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50 Cent’s ‘Moses the Black’ brings 4th-century saint into mainstream culture
Producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s “Moses the Black” acknowledges both humanity’s propensity toward violence and the transformative power of faith.
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Argentinian archdiocese opens canonical investigation into transgender marriage (Catholic Herald)
The Archdiocese of Corrientes, Argentina, has opened a canonical investigation into a wedding of a transgender couple that took place in one of its parishes. One of the spouses is …
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Nigerian priests protest against Fulani violence (Fides)
Priests from two dioceses in Nigeria’s Taraba State (map) protested on February 12 against violence perpetrated by members of the predominantly Muslim Fulani people. “More than 80 people have been …
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USCCB president joins other bishops in outcry over Notre Dame appointment (OSV News)
At least nine bishops have joined Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne—South Bend, Indiana, in criticizing the University of Notre Dame for its appointment of an abortion advocate as director …
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Arson attack on German Baroque church (OIDAC Europe)
Two arsonists recently lit fires at the entrance and on the altar of St. Peter’s Church in Huttenheim, a small town in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The fires were …
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Federal court orders access for clergy, nun to ICE facility on Ash Wednesday (Religion Clause)
A federal district court ordered US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to permit members of a liberation theology organization and other plaintiffs to distribute Holy Communion at an Illinois ICE …
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Archbishop Moth, at Westminster installation Mass, calls for prayer, evangelization (Diocese of Westminster)
Archbishop Richard Moth was installed today as archbishop of Westminster, England’s leading see (video). “It is from the Eucharist and from prayer that our work of evangelization flows, for evangelization …
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ASIA/INDIA – Appointment of bishop of Sindhudurg
Vatican City – The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Francisco Antonio Agnelo Jacinto Pinheiro, of the metropolitan archdiocesan clergy of Goa and Damão, until now professor of philosophy at …
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EUROPE/ITALY – “Hiraya,” the “certain hope” for the mission of Filipino Catholics in Rome
Rome – The contribution of Filipino priests, religious, and lay people to the Jubilee of Hope can be summed up in a single Tagalog word: “Hiraya”. It expresses hope that …
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Memorial of Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop
Jeroboam thought to himself:“The kingdom will return to David’s house.If now this people go up to offer sacrificesin the temple of the LORD in Jerusalem,the hearts of this people will …