Though absent from the COP28 summit in Dubai due to ongoing concerns for his health, Pope Francis sent a message for the inauguration of the first Faith Pavilion at a United Nations climate event, stressing the responsibility of religious leaders in caring for the planet.
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For Second Week in a Row, Ailing Pope Speaks From Private Residence
Pope Francis on Dec. 3 recited his noontime Angelus address from his private residence rather than St. Peter’s Square in order to avoid changing temperatures as he continues treatment for what the Vatican has described as lung inflammation caused by bronchitis.
Texas Supreme Court Considers Request for Clarity on Exemptions to Abortion Ban
The Texas Supreme Court Nov. 28 heard arguments in a challenge to the state’s abortion ban after a group of women alleged that the law forced them to continue pregnancies despite grave risks to their health.
Rochester, N.Y., Priest Accused Under New York Adult Victims Act
As a one-year lookback window for adult abuse victims has closed in New York state, at least one priest has been named as an alleged abuser.
Texas Immigration Bill Will Likely Face Legal Challenge
Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, is expected to sign an immigration bill that would make it a state crime to cross into Texas from Mexico. Catholic organizations including the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops have opposed the legislation.
Our Responsibility Is to Be Ready for Christ’s Return
Although our celebration of Advent follows a rather predictable course, the underlying significance of what we do is quite different. One of the best (and personally most quoted) similes for Advent comes from Alfred Hitchcock.
Advent’s Three Comings of Christ
Advent, this holy season in which we find ourselves beginning Dec. 2 at first vespers, is a time of waiting and expectation. Indeed, the violet which we wear and with which we adorn the chapel is not necessarily a symbol of penance (although prayerful repentance and reconciliation is a major factor in this liturgical season), but of deep longing for the coming of the Savior Christ into our life.
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Pope Cancels Dubai Trip Over Health Concerns
Just hours after a Vatican news conference confirming Pope Francis’ trip to Dubai this weekend for a United Nations climate summit, the Vatican announced Tuesday that it has been canceled upon medical advice due to an ongoing infection causing lung inflammation.