Jan 22, 2025 · One of Jesus' most quoted sayings comes from the New Testament: “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God” (Matthew 22:21). Though uttered in response to a question about taxes, this pronouncement contains profound wisdom transcending its immediate context. It ...

Previous Ordinaries: Bishop Sofronio Aguirre Bancud (6 Nov 2004 - 8 Dec 2024 Retired); Bishop Sofio G. Balce, DD - 4th Residential Bishop (1990-2004) Bishop Pedro Magugat, MSC, DD - Apostolic Administrator (1987-1988)

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Dec 10, 2024 · "This investigation confirms the entrenchment of criminal organizations that have established branches even in this region," said Francesco Prete, Brescia's chief prosecutor, according to ANSA Italian news agency. "We are talking about individuals linked to the 'ndrangheta, who have exploited the criminal reputation of their organization of origin while adapting to the northern territory ...

Aug 14, 2024 · Hungarian Catholics have reacted warily to the suspension of a top Russian Orthodox prelate in Europe, Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev) of Budapest and Hungary, who faces demotion and disgrace amid accusations of sexual and financial misconduct.

Jan 8, 2025 · A body of Catholic religious men and women has appealed to the Synod of Bishops of the India-based Eastern rite Syro-Malabar Church to settle the decades-old liturgy dispute over the rubrics of Mass.. In a four-page letter addressed to the Synod, the top decision-making body of the crisis-ridden Church, the Forum of Religious for Justice and Peace (FORUM) urged the bishops to embrace the ...

Jan 7, 2025 · "Even though throughout our Franciscan history of 800 years we never used the term, we did communal discernment. And St. Francis was guided by the Holy Spirit -- he had a devotion to the Holy Spirit, and said the Holy Spirit is the true minister general of the order," noted Father Warner, referencing the title Franciscans use for the head of the different branches of the Order of Friars Minor ...

Dec 23, 2024 · The two states, ruled by Modi’s BJP, also led the other states in the persecution of Christians in 2023. Twelve of India’s 28 states, most of them ruled by the BJP, have enacted anti-conversion laws that Christians say are weaponized by Hindu groups to target them.. Enforcement of these draconian laws varies across different states, and Indian courts have ordered a pause on them in some of ...

Nov 8, 2024 · A Pakistani archdiocese has delayed announcing the Vatican's accepting the diocesan inquiry linked to the sainthood of the first native Catholic, Akash Bashir, triggering questions and confusion among Catholics.

Jan 8, 2025 · Leading Asian theologian Father Felix Wilfred died on Jan. 7 in Chennai following a massive heart attack, according to an official announcement. He was 76. The Asian Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies, which Wilfred founded and directed since 2008 in Chennai, did not give much details about the death ...