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Simbahang Katolika, iniimbestigahan ang 2 misyonerong madreng bumalik na buntis - RMN Networks Naglunsad ng imbestigasyon ang Simbahang Katolika matapos bumalik na buntis ang dalawang madreng nanggaling sa missionary work. Nabibilang sa magkaibang kumbento sa Sicily, Italy ang dalawang madre na parehong naglakbay sa Africa. Ayon sa Italian News Agency na ANSA, napag-alaman ng isa sa mga babae...

Survey says: Most Catholics in US reject Church teaching on cohabitation Nearly three quarters of Catholics in the United States are not opposed to couples cohabitating before marriage, despite the Church’s moral teaching.

Amazon synod document calls for married priests and increased role for women The 33-page document, approved Oct. 26, is the result of a three-week meeting in Rome.

Amazon synod discussion groups support married priests, female deacons At least four of the 12 language groups at the Amazon synod overtly propose the ordination of married men to the priesthood in summary reports published by the Vatican Friday, with the majority of the discussion groups expressing openness to the idea.

‘A path is open for the ordination of women’ synod bishop claims A Brazilian bishop has called for the ordination of women to the diaconate for service in the Amazon region. The bishop said that 2009 revisions to canon law could allow for the ordination of women deacons, but a leading canon lawyer in the Vatican has disputed that idea.

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into ATHEISM via NON-DENOMINATIONALISM

thus could be setting a BAD EXAMPLE
in RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

by insisting on NO-DENOMINATIONAL Approach to Religion where everyone stands no longer to their Belief but to PAKIKISAMA with everyone

COMPROMISE (pakikisama) is indeed
a CORE EVIL Word

AG says education is 'ground zero' in fight for religious freedom In his Friday remarks, William Barr warned of a rise in secularism that is intent upon the “organized destruction” of the Judeo-Christian ethic, which he said the U.S. was founded upon.

What are you willing to die for, Chaput asks students Chaput said he was moved to consider the question as he prepares for retirement; he turned 75 last month, and in line with canon law submitted his resignation to Pope Francis.

‘Useless to pretend’: Vatican official dismisses German ‘binding synodal path’ A senior legal official in the Vatican has dismissed the idea that a planned “synodal process” in Germany will be “binding,” noting that bishops must exercise their authority in unity and obedience to the authority of the pope.

'Vos estis' should guide diocesan policy, advocacy group says The Catholic Benefits Association said last week that sexual abuse norms introduced by Pope Francis in May will likely require U.S. dioceses to amend their own internal policies regarding the definition and reporting of sexual abuse and misconduct.

Bishops urge mercy on World Day Against the Death Penalty The death penalty is outdated and promotes a culture of violence, three bishops said during a livestream conversation on Oct. 10, marked as World Day Against the Death Penalty.

Catholic bishops add to concerns over Australian religious discrimination bill The Catholic bishops of Australia are among those who have called for changes to a contentious religious discrimination bill, saying that while it shows promise, it does not do enough to safeguard religious freedom.

CNA Newsroom - Episode 44: "Let's Stick Together" During the years 2015-2017, the divorce rate in one Florida county dropped by nearly one-third. This week on the podcast, writer Mary Farrow tells the story of how a coalition of churches helped to make it happen— and whether the model can be replicated in the rest of the country. Listen here:

'Words matter' bishops say as Supreme Court hears LGBT cases On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a trio of cases that could decide whether or not federal workplace nondiscrimination law extend to protect sexual orientation or gender identity.

Did Pope Francis say that Jesus isn't God? The Vatican Wednesday said that an Italian journalist it has previously corrected was not speaking accurately when he claimed that Pope Francis denied Christ’s divinity.

Amazon synod bishop: 'Indigenous people do not understand celibacy' A contributor to the working document for the Vatican’s Synod of Bishops on the Amazon region made his case Wednesday for the priestly ordination of married men in the region.

Pope Francis warns Catholics to not profess ideology over faith In his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis warned Catholics to not turn their faith into an ideology, as he said St. Paul did when he was persecuting Christians before his conversion.

Cardinal Sarah: Ideological push in Amazon synod an 'insult to God' The push by some Westerners to use the Vatican’s Amazon synod to advance their personal agendas is an insult to God and his plan for the Church, Cardinal Robert Sarah said in an interview published this week.

Little Sisters of the Poor appeal to the Supreme Court, again The Little Sisters of the Poor have filed a petition requesting that the Supreme Court affirm the religious exemption protecting them from having to comply with the HHS Contraceptive Mandate of the Affordable Care Act.

Tens of thousands protest France IVF bill At least 42,000 people protested in Paris Sunday against a bill that would allow single women and le***an couples access to IVF. Many French bishops have spoken against the bill.

US blacklists Chinese groups over repression of Uighurs The US Commerce Department on Monday added 28 Chinese organizations to a blacklist barring them from buying products from US companies, saying they co-operate in the detention and repression of Uighurs in the country's northwest.

Colorado dioceses announces independent reparations program for abuse victims The Catholic bishops of Colorado announced Monday an independent reparation and reconciliation program that will provide for victims of clerical abuse in the dioceses who were minors at the time the abuse occurred.

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Holy Spirit is 'main actor' of Amazon synod, pope says in opening remarks In his opening remarks for the Amazon synod Monday, Pope Francis said the assembly’s working document is meant to be “destroyed” as the starting point of the work of the Holy Spirit, who he prays will guide the synodal process.

Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Rafael Harpaz has personally expressed his gratitude to the City of Marikina for the pivotal role it played when hundreds of Jewish refugees fled there at the height of the Holocaust in Europe.

It was then Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon who welcomed the 1,200 Jewish refugees fleeing the Holocaust through his “Open Door” policy.

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'Undisguisedly indifferent': Bridgeport diocese issues report on its own abuse record An investigative report on decades of clergy sexual abuse in the Diocese of Bridgeport was published on Tuesday, highlighting failures of past leadership, including by senior Churchmen.

Cardinal Sarah reflects on the meaning of the priesthood Cardinal Robert Sarah reflected on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the meaning of the priesthood in a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Saturday marking his 50th ordination anniversary.

Pope Francis prays for 'daring prudence' during Amazon synod At the opening Mass for the Amazon synod Sunday, Pope Francis prayed that the Holy Spirit would give the bishops prudence, wisdom, and discernment to help the Church in the Pan-Amazonian region be renewed by the fire of faith.

Commentary: 30 years of German unity, fruit of a Christian revolution The revolution that reunited Germany was not, at first sight, a Christian one. But it was a peaceful revolution that was supported and made possible by courageous Christians and Christianity.

Ahead of synod, alumni of Benedict XVI express concerns about married priesthood Just days before the Amazon synod of bishops is to convene in Rome, a symposium of students of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI published a statement of concern regarding the possibility of married priests, a controversial topic of discussion at the upcoming synod.