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Pope Leo explains why Vatican II’s reform did not change only ‘the rites’ of the liturgy

May 20, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

On May 20, the pope began a series of messages focused on “Sacrosanctum Concilium,” a constitution on the sacred liturgy and the first document promulgated by the Second Vatican Council. --- Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday that the liturgy occupies a [...]

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Pope Leo, Trump and Liberation Theology

May 20, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Leo and Trump is explained by Liberation Theology. --- On March 8, 2025, an historic event occurred in Christianity: An American-born citizen of the United States of America was elected pope. Avoiding an address to his fellow citizens in a familial [...]

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Catholic leaders say rear grips eastern DRC over Ebola virus outbreak

May 20, 2026 / 5 minutes of reading

Sister Rolande Kyakimwa says the atmosphere in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is “agitated” following an outbreak of the deadly virus in the region. --- Experts say the type of Ebola virus in the outbreak in central Africa that [...]

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St. Moses the Black: From Violent Outlaw to Saint

May 20, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

commentary --- Unknown, “St. Moses,” Ethiopian Fresco ca. 1479-1481, Dormition Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, Russia COMMENTARY: The fourth-century Desert Father abandoned a life of theft and bloodshed to follow Christ, becoming a powerful witness to Divine [...]

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‘Emergency In The Church’: Catholic Leaders Decry Vatican Report That Pushes Homosexuality

May 19, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Father Gerald Murray called the 'Vatican-sponsored' report a 'full-fledged endorsement of the homosexual lifestyle.' --- Father Gerald Murray called the 'Vatican-sponsored' report a 'full-fledged endorsement of the homosexual [...]

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How to vote based on Catholic doctrine: A priest’s method of discernment

May 19, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading

A priest offers guidelines on how to determine whom to vote for based on the principles found in Scripture and the social doctrine of the Church. --- One of the questions that often weighs on a Catholicʼs conscience when elections approach [...]

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Catholics Out in the Public Square

May 19, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

In the face of increasing hostility towards religion, and especially the Catholic Church, lay Catholics should in fact more fully live their faith. --- How “out” should Catholics be in the public square? Depending on the part of the country you [...]

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Pope Leo XIV to publish encyclical on artificial intelligence May 25

May 19, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” will be published May 25, addressing artificial intelligence and the protection of human dignity, the Vatican has announced. The post Pope Leo XIV to publish encyclical on artificial intelligence May 25 [...]

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Vatican to Publish Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical May 25

May 18, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

cna --- Vatican Media. The Pope announces the release of 'Magnifica Humanitas' (“Magnificent Humanity”) on May 15, 2026. The Pope signed ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ on May 15, the 135th anniversary of the publication of the landmark social encyclical ‘Rerum [...]

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Monday within the Octave of the Ascension

May 18, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

℣. Grant, Lord, a blessing.Benediction. May God the Father Omnipotent, be to us merciful and clement.℟. Amen. Reading 4From the Sermons of St. John Chrysostom, Patriarch of Constantinople.On the Ascension, tom 3Then Christ went up into heaven, He offered unto the Father [...]

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