Pope Francis urges Catholic jurists to ‘protect the rights of the weakest’
The pope said that society ‘systematically excludes those without a voice.’
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Court throws out case against pastor fined £16,000 for lockdown church service
A pastor has been told she does not need to pay a £16,000 fine issued by the police after she held a church service for the homeless in a car park during lockdown.
Pope Francis: Avoid ‘fake Christmas’ of commercialism by reflecting on God’s closeness
The Vatican’s 2021 nativity scene was unveiled in St. Peter’s Square.
Have hope, says bishop as face masks return to places of worship
As the wearing of face masks comes back into force in places of worship, the Bishop of London has said Christians should take steps to protect each other in the run-up to Christmas.
Belgium: Mixed-race women lose crime against humanity suit
Crux,Five mixed-race women who were taken away from their Black mothers in infancy and sued the Belgian state for allegedly committing a crime against humanity have lost their case.
Catholics must defend rights of the weakest, defenseless, pope says
Crux,Catholics must contribute to helping protect the rights of the defenseless, weak and rejected, Pope Francis said.
Bishops to hold meeting on Church’s social teaching to show ‘Catholics are alive in Europe’
The 3rd European Catholic Social Days will be held in March in Slovakia.
'Suicide Pod' Offering 'Very Comfortable' Death Approved in Switzerland
“The machine can be towed anywhere for the death.” Those are the words of Dr. Philip Nitschke, the founder of Exit International and the creator of the so-called Sarco “suicide pod,” a portable, otherworldly-looking contraption designed to “peacefully” end the lives of those who lay down inside it.
Fact or fiction? Nine popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
In the 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, the image of Our Lady has become the subject of several popular myths and legends, especially in Mexico, where she appeared.
Pope Francis names new auxiliary bishop for Saint Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese
Father Joseph A. Williams is a priest of the archdiocese.
