leaked documents were only part of information Pope Francis used to restrict Latin Mass

ROME (AP) — Leaked documents seemingly undermining Pope Francis' stated reason for restricting the old Latin Mass provided an incomplete reconstruction of the evidence that informed his 2021 decision to crack down on the spread of the ancient liturgy, …

Vatican leak undermines Pope Francis and inflames debate over Latin Mass

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Vatican says leaked documents were only part of information Pope Francis used to restrict Latin Mass

The Irish Independent’s View: Brother Kevin had a heart big enough to carry troubles of so many and inspired Pope ...

Neither the splendours of Rome nor the domes of the Vatican troubled his thoughts as he humbly concentrated his energies on feeding the lines of hungry people that grew in the decades since he opened his soup kitchen on Dublin’s Bow Street in 1969. “I saw …

It Turns Out Pope Francis' Ban on the Catholic Latin Mass Was Based on a Lie

This writer has written extensively about the late Pope Francis and his war on the traditional Catholic Latin Mass (TLM). His final dig at priests who celebrated TLM was to say they had a 'mental imbalance, emotional deviation, behavioral difficulties …

Praying at the tomb of Pope Francis at the Basilica of St. Mary Major

Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger prays at the tomb of Pope Francis at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Weisenburger as archbishop of Detroit shortly before the pope's death on April 21. Archbishop Weisenburger …

Pope Leo appoints French archbishop to succeed Cardinal O’Malley as president of Pontifical Commission for Protection of ...

Pope Leo XIV has appointed the French archbishop of Chambéry, Thibault Verny, as the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, the Vatican announced today, July 5. Archbishop Verny, 59, has been a member of the commission …

Liturgical Transformation in Christ

Like an internecine tribal war, an emerging pastoral problem within the Latin Rite revolves around an alleged irreconcilability between the post-conciliar new Mass (Novus Ordo) and the pre-conciliar, so-called Tridentine Mass, also known as the Traditional …

Cardinal Luis Pascual Dri, Argentine friar held up by Pope Francis as model confessor, dies at 98

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Author of the article: Published Jul 02, 2025  •  1 minute read FILE - Pope Francis celebrates a mass Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 in Ajaccio on the first papal visit ever to the French island of Corsica. Photo by Thibault Camus /AP …

‘The cupboard is bare’ — inside the race not to be Archbishop of Canterbury

When Pope Francis died in April, the Roman Catholic Church’s succession process moved swiftly into action. Just over a fortnight later, amid smoke and ceremony, it elected a new pope, Leo XIV. Yet eight months after Justin Welby quit as Archbishop of …

Pilgrimages "vital" for Christians' ife of Faith: Pope Leo XIV

Continuing the theme of his July prayer intention “for formation in discernment,” the pope told the group of teachers and students that God "has created each one of you with a purpose and a mission in this life." He encouraged them to visit the …

Chicago-area priest accused of sexually abusing a minor at Melrose Park church, archdiocese says

A priest who served at a number of city and suburban parishes has been accused of sexual abuse of a minor about 40 years ago at Sacred Heart Parish in Melrose Park, according to a statement Saturday from Cardinal Blase Cupich. The Rev. Curtis Lambert — who …

French Bishop to lead Vatican's minors-protection commission

Pope Leo XIV holds a drawing during an audience with children and young people during the 'Estate Ragazzi in Vaticano' summer camp in Vatican City on Thursday. Photo by Vatican Media/EPA July 5 (UPI) -- French Archbishop Thibault Verny is the …

Dalai Lama’s 90th: A Global Celebration of Compassion, Peace, and Wisdom

Real-Time Content, Celebrity Wishes, Stories and Media Access Begins July 5th WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 6, millions worldwide will unite in celebration of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama — a …

Voyages Counseling Launches Neurofeedback Therapy to Transform Mental Health and Cognitive Performance in Colorado

Voyages Counseling in Denver launches Neuro Integrated Therapy (NIT): a neurofeedback-based approach to rewire your brain for peace and healing. CENTENNIAL, CO, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Voyages Counseling, a trusted …

Cheapest Umrah Packages Launches 2025 and 2026 Umrah Offers From the UK

Affordable Umrah packages now available for 2025 and 2026 with flexible options and personalized service from the UK. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED KINGDOM, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cheapest Umrah Packages, one of the UK’s leading Umrah …

New Book by Dr. Phil Odoemena Asks: If You Were Jesus Christ, Would You Return to Earth?

Thought-Provoking Debut Confronts Modern Society’s Spiritual Drift and Calls for a Return to Authentic Faith TX, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In his bold and timely new book, If You Were Jesus Christ, Would You Return to …

Family, Faith, and Forever Friends: Chapel School’s Class of 2025 Graduates

Three Emotional Speeches, Honors, and One Final Chorus Mark Milestone Ceremony NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chapel School in Bronxville, New York, proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 with …

Teen Celebrates 5 Years of TheTechBoy Media, a Christian, Teen-Focused Tech and Lifestyle Platform

Houston-based TheTechBoy Media marks its 5th anniversary, continuing its mission to deliver clean, teen-centric tech content and creative media. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A digital media project founded and …

Wallick Investments welcomes Victoria Matise

Wallick Investments, LLC welcomes Ms. Victoria (Tori) Matise, a 2024 University of Georgia Honors graduate in Finance, as an Investment Advisor Representative. COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wallick Investments, LLC is …

Deacons Of Hope Acquires Second Location To Serve Mothers With An Unplanned Pregnancy

Pro-Life Ministry Takes Over Nativity House in Kansas City, Kansas OVERLAND PARK, KS, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nativity House in Kansas City has become the second facility that Deacons Of Hope is using to provide …

Georgia Celebrates Third Year of Muslim American Heritage Month, Leading National Recognition

Voices of Muslims (VoM) continues advocacy as Georgia sets precedent for nationwide Muslim American heritage recognition ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Georgia marks its third consecutive year celebrating Muslim …

Podcast Town Rebrands as EF3 Studios to Expand Services Beyond Podcast Production

Podcast Town rebrands as EF3 Studios, expanding from podcast production to full-service media, video, events, and brand strategy for purpose-driven brands. BROOKFIELD, WI, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Podcast Town, the award …

1 Million Views for a Mission: DOMINUS Lab and HookPoint Unite to Power Christian Innovation

Strategic collaboration aims to reach 1,000,000+ views by year-end using HookPoint’s breakthrough digital formula CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DOMINUS Lab, the global Christian startup movement, has …

B’nai Torah Congregation Invites Community to Join Summer Volunteer Initiatives

Meaningful Mitzvah Opportunities Include Reading to Adults with Disabilities, Preparing Meals for the Food Insecure, and More BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- B’nai Torah Congregation is calling on the South …

CSI Backs Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh in DC

Eibner Joins Swiss Parliamentarians and ex-Armenian Foreign Minister for Congressional Briefing WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next week, CSI’s President John Eibner will join two Swiss members of parliament - …

Former Miss Vermont Ash Ruddy Releases Debut Book on Faith, Motherhood, and Overcoming the Impossible

BURLINGTON, VT, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ash Ruddy, former Miss Vermont (Miss America 2009), announces the release of her highly anticipated memoir, Twenty-four + One: “A Mother’s Story of Faith, Love and Miracles”. The …

Bekah’s Watermelon Run Walk Roll Expands Nationwide in Her Memory

Bekah’s memory lives on through this 5K raising funds for kids with heart defects—join in-person or virtually this September. LITTLETON, CO, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On what would have been another joyful year of …

Author Gary R. Lindberg Bridges Science and Faith on The BrightWord Books Podcast with New Books on God’s Existence

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era where the conversation between science and faith often divides, author Gary R. Lindberg invites readers to find common ground in his two compelling works: God’s Existence: …

Debra Lee Fader Shares Deep Insights on Faith and Purpose on The BrightWord Books Podcast

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renowned author, inspirational speaker, and faith mentor Debra Lee Fader was recently featured on The BrightWord Books Podcast for a deeply moving conversation about her acclaimed …

Maddi Jane Says 'Hello' to Summer Playlists with New Single

With a shift in focus, the viral sensation and ‘The Voice’ favorite is making an impact in the Christian music market. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Viral sensation Maddi Jane is making a splash in the Christian pop …

Catholic Media Association Presents Filmmaker Sean McNamara With Voice of Gabriel Award at 59th Annual Gabriel Awards

McNamara Honored For His Unwavering Dedication to Storytelling that Uplifts and Unites, Including His Upcoming Features ‘Bau, Artist at War’ and ‘Soul on Fire’ LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 26th, the …

CSI Event at the UN Highlights Looming Crisis for Syrian Religious Minorities

Experts Describe Violence Against Alawites, Druze, and Christians Which Has Been Ongoing for Months GENEVA, GE, SWITZERLAND, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Despite some happy words at the beginning of this new interim constitution, it in …