RELIGION

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Strickland criticizes pope over ‘siren call of sodomy’ in Mar&a&Lago letter

Strickland criticizes pope over ‘siren call of sodomy’ ...

The former Tyler bishop urged priests to join a fraternity of 'prayer and truth'

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German ordinations hit record low in 2024

German ordinations hit record low in 2024

Only 29 new diocesan priests were ordained last year.

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From John Paul II to Francis, Vatican treats papal health news with care

From John Paul II to Francis, Vatican treats papal heal...

During a routine Vatican press briefing the day before Pope John Paul II died, t...

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Be free: Experiencing the promise of the Jubilee Year

Be free: Experiencing the promise of the Jubilee Year

Faithful gather at the flower-adorned Holy Door of the Basilica of St. Mary Majo...

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Maryland bishops say abuse payout bill ‘unfairly targets’ religious organizations

Maryland bishops say abuse payout bill ‘unfairly target...

Maryland State House. / Credit: Jon Bilous/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroo...

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Friar fail: Capuchin conman gets 5 years

Friar fail: Capuchin conman gets 5 years

A New York priest pretending to be a royal doctor stole more than $500,000. He w...

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Who will be the next French bishops’ leader?

Who will be the next French bishops’ leader?

The French bishops gather in Lourdes on Monday to elect a new president of the c...

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News Roundup— Week of March 27

News Roundup— Week of March 27

The Jesuits offer reparations to twenty women who say they were abused by former...

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Does the Vatican have group chats?

Does the Vatican have group chats?

The Apostolic See and the protocols of confidential communication

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Starting Seven: March 27, 2025

Starting Seven: March 27, 2025

Welcome to Starting Seven, The Pillar’s daily newsletter.

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Memphis police arrest man accused of threatening to ‘butcher’ Catholics with machete

Memphis police arrest man accused of threatening to ‘bu...

Zachary Liberto, 30, was arrested March 22, 2025, and charged with commissioning...

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The Rule of Law and the Francis Pontificate

The Rule of Law and the Francis Pontificate

Pope Francis greets then-Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik during a private audience at...

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ACI MENA celebrates 3 years of amplifying voices of Christians in the Middle East

ACI MENA celebrates 3 years of amplifying voices of Chr...

Rody Sher, editor-in-chief of ACI MENA, speaks on the second anniversary of ACI ...

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How to Start and End Confession: A Priest’s Tips on Improving Your Practice of Reconciliation

How to Start and End Confession: A Priest’s Tips on Imp...

It’s helpful to know how to start and end any activity. This foreknowledge helps...

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DRC bishops face backlash over peace plan

DRC bishops face backlash over peace plan

A joint plan from Catholic and Protestant leaders to secure long-term peace in t...