‘The national holiday will be an opportunity to celebrate an extraordinary man and remind us, every year, who we are and what unites us profoundly,’ Italy's prime minister said.
Millions of persecuted Chinese Catholics face betrayal by a corrupt clergy backing Beijing’s communist regime, compromising the Catholic faith and independence of the Church.
The cardinal’s record raises red flags on morality, liturgy, and doctrine, though he’s carefully appealed to both sides of the Church’s political divide to maintain broad support.
Zelensky’s meeting with Pope Francis Friday morning was a confidential discussion, whilst his meeting with the Holy See Secretary of State focussed on the war, humanitarian issues and ways to bring 'just and stable peace in the country.'
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, president of the Italian bishops’ conference, has endorsed Pope Francis' controversial declaration allowing blessings for homosexual 'couples.'
'A defined and permanent sacred place can be set aside for the commingled accumulation and preservation of the ashes of deceased baptized persons, indicating the identity of each person so as not to lose the memory of their names,' Cdl. Fernández wrote.
According to Italian media reports, Luca Casarini’s work aiding illegal immigration was being bankrolled by millions of Euros from Italian bishops, and this is largely due to significant friendship from the Pope, from key cardinals in the Vatican, and from the head of the Italian Bishops’ Conference.
‘Let us prepare ourselves for a crescendo of unprecedented provocations: time bombs ready to explode in order to sow disorientation, confusion, and division.’