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Pope Leo XIV Sets Out on His First Africa Tour Across Four Nations
religion10 hours ago

Pope Leo XIV Sets Out on His First Africa Tour Across Four Nations

Pope Leo XIV will undertake a 10-day pastoral visit to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea from April 13-23, marking his first Africa trip as pope; the itinerary includes Algiers and Annaba; Yaoundé, Bamenda and Douala; Luanda, Muxima and Saurimo; and Malabo, Mongomo and Bata. The visit highlights Africa's growing importance to the Catholic Church, which is home to about 20% of the world's Catholics; the official schedule has not yet been released.

via BBC|
#africa-trip#algeria#cameroon
Lebanese Monk and French Franciscan Declared Blessed by Vatican Beatification Decrees
religion2 days ago

Lebanese Monk and French Franciscan Declared Blessed by Vatican Beatification Decrees

The Vatican issued beatification decrees for Béchara Abou-Mourad, a Lebanese Basilian priest, and for Gabriele Maria, a French Franciscan, while also recognizing heroic virtue for Ligurian priest Francesco Lombardi, Brescia layman Fausto Gei, and Indian Capuchin Theophane; Abou-Mourad’s miracle and Gabriele Maria’s equipollent beatification accompany the announcements.

via Vatican News|
#beatification#blessed#france
Fifth Circuit Clears Path for Louisiana Classroom Ten Commandments Display
law5 days ago

Fifth Circuit Clears Path for Louisiana Classroom Ten Commandments Display

A federal appeals court (the Fifth Circuit) lifted a preliminary injunction blocking Louisiana’s 2024 law that requires Ten Commandments posters in every public classroom and in colleges, allowing enforcement to proceed while the court noted the law’s constitutionality remains undecided since it never went into effect. The posters must be at least 11 by 14 inches and include a three‑paragraph note about the Commandments’ historical role in American education. The ruling does not affect Texas’ similar law. Dissenters warned the policy improperly elevates religion in public schools, while a concurring judge praised it as a tradition‑based expression of faith in the public square.

via The New York Times|
#courts#education#law
Ashes Over Barriers: Catholic Leaders Stand with Immigrant Families on Ash Wednesday
religion6 days ago

Ashes Over Barriers: Catholic Leaders Stand with Immigrant Families on Ash Wednesday

Cardinal Cupich led an outdoor Ash Wednesday Mass in Melrose Park for thousands, tying Lent to the plight of immigrant families facing detention and deportation. The event came after a federal judge ordered DHS to allow clergy access to the Broadview ICE facility, reflecting ongoing faith-led efforts by CSPL and others to provide pastoral care inside detention centers and to uphold human dignity amid enforcement actions.

via National Catholic Reporter|
#ash-wednesday#cardinal-cupich#clergy-access
Ramadan 2026: Global fasting hours span roughly 12–15 hours by location
religion9 days ago

Ramadan 2026: Global fasting hours span roughly 12–15 hours by location

Ramadan 2026 begins around Feb 18–19 with the crescent sighting determining the start. Fasting lasts from dawn to dusk, varying globally from about 12 to 15 hours—shorter in the Northern Hemisphere and longer in southern countries like Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa. A table in the article lists first and last-day fasting times by city, and greetings such as ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ and ‘Ramadan Kareem’ are commonly exchanged.

via Al Jazeera|
#fasting-hours#iftar#moon-sighting
Church of England halts standalone same-sex blessing plans, keeps discussion open
religion11 days ago

Church of England halts standalone same-sex blessing plans, keeps discussion open

The Church of England’s General Synod formally abandoned proposals to introduce standalone blessings for same-sex couples in churches, citing theological and legal barriers, while directing the issue to a continuing working group; blessings within ordinary services remain allowed, and leaders apologized for the hurt caused, as some liberal members warn they may disengage from the Church amid the ongoing controversy.

via BBC|
#anglicanism#church-of-england#general-synod
Strickland Frames SSPX's Bishops as Guardians of Apostolic Continuity
religion17 days ago

Strickland Frames SSPX's Bishops as Guardians of Apostolic Continuity

Bishop Joseph Strickland argues that the SSPX’s plan to consecrate new bishops should be read as an attempt at apostolic continuity in a time of perceived crisis, not rebellion, emphasizing the need to preserve the traditional faith and sacraments even amid tensions with Rome and his own removal from pastoral duties in 2023.

via FSSPX Actualités|
#apostolic-continuity#episcopal-consecrations#religion
SSPX Leader Details Planned Episcopal Consecrations and Dialogue Push
religion17 days ago

SSPX Leader Details Planned Episcopal Consecrations and Dialogue Push

Fr. Davide Pagliarani, Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X, explains additional details on planned episcopal consecrations in an SSPX News interview, recounts outreach to the Holy See, argues the move is a necessary response to doctrinal and pastoral crises, defends Traditional Catholic practice, and expresses hope for papal dialogue while preparing to act if not approved.

via The Catholic Herald|
#episcopal-consecrations#pagliarani#religion
Hidden Glory Lights Lent as Varden Leads Vatican Spiritual Exercises
religion21 days ago

Hidden Glory Lights Lent as Varden Leads Vatican Spiritual Exercises

From Feb 22–27, Pope Leo XIV, Rome-based cardinals, and heads of dicasteries will hear two daily meditations led by Trappist Bishop Erik Varden in the Pauline Chapel, on the theme 'Illuminated by a Hidden Glory,' with reflections including Saint Bernard and topics like God’s help, freedom, truth, and hope; a brief bio of Varden notes his Norwegian origin, monastic leadership, and Vatican roles.

via Vatican News|
#erik-varden#lent#religion
SSPX Sets July Date for New Episcopal Consecrations Amid Vatican Talks
religion23 days ago

SSPX Sets July Date for New Episcopal Consecrations Amid Vatican Talks

The Society of Saint Pius X announced it will proceed with new episcopal consecrations on July 1, entrusted to its bishops, citing urgent pastoral needs and a lack of satisfactory response from the Holy See in ongoing talks; the move follows months of negotiation with Rome and signals increasing pressure over episcopal succession and the Society's future relationship with the Vatican.

via The Catholic Herald|
#episcopal-consecrations#pagliarani#religion