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Trump's National Prayer Event Draws Critics Over Speakers' Anti-Catholic and Anti-Islam Records
politics9 days ago

Trump's National Prayer Event Draws Critics Over Speakers' Anti-Catholic and Anti-Islam Records

A taxpayer-funded, nine-hour National Jubilee of Prayer on the National Mall bills itself as apolitical but features 14 speakers—mostly evangelical Protestants—some who have disparaged Catholics and Muslims; remarks are set from officials including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and House Speaker Mike Johnson, prompting critics to argue it’s a government-backed Christian nationalist event that undermines church-state separation.

via HuffPost|
#catholicism#islam#politics
American pope, global impact: Pope Leo XIV’s first year
world18 days ago

American pope, global impact: Pope Leo XIV’s first year

Over his first year, Pope Leo XIV has asserted bold, measured leadership—advocating immigration justice, limiting the death penalty, and guiding a gradual reform path rooted in the Second Vatican Council. His American roots show in public moments like wearing a Chicago White Sox cap and delivering English-language addresses, helping him connect with anglophone Catholics and Gen Z. He’s reshaping US episcopal leadership, and the so‑called “Leo effect” coincides with renewed interest in Catholicism among youth, all while pursuing long‑game peace and dialog.

via CNN|
#catholicism#gen-z#immigration
Catholic Decline Outpaces Gains as Protestant Shifts Vary Globally, Pew Finds
religion1 month ago

Catholic Decline Outpaces Gains as Protestant Shifts Vary Globally, Pew Finds

Pew Research Center’s 24-country analysis shows Catholics losing more adherents than they gain through switching in most places, with Hungary as a rare exception where more people join than leave. Protestantism has mixed net shifts, with gains in several Latin American countries (notably Brazil) and losses in parts of Europe; most countries keep Protestants under 25% of the population, while Ghana (62%) and Kenya (55%) are majority-Protestant. Many former Catholics become Protestants or unaffiliated, illustrating diverse switching patterns worldwide.

via Pew Research Center|
#catholicism#demographics#pew-research-center
Pope Leads Biggest Mass in Africa, Spotlighting Catholic Growth in Cameroon
world1 month ago

Pope Leads Biggest Mass in Africa, Spotlighting Catholic Growth in Cameroon

Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 120,000 worshippers to a Mass in Douala’s Japoma Stadium—the largest in Africa during his visit—highlighting Catholicism’s rapid growth on the continent (Africans account for roughly 20% of Catholics worldwide; Cameroon is about 30% Catholic). In his homily, he urged the crowd to confront poverty and corruption as he continues a 10‑day tour that includes peace efforts in Bamenda and a stop in Angola.

via CNN|
#africa#cameroon#catholicism
Vance Pushes Back on Papal Iran Critique, Urges Theological Caution
politics1 month ago

Vance Pushes Back on Papal Iran Critique, Urges Theological Caution

Vice President JD Vance pushed back on Pope Leo XIV’s critique of the Iran conflict, saying the pope’s remarks aren’t anchored in theological truth and that he should be careful when weighing in on theology; Vance said he admires the pope but questions his stance on the Middle East, noting the need for words to be anchored in truth, a point he raised at a Turning Point USA event in Georgia amid Trump’s criticisms of the pope.

via Bloomberg.com|
#catholicism#iran-war#jd-vance
Africa Beckons: Pope Launches 11-City Tour to Spotlight Continent’s Catholic Surge
world1 month ago

Africa Beckons: Pope Launches 11-City Tour to Spotlight Continent’s Catholic Surge

Pope Leo begins an 11‑day, four‑country Africa tour—Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea—his first major visit to the continent since taking office, to highlight Africa's fast‑growing Catholic Church (about 288 million believers, roughly one‑fifth of all Catholics) and to push peace, migration and interfaith dialogue; the itinerary includes a Mass in Bamenda, a visit to the Great Mosque of Algiers, meetings with bishops and stops at a psychiatric hospital and a prison, covering nearly 18,000 km across 11 cities with around 25 speeches, underscoring the Vatican's prioritization of Africa amid rights and governance concerns in some host countries.

via BBC|
#africa#algeria#catholicism
Bulls cut Jaden Ivey after inflammatory posts targeting LGBTQ community and Catholicism
sports1 month ago

Bulls cut Jaden Ivey after inflammatory posts targeting LGBTQ community and Catholicism

The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey after social-media rants that attacked LGBTQ Pride Month and Catholicism, with the team citing conduct detrimental to the franchise amid concerns about his mental health; Ivey, 24, had recently joined Chicago in February via a trade and has discussed battling depression in the past, with his remarks amplified by the public profile of his Notre Dame coach mother.

via New York Post|
#bulls#catholicism#jaden-ivey
Pope Leo XIV Opens Nine-Hour Apostolic Visit to Monaco
world1 month ago

Pope Leo XIV Opens Nine-Hour Apostolic Visit to Monaco

Pope Leo XIV flies from the Vatican to Monaco for his second Apostolic Journey—the first papal visit to the principality in modern times—where he will meet Prince Albert II, address the Catholic community, speak with youths, and celebrate Mass at Louis II Stadium in a nine-hour itinerary before returning to the Vatican; Cardinal Parolin hopes the trip strengthens the local Church and furthers commitments to care for creation, life protection, and international solidarity.

via Vatican News|
#apostolic-journey#catholicism#monaco
Netflix's 'Mary': Reverence, Controversy, and Divided Opinions
entertainment1 year ago

Netflix's 'Mary': Reverence, Controversy, and Divided Opinions

Netflix's new film "Mary," directed by Catholic filmmaker D.J. Caruso, aims to portray the Blessed Virgin Mary with reverence, focusing on her humanity and the challenges she faced. Despite mixed reviews, Caruso emphasizes the importance of staying true to the Scriptures and giving a voice to Joseph, whom he describes as a hero. The film, which involved input from various religious leaders, seeks to make Mary relatable to younger audiences by highlighting her courage and sacrifices.

via Catholic News Agency|
#catholicism#dj-caruso#entertainment
Martin Scorsese's 'The Saints': A Passion Project on FOX Nation
entertainment1 year ago

Martin Scorsese's 'The Saints': A Passion Project on FOX Nation

Martin Scorsese has completed an eight-part docudrama series titled "The Saints" for Fox Nation, focusing on the lives of various Catholic saints such as St. Joan of Arc and St. Maximilian Kolbe. The series, which took seven years to develop, aims to explore the human aspects of sainthood and features historical context and vivid storytelling. It includes panel discussions with figures like Jesuit Father James Martin and addresses themes of faith and virtue. The series is intended for adult audiences due to its graphic content.

via Catholic News Agency|
#catholicism#docudrama#entertainment