Some Catholic churches allowing meat on upcoming Lenten Friday
Some Catholic churches allowing meat on upcoming Lenten Friday
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"Tulips in the Netherlands in the 16th century. There was a point at which one tulip bud cost as much as a good house."
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Top expert resigns from Vatican committee against child sex abuse
Father Hans Zollner, one of the leading members of the Vatican committee against child sexual abuse, said on Wednesday he had resigned from the group, citing concerns over the way it was operating. Zollner was one of the founding members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, which Pope Francis established in 2014 as part of efforts against the decades-old scandal of paedophilia within the Roman Catholic Church. His abrupt departure represents a sharp blow to its image and comes after several members resigned early on, complaining the commission had no real power and met with internal resistance.
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India temple floor collapse leaves at least 12 Hindu worshipers dead
The collapse came as Hindu devotees flocked to the temple to mark Ram Navami, celebrated as the birthday of the god Ram.
- The News-Messenger
Today is: Knights of Columbus Founder's Day
Today is: Knights of Columbus Founder's Day
- Ukrayinska Pravda
Russian-linked church explains how it may be able to remain in Kyiv's Caves Monastery despite eviction order
Metropolitan Pavlo, the abbot of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves), has said that he and other clergy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) have the right to remain in the Lavra despite receiving an eviction notice, and do not intend to move out until the UOC-MP's court case against the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve, where the monastery is located, is over.
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Victims of the Covenant School massacre included a 9-year-old who loved to perform and a school leader dedicated to her students
The victims included a 9-year-old who loved to perform, a kind custodian and a school leader determined to help all students succeed.
- The News-Messenger
Holy Assumption to receive Ohio Historical Marker
Holy Assumption, the oldest Orthodox church structure in Ohio, will be honored with historical marker, ceremony on Saturday.
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Pope Francis Was Hospitalized After Experiencing ‘Respiratory Difficulties’—Here’s The Latest on His Health
He had part of his lung removed when he was younger.
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Ukraine says no eviction 'by force' of Kyiv monks
Monks accused of maintaining links with Moscow will not be violently evicted from their historic monastery in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv said Wednesday. "The eviction procedure must be launched today (but) there is no specific date" for when the monks will have to leave, Sergiy Samoylenko, spokesman for the Ukrainian culture ministry, told AFP. Samoylenko also said there would be no violent eviction.
- Associated Press
Greece: Terror suspects offered money to target Jewish site
Greek authorities said police were continuing searches in Athens and other parts of the country Wednesday following the arrest of two suspects accused of planning an attack at Jewish center in a busy downtown area of the Greek capital. The two men, described of being of Pakistani origin but not further identified, were charged Tuesday with terrorism offenses, while a third man believed to be in Iran was charged in absentia. Rabbi Mendel Hendel, who runs the Chabad Jewish center, said he learned about the planned attack on the news.
- Ukrayinska Pravda
Car taking away icon from Kyiv monastery is stopped by police
The police have stopped a car that was removing an icon from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves). Source: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Details: A Radio Liberty journalist witnessed the police refusing to let the car pass, as it was carrying an icon from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
- The Tennessean
A tweet prompted Nashville church to provide sanctuary in wake of school shooting
As news broke of the mass shooting at Nashville's Covenant School, families rushed to Woodmont Baptist Church to be reunited. Staff acted fast.
- Reuters
Vatican repudiates colonial-era 'doctrine of discovery'
The Vatican on Thursday formally repudiated the colonial-era "doctrine of discovery", used centuries ago to justify European conquests of Africa and the Americas, saying "it is not part of Catholic Church teaching". The Vatican acknowledged in a statement from its culture and human development departments that papal documents from the 15th century were used by colonial powers to give legitimacy to their actions, which included slavery.
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Nashville shooting victim Hallie Scruggs, 9, honored in prayer service at family’s former Texas church
A Nashville shooting victim was honored with a prayer service at her family's former church in Dallas, Texas. The victim was the daughter of lead Covenant Church pastor Scruggs.
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Isaac Herzog, the Israeli president trying to save a disappearing 'Jewish Wakanda'
Since 2021, Isaac Herzog has served as Israel’s president, a customarily ceremonial position that he has elevated with his vociferous opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has proposed a controversial plan to make the judiciary branch subservient to the Parliament.
- The Telegraph
Why the anti-Netanyahu demonstrations are important for British Jews like me
As reams of footage of demonstrations in Israel and in London against Right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial reforms have been broadcast over the last few weeks it’s been upsetting to see the country in turmoil – but I have felt something else too, which I’ve been struggling to put my finger on. I have a personal connection with Israel: my grandparents moved there before I was born and I spent every summer of my childhood soaking up its Mediterranean warmth and chaos.
- Fox News
Nashville school shooting victim was Presbyterian pastor's daughter
The 9-year-old child of Covenant Presbyterian Church's pastor, Chad Scruggs, was among the victims of Monday's heinous mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Associated Press
Bahrain sentences 3 for questioning Islamic teachings
Prosecutors in the Arab Gulf nation of Bahrain on Thursday have handed down yearlong prison sentences to three people for debating Islamic theology in a series of blog posts and online videos. The three are part of a local cultural society called Tajdeed, Arabic for Renewal, that says it questions traditional Islamic scholarship and jurisprudence but not the religion itself. Critics, including prominent Shiite clerics in the kingdom, have accused the group of attacking the foundations of Islam and have waged a campaign of incitement against them.
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Forget Chocolate Bunnies—This Easter, Eat Rabbit Bolognese Instead
Welcome spring with a cozy pasta that’s just the right amount of festive.
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Pope Francis Hospitalized With Respiratory Infection
Pope Francis was hospitalized at a medical center in Rome March 29 after experiencing breathing troubles the past few days.