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New York bishops: State ‘equal rights amendment’ is ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Sep 9, 2024 / 12:28 pm Catholic bishops in New York state are warning ahead of the November election that an “equal rights amendment” proposal on the ballot this year could have “dangerous consequences” if it is approved by voters. The state constitutional amendment would establish broad rights to “reproductive…
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Pope Francis to 2024 International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador: The Eucharist teaches us fraternity
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Sep 8, 2024 / 12:05 pm The gift of the Eucharist helps us to become the body of Christ for others, Pope Francis said in a video message sent to the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador, on Sunday. The Eucharist teaches us how to have, the pope said…
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New Maori Queen in New Zealand is Catholic
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Sep 7, 2024 / 08:00 am The Maori people, the Indigenous population of mainland New Zealand, have crowned a new queen after the death of their king — and she’s Catholic. King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII died on Aug. 30 at the age of 69. His death came…
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Florida investigating abortion amendment signatures for fraud
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 6, 2024 / 11:15 am Here’s a roundup of abortion-related developments happening across the country this week. Florida investigating abortion amendment signatures for fraud Brad McVay, Florida deputy secretary of state for legal affairs and elections integrity, is conducting a review of some 36,000 signatures in support of…
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Harris favored over Trump among Hispanic Catholic voters, EWTN News/RealClear Opinion Research poll finds
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 5, 2024 / 12:05 pm Hispanic Catholics are nearly twice as likely to support Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris over the Republican nominee, former president Donald Trump, according to a new poll by EWTN News and RealClear Opinion Research. Released on Sept. 5, the EWTN News/RealClear poll takes…
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Pope Francis invites Indonesian Catholics to share Christ’s joy amid diversity
By Courtney Mares Jakarta, Indonesia, Sep 4, 2024 / 09:37 am Pope Francis met with Indonesian bishops, priests, and members of the Catholic community on Wednesday at Jakarta’s Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, urging them always to share “the joy of encountering Christ” with respect for the country’s great ethnic and cultural diversity.…
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Pope Francis sends telegram of condolence to Vatican secretary of state after mother’s death
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Sep 3, 2024 / 10:15 am Pope Francis sent a telegram of condolence on Tuesday to Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin following the death of the Italian prelate’s mother. After landing in Jakarta, Indonesia — the first destination of the Holy Father’s 45th apostolic journey in Southeast Asia…
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Pope Francis begins historic apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Sep 2, 2024 / 08:18 am Pope Francis departed Rome on Monday to commence his 45th apostolic journey, one that will take him to Southeast Asia and Oceania over the course of nearly two weeks. During his 11-day journey — the longest trip of his papacy to date — the…
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Francis won’t be the first pope to visit Papua New Guinea: a look at John Paul II’s trips
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Sep 1, 2024 / 08:00 am Pope Francis will be visiting the country of Papua New Guinea from Sept. 6-9 as part of an 11-day, multi-country papal trip. But he won’t be the first pope to set foot on the South Pacific island nation — Pope John Paul II…
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‘Natural burial’ option debuts in Archdiocese of Chicago
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Aug 31, 2024 / 07:00 am The Archdiocese of Chicago has announced the debut of a new “natural burial” option at one of its Chicago-area cemeteries, reportedly the first such Catholic offering in the state and one that officials say will help “honor the dignity of life” while respecting the…