Holy See Press Office: This morning, the Holy Father Francis received in audience a group of CEOs of major companies and banks, to whom he addressed the following greeting:   Greeting of the Holy Father It is with pleasure that…

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EarthBeat, by Kate Scanlon: Catholic and Christian groups joined together March 20 to discuss a faith-driven approach to solving problems associated with climate change in a panel discussion on Capitol Hill. At the event sponsored by Catholic Relief Services, the offices of Sens. Bill…

Charisma News, by Abby Trivett: Rihanna is the latest celebrity to mock Christianity with her nun-themed outfit. As Fox News reported, the singer’s provocative outfit was for a cover of “Interview Magazine.” It was a play against the devout Catholic…

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AP News: Pope Francis has defended his controversial decision to let priests bless same-sex couples but admitted that “solitude is a price you have to pay” when you make difficult decisions. Francis doubled down and insisted that the “Lord blesses…

The Tablet, by Tom Woolford: I used to teach a church history course to adult learners in the Diocese of Blackburn. The course began with the Church in the New Testament, before a second session on the Fathers and the…

The Epoch Times, by Patricia Tolson: From partnering with an organization that provides transgender surgeries and abortion services, to revising its policy on who can receive Communion, leaders in the faith community are concerned about prominent forces within the Catholic…

The Catholic Weekly, by Fr John Flader: When and why did the early Christians change their day of worship from Saturday to Sunday?  Your question of course refers to the third commandment: “Remember to keep holy the Sabbath” or “Remember…

Vatican News, by Mario Galgano: This year’s World Economic Forum is once again taking place in Davos, Switzerland, with the global situation completely changed since the last “in person” meeting two years ago. “Everywhere you hear about crises. The world…

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