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The pope’s operation was accompanied by complications. He is conscious, he will stay in the hospital longer

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The pope’s operation was accompanied by complications. He is conscious, he will stay in the hospital longer

According to the local media, complications accompanied Sunday’s planned operation, during which doctors removed a part of Pope František’s colon. The operation of the eighty-four-year-old head of the Catholic Church lasted about three hours. The Vatican has announced that the pope is already conscious and breathing without the help of instruments. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni … Read more

Death in the monastery: Ann Miller was a nun – and mother of ten – News Abroad

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Death in the monastery: Ann Miller was a nun – and mother of ten – News Abroad

This story is extraordinary, even the way it is told: American Mark R. Miller reports on his mother on Twitter: 13 episodes, short posts with photos. Because Ann Miller was a woman who lived two lives that couldn’t have been more different: she died now at the age of 92 – as a nun and … Read more

Despite Trudeau’s urging, Pope Francis does not apologize for the discovery of the bodies of Indigenous children in Canada

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Despite Trudeau’s urging, Pope Francis does not apologize for the discovery of the bodies of Indigenous children in Canada

Pope Francis addressing the Sunday afternoon mass to the congregation gathered in St. Peter at the Vatican, Sunday (6/6/2021). (Source: AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis) VATICAN, KOMPAS.TV – Pope Francis expressed his sorrow on Sunday (6/6/2021) at the discovery of the bones of 215 indigenous students in a boarding school run and funded by the Catholic Church … Read more

The VII Festival of Sacred Music enlivened the Semana Mayor

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The VII Festival of Sacred Music enlivened the Semana Mayor

With different vocal and instrumental interpretations, sacred music accompanied the liturgical ceremonies within the framework of Holy Week. With presentations in Ibagué, Guamo and Carmen de Apicalá, today the VII Festival of Sacred Music that took place from March 31 and adorned the liturgical meetings that took place in different municipalities with strong religious tradition … Read more

Comment: The Catholic Church needs a fresh start | NDR.de – news

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Comment: The Catholic Church needs a fresh start | NDR.de – news

Status: 03/20/2021 6:32 a.m. The Hamburg Archbishop Stefan Heße wants to resign. He is reacting to the criticism of his work in Cologne in dealing with cases of sexual abuse. For the ailing Catholic Church in Hamburg, this could be the opportunity for a fresh start. Daniel Kaiser comments. by Daniel Kaiser The resignation is … Read more

Crowd receives Pope Francis on Iraqi soil. See the images of the historic moment – World

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Crowd receives Pope Francis on Iraqi soil. See the images of the historic moment – World

Pope Francis tells Iraqis that he visits them as “pilgrim of peace” after years of war and terrorism Pope Francis assured in a message to Iraqis that he visits the country as a “pilgrim of peace, after years of war and terrorism”. “I come as a pilgrim (…) to implore the Lord for forgiveness and … Read more

“Me too” in the Vatican: priest accuses prelates – politics

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“Me too” in the Vatican: priest accuses prelates – politics

It’s about power and abuse in the heart of the Catholic Church: a German priest accuses a high-ranking prelate of having sexually molested him. Many would have known that – and yet closed their eyes. – From Matthias Drobinski and Uwe Ritzer, Munich There he stands accusing. In a place where it is better not … Read more

Communions in Düsseldorf during the pandemic

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Communions in Düsseldorf during the pandemic

Published: Saturday, 01/30/2021 8:56 AM Many Düsseldorf families are currently preparing for their children’s first communion. The festival usually takes place after Easter. — This year, however, the dates will be significantly straightened out due to Corona. In Bilk, for example, the celebrations take place in early May, in Kaiserswerth not until June. Preparations in … Read more

Thousands of children died in Irish homes | Currently Europe | DW

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Thousands of children died in Irish homes | Currently Europe | DW

According to its official report, the commission of inquiry set up by the Irish state has found clear evidence of the deaths of 9,000 children. The mother-child homes for single women were run for decades and until 1998 by religious organizations, mostly Catholic orders, and controlled by the Irish state. Prime Minister Michael Martin spoke … Read more

Jihadists destroy historic Catholic mission in Cabo Delgado | Cabo Delgado

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Jihadists destroy historic Catholic mission in Cabo Delgado | Cabo Delgado

The Nangololo mission, in Muidumbe, was occupied for 20 days by the jihadists DR Attacked, occupied and destroyed. The historic Catholic mission of Nangololo, the second oldest in the diocese of Pemba, located in Muidumbe, in the province of Cabo Delgado, bears the marks of occupation by the jihadists who for more than three years … Read more