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(Vatican Radio) Even now there are people in the Church who use rigidity to cover-up their own sins. That was the warning of Pope Francis at the morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta. Commenting on the first Reading, from the Acts of the Apostles, the Pope focused on the figure of Saint Paul who, from being a rigid persecutor, became a meek and patient proclaimer of the Gospel.“The first time the name ‘Saul’ appears,” he said, “is at the stoning of Stephen.” Saul, he observed, was a “young man, rigid, idealistic,” and he was “convinced” of the rigidity of the law.No to rigid people living a double life in the ChurchHe was rigid, the Pope insisted, but he was “sincere.” Jesus, on the other hand, condemned those who were rigid but “insincere”:“They are rigid people living a double life: They make themselves look good, sincere, but when no one sees them, they do ugly things. On the other hand, th...
(Vatican Radio) The Coptic Orthodox leader,  His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, on Friday embarked on his first pastoral visit to the United Kingdom.It is the first time that Pope Tawadros II,  Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark, has visited the UK as head of the Coptic Orthodox Church whose membership remains predominantly in Egypt. During Pope Francis’ recent two-day apostolic journey to Egypt Pope Francis and Pope Tawadros took a significant step forward in the quest for unity by signing a joint declarationin which they say they will recognise each other’s Sacrament of Baptism.Coptic Christians currently represent 80% of Christians in the Middle East.According to the Coptic Orthodox Church UK media release Pope Tawadros is scheduled to visit Coptic Orthodox parishes across the UK, officiating liturgical services and performing several consecrations, while generally taking time to engage with parishioners. He will also engage wi...
Bangladesh’s cardinal has launched a “devoted appeal to unity” to the Christian leaders and Churches of the country to overcome their conflicts and divisions that has almost brought the country’s first Christian microcredit institution to a halt.  Since last year, the managing board of the Dhaka-based Christian Cooperative Credit Union Limited (CCCUL), which covers various denominations, has not been renewed because of disagreement among Christian leaders. This has led to the institution’s paralysis, preventing it from granting loans. "It is sad and at the same time scandalous to see the recent divisions and disunity within Christian communities in Bangladesh and abroad," the country’s first cardinal noted in his appeal.   According to Card D'Rozario, the situation is due to "conflicts over ideologies, approaches and strategies, leadership and interests, power, and positions taken by Christian organizations...
(Vatican Radio) Hungarian authorities say eleven men have been indicted over the deaths of 71 migrants who suffocated in the back of a refrigerated truck in 2015. The announcement comes at a time when migrants fleeing war and poverty are becoming increasingly desperate searching for ways to enter Western Europe as Hungary has come under international pressure over its tough anti-migration policies. Listen to the report by Stefan Bos: The chief prosecutor of Hungary's Bacs-Kiskun County,  László Nánási, said the 11 men from Afghanistan, Bulgaria and Lebanon allegedly smuggled some 1,200 people from the Hungary-Serbia border to Austria or Germany in 2015.That led to a horrific discovery: Migrants from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan were among the victims found in the back of a refrigerated truck with Hungarian license plates. It was abandoned in the emergency lane of the A4 highway near Parndorf, Austria, not far from the Hungarian border, on A...
Vatican City, May 5, 2017 / 03:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In the prayer video for May, Pope Francis challenged the Catholic community to pray that the continent's Christians will witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace.Beyond the natural beauty of Africa, the Pope said, “we see its joie de vivre, and above all, we see grounds for hope in Africa’s rich intellect, cultural, and religious heritage.”The May 4 video began with footage expanding over the beautiful landscapes of Africa, and changes to quick scenes of diverse individuals reflected in mirrors – like a doctor with a San Damiano Crucifix hanging beside her, a shop owner reflected among the goods in his shop, and a woman in traditional African attire smiling among vegetables in the market place.However, as the music became more heartfelt, the Pope admitted, “we cannot fail to see fratricidal wars decimating peoples and destroying these natural and cultural resources,” and the mirror sp...
Kansas City, Kan., May 5, 2017 / 06:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas announced this week a halt to their involvement with Girl Scouts USA, and an eventual transfer of their support to alternative scouting programs.“With the promotion by Girl Scouts USA (GSUSA) of programs and materials reflective of many of the troubling trends in our secular culture, they are no longer a compatible partner in helping us form young women with the virtues and value of the Gospel,” stated a May 1 announcement from Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas.“I want to express my appreciation for the many extraordinary Girl Scout leaders of the archdiocese who have served so many so well. We look forward to having as many of them as are willing to join us in leadership roles as we take this new step,” he continued.In January, Archbishop Naumann asked his parishes to begin transitioning support from Girl Scouts USA to alternate programs. ...
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Wind and thunderstorms had delayed the Hindenburg's arrival in New Jersey from Germany on May 6, 1937. The father of 8-year-old Werner Doehner headed to his cabin after using his movie camera to shoot some scenes of Lakehurst Naval Air Station from the airship's dining room....
PARIS (AP) -- French far-right leader Marine Le Pen acknowledged Friday that she was angry during this week's presidential debate against her centrist rival, but said she was merely channeling the anger she sees throughout the country....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- After a hiring slowdown in March, the U.S. job market is thought to have resumed solid growth in April, a trend that would help underpin an economic rebound after a weak start to the year....
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea on Friday accused the U.S. and South Korean spy agencies of an unsuccessful assassination attempt on leader Kim Jong Un involving bio-chemical weapons....
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