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During jubilee year, pope will ask Catholics to embrace forgiveness, reconciliation

NPR

During jubilee year, pope will ask Catholics to embrace forgiveness, reconciliation A jubilee year is usually observed every quarter-century. ASMA KHALID, HOST: In Rome tomorrow, Pope Francis will open St. Peter's Basilica and launch the Catholic Church's Holy year of 2025. It's not just any new year, it's a Jubilee year, usually observed every quarter century, a time when the …

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Pope calls Gaza airstrikes 'cruelty' after Israeli Minister's criticism

The Hindu

Pope Francis on Saturday again condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after an Israeli government minister publicly denounced the pontiff for suggesting the global community should study whether the military offensive there constitutes a genocide of the Palestinian people. The Israeli Military said on Saturday the patriarch's entry had been approved and he would enter Gaza on Sunday, barring …

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2 weeks ago

Season of preparing one’s heart for Christmas

Times of India

By Andrew Rodrigues Advent is the period before Christmas to prepare for celebrating Jesus Christ’s birth. It ends on Christmas Eve, marking the start of the official Christmas season, which includes the twelve days of Christmas leading to Epiphany and continues through the first Sunday after Epiphany. The biblical principle in observing feasts or special days is outlined in Romans …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

The Latest: The famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens to great fanfare

Associated Press

PARIS — Notre Dame is reopening its doors for the first time since a fire in 2019 nearly destroyed Paris’ beloved 12th-century cathedral. For more of AP’s coverage on Notre Dame, visit https://apnews.com/hub/notre-dame-cathedral ___ Here’s the latest: Macron welcomes Trump to Paris with presidential pomp, includes him in talks with Zelenskyy French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Donald Trump to Paris …

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Notre-Dame to reopen today: 5 interesting facts about the iconic cathedral

Hindustan Times

After five long years of restoration, the iconic Notre-Dame in Paris will reopen its doors to tourists on December 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Notre-Dame de Paris, a medieval Gothic marvel, was for many years France’s most visited landmark, drawing approximately 13 million tourists annually - far more than even the Eiffel Tower. A view taken from the …

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Meet Kerala priest George Jacob Koovakad, to become Cardinal in Vatican on Dec 8

India Today

Monsignor George Jacob Koovakad, a 51-year-old priest from Kerala, is set to join the prestigious College of Cardinals, one of the highest honours in the Catholic Church. A JOURNEY ROOTED IN FAITH AND SERVICE Born on August 11, 1973, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Monsignor Koovakad belongs to the Syro-Malabar Archdiocese of Changanacherry, a prominent Catholic community in India. A PERSONAL CONNECTION …

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1 month ago

Say Nothing tells the dark true story of two young sisters and the lengths they went to for the IRA

ABC

It was after stumbling upon the obituary for Dolours Price in 2013 that New Yorker investigative journalist Patrick Radden Keefe was compelled to write his bestselling book, Say Nothing. Fast facts about Say Nothing What: Riveting TV adaptation of bestselling book Say Nothing, centred on two women consigned to starkly different fates during The Troubles Starring: Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Virgin Mary statue, a symbol of resilience, returns to Notre Dame Cathedral 5 years after fire

Associated Press

PARIS — A medieval statue of the Virgin Mary and Child, known as “The Virgin of Paris,” returned to Notre Dame cathedral Friday evening, five years after surviving the devastating 2019 fire that engulfed the landmark. Hundreds of faithful and residents accompanied the statue along the Seine river to the cathedral’s square, where Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris led a …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The ultimate answer to why Donald Trump won: White Christians

Salon

The Democratic Party, the mainstream news media and the political class are conducting a political autopsy of the 2024 election and how Donald Trump and the MAGA movement were able to easily triumph when the “conventional wisdom” suggested a historically close election. While the Democratic Party is trying to make sense of how Kamala Harris’ campaign can spend more than …

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1 month, 1 week ago

"Say Nothing" ambitiously breaks open a story of resistance and disillusionment during the Troubles

Salon

“Say Nothing” begins in a state of knotted tension: an introductory voiceover by Lola Petticrew’s resolute Dolours Price lets us know we’re walking in on a fight between the British and the Irish, “the same old s**te,” that’s spanned 800 years. Since “Say Nothing” primarily unfolds through Dolours’ perception, the question of whether McConville is an informant hangs over these …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump received major support from white Christians again — but added others

NPR

Trump received major support from white Christians again — but added others Donald Trump saw continued support from white Christians, especially white evangelicals, but a huge shift in Latino Catholics helped him as well AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Exit polls show that Donald Trump again received major support from white Christians this election. Trump also made inroads with Hispanic Catholics, and …

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Heavy Metal Meets Shamanism: The Hu Takes the Steppes by Storm

Hindustan Times

The Hu, a heavy metal band from Mongolia, has achieved mainstream success with their unique blend of folk and shamanistic influences. The band's lead singers belt out their lyrics in a deep guttural drone-like style known as throat singing, drawing inspiration from Mongolian shamanism and 13th century warlord Genghis Khan. Their success has challenged the traditional religious boundaries of the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Catholics Divided Over Pennsylvania's Electoral Future

Associated Press

Pennsylvania's Catholic population is poised to play a pivotal role in the upcoming election, with at least a quarter of the electorate expected to cast their ballots. The Catholic community is diverse, with a significant number of voters supporting the Democratic ticket, while others are drawn to the Republican candidate. The outcome of the election could hinge on a handful …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pope's Warning: The World Is Losing Its Heart

Deccan Chronicle

Pope Francis expresses concern over the world's loss of heart due to the prevalence of technology and the resulting decline in social interaction. He hopes that his message, disseminated worldwide, will encourage reflection and inspire people to see the world beyond the distractions of modern technology.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Trump gives himself bizarre new nickname, the 'father of IVF'

Daily Mail

Donald Trump branded himself the 'father of IVF' during a town hall event with women on Tuesday where his flip-flopping on abortion came under intense scrutiny. Trump has gone one way then the other as he tries to placate evangelical Republicans and keep female voters onside over the tricky issue of reproductive health. 'Donald Trump called himself 'the father of …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Technology opens up new realm to experience ancient town

China Daily

The six-century-old town of Qingyan on the outskirts of Guiyang, Guizhou province, is a small military outpost that today serves as a major tourism destination which welcomes mass incursions by visitors from far beyond its borders. ERIK NILSSON/CHINA DAILY Travelers can stroll through ancient manors belonging to military leaders and temples honoring Confucius and Wenchang — the deity of literature …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters

LA Times

Former President Trump acknowledges the crowd as he exits the stage after speaking at the Israeli American Council National Summit on Thursday in Washington. Jews and Catholics can vote for him and ace the test, but those who don’t, he says, “need their head examined.” If he loses, Trump added, “Jewish people would have a lot to do with the …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters

Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump recently reissued his loyalty test to religious Americans, declaring that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming members of certain faiths should he lose the presidential election in November. Jews and Catholics can vote for him and ace the test, but those who don’t, he says, “need their head examined.” If he loses, Trump …

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3 months ago

Mormon voters are showing clear cracks in GOP loyalty — and Dems are reaching out: report

Raw Story

The Mormon voting block might be experiencing a dramatic shift away from the Republican Party, a new report claimed Monday. Meanwhile, Trump is pressuring LDS voters through Marlon Bateman, a former Trump administration official at the State Department, who chairs the "Latter-day Saints for Trump." While he wouldn't answer questions, Utah Republican Party chair Rob Axson said Utah volunteers were …

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3 months ago

Letters to the Editor: Pope Francis gets no support for his ‘lesser evil’ take on Harris and Trump

LA Times

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on June 5. To the editor: In criticizing former President Trump’s stance on immigration, Pope Francis made the same mistake that too many others make. To the editor: The pope said Vice President Kamala Harris, in supporting abortion rights, supports killing humans. To the editor: …

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3 months, 1 week ago

The Pope’s election intervention could be bad news for Catholics – and democracy

The Independent

Where does politics end and religion begin? But from the Pope’s point of view, they are part of a continuum of being “pro-life” – thinking that has seen Francis also speak out passionately against the death penalty and the Catholic Church being opposed to assisted dying. Pope Francis’s view of the sacredness of life, and the need to take an …

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Christian conservatives deal with 'whiplash' amid sense of Trump betrayal: report

Raw Story

Christian conservatives who not too long ago were ecstatic that Donald Trump set in motion the gutting of Roe v. Wade with his Supreme Court appointments are expressing dismay that he has dropped them like a bad habit as he makes his third bid for the Oval Office. According to a report from the New York Times, Trump's waffling on …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Pope slams Harris and Trump as taking ‘anti-life’ stances, urges Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’

LA Times

Pope Francis speaks Friday at a news conference on the papal plane en route to the Vatican after his 12-day journey across Southeast Asia and Oceania. Pope Francis on Friday slammed both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration, and he advised American Catholics to choose who they think is the “lesser evil” in …

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3 months, 1 week ago

An unsteady alliance: Donald Trump and the religious right

The Hindu

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee for 2024, presents a concatenation of contradictions. We look at the extent of and causes for support for Mr. Trump among the Christian right, and broadly look at how the Republican party has been intertwined with religious causes. In his days as a New York businessman, Mr. Trump was pro-choice; in a 1999 interview, …

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During jubilee year, pope will ask Catholics to embrace forgiveness, reconciliation

Pope calls Gaza airstrikes 'cruelty' after Israeli Minister's criticism

Season of preparing one’s heart for Christmas

The Latest: The famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens to great fanfare

Notre-Dame to reopen today: 5 interesting facts about the iconic cathedral

Meet Kerala priest George Jacob Koovakad, to become Cardinal in Vatican on Dec 8

Say Nothing tells the dark true story of two young sisters and the lengths they went to for the IRA

Virgin Mary statue, a symbol of resilience, returns to Notre Dame Cathedral 5 years after fire

The ultimate answer to why Donald Trump won: White Christians

"Say Nothing" ambitiously breaks open a story of resistance and disillusionment during the Troubles

Trump received major support from white Christians again — but added others

Heavy Metal Meets Shamanism: The Hu Takes the Steppes by Storm

Catholics Divided Over Pennsylvania's Electoral Future

Pope's Warning: The World Is Losing Its Heart

Trump gives himself bizarre new nickname, the 'father of IVF'

Technology opens up new realm to experience ancient town

Jews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters

Jews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters

Mormon voters are showing clear cracks in GOP loyalty — and Dems are reaching out: report

Letters to the Editor: Pope Francis gets no support for his ‘lesser evil’ take on Harris and Trump

The Pope’s election intervention could be bad news for Catholics – and democracy

Christian conservatives deal with 'whiplash' amid sense of Trump betrayal: report

Pope slams Harris and Trump as taking ‘anti-life’ stances, urges Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’

An unsteady alliance: Donald Trump and the religious right