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Month: January 2023

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Films of memory and identity: My favorites of 2022

January 27, 2023 Steven D. Greydanus 15

The movie year 2022 was a year of memory and identity, with one film after another exploring how memory both gives us access to our past, to our roots, and also distorts and obscures the […]

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Pope Francis: Marriage is a lifelong union between a man and woman

January 27, 2023 Catholic News Agency 8

Pope Francis greets a married couple at a Wednesday General Audience. / Daniel Ibáñez

Rome Newsroom, Jan 27, 2023 / 11:40 am (CNA).
Pope Francis on Friday reiterated the Church’s perennial teaching on marriage as a lifelong union between a ma… […]

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Japanese government to investigate forced sterilization of intellectually disabled people

January 27, 2023 Catholic News Agency 3

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St. Louis, Mo., Jan 27, 2023 / 11:10 am (CNA).
Japan’s health minister announced Jan. 20 that the government is launching an investigation into reports that a Japanese social service agency has been recommending sterilizatio… […]

The Dispatch

Woman arrested at Fargo cathedral for smashing ‘Christ in Death’ statue

January 27, 2023 Catholic News Agency 5

The statue, called “Christ in Death,” portrays Jesus’ corpse laying on a burial shroud with a crown of thorns laid alongside his lower legs. / Paul Braun/Diocese of Fargo

Denver, Colo., Jan 27, 2023 / 08:08 am (CNA).
A woman was arrested after … […]

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Religious Freedom Institute honors Tom Farr, champion of those persecuted for their faith

January 27, 2023 Catholic News Agency 3

The Religious Freedom Institute honored outgoing president Tom Farr, who will be succeeded by Eric Patterson, on Jan. 24, 2023. / Religious Freedom Institute

Washington D.C., Jan 27, 2023 / 07:00 am (CNA).
The Religious Freedom Institute (RFI),… […]

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Here’s what American Catholics in the pews have done to help relief efforts in Ukraine

January 27, 2023 Catholic News Agency 2

Archbishop Broglio blesses Sashko Lenevych, a lieutenant in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. / Ukraine Catholic University

Washington D.C., Jan 27, 2023 / 06:00 am (CNA).
This year’s Ash Wednesday collection, which will be taken at Masses across th… […]

The Dispatch

The Gadfly Letter Apostolate

January 26, 2023 Father Jerry J. Pokorsky 22

The Code of Canon Law gives us the right to manifest our opinions to ecclesiastical leaders: According to the knowledge, competence, and prestige which they possess, they have the right and even at times the […]

The Dispatch

Prosecution rests case in Mark Houck trial, defense motions to dismiss the case

January 26, 2023 Catholic News Agency 5

The Houck family / Photo credit: Thomas More Society

Philadelphia, Pa., Jan 26, 2023 / 17:45 pm (CNA).
On the second day of witness testimony in the trial of Mark Houck, a pro-life father of seven charged with violating the Freedom of Access to… […]

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Christian baker loses appeal over transgender birthday cake case

January 26, 2023 Catholic News Agency 4

Cake artist Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, Colorado. / Alliance Defending Freedom.

Denver, Colo., Jan 26, 2023 / 15:45 pm (CNA).
A Colorado appellate court has ruled against a baker who appeared in court once again fo… […]

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Sacristan killed, priest wounded in terrorist attacks in Spain; bishops condemn violence

January 26, 2023 Catholic News Agency 2

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CNA Newsroom, Jan 26, 2023 / 14:30 pm (CNA).
A sacristan was killed and a priest wounded during a suspected terrorist attack Wednesday on two Catholic churches in Spain.As reported by Europa Press, according to polic… […]

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