(Agenzia Fides. Marta Zhao).
Nella lista dei Vescovi che prenderanno parte su nomina pontificia alla prossima Assemblea del Sinodo dei Vescovi figurano anche i nomi di Vincenzo Zhan Silu e di Giuseppe Yang Yongquiang.
Insieme ai due Vescovi della Cina Continentale, prenderanno parte all’Assemblea sinodale di ottobre anche il Cardinale Stephen Chow Sau yan sj, Vescovo di Hongkong, e Norbert Pu, Vescovo di Kiayi (Taiwan).
German Islamist on Sat1: “I would whip women and have homosexuals stoned”
(Kath).
Unbelievable statements by a Salafist with a German passport last night on SAT1/Ronzheimer – The journalist also reveals that German borders are not protected
(Katholisch. SEVERINA BARTONITSCHEK).
Pope Francis is not tired of his office: he still attends major events and goes on long trips abroad, most recently to Asia. But at almost 88 years of age, he is one of the oldest popes in history. The question of his succession is therefore getting closer.
Diocese of Eichstätt: Child pornography suspicion against priest not confirmed
(Katholisch).
In January, allegations were made against a priest living in the diocese of Eichstätt in connection with child pornography. But now, according to the diocese, the Ingolstadt public prosecutor’s office has closed its investigation into the matter.
Carmelites of Arlington join Pius Brotherhood
(Katholisch).
The attempts at dialogue by the diocesan bishop, the Vatican and the Carmelite Association have failed: The Carmelites of Arlington have joined the Pius Brotherhood – although they have always rejected a schism.
Anglicans and Catholics: Different approaches to sexual morality
(Katholisch. CHRISTIANE LAUDAGE).
What is the role of sexuality in marriage? Does it only serve the purpose of procreation or does it have another purpose? In 1930, the Anglican and Catholic churches came to different answers.
15 high-impact quotes by Bishop Munilla at the International Eucharistic Congress
(THE CATHOLIC WORLD. Diego López Marina).
The presentation by Bishop José Ignacio Munilla at this year’s International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador, was considered one of the most impactful so far, containing inspiring reflections that resonated in the hearts of the nearly 5,000 people gathered to hear the prelate.
Il dialogo Cina-Santa Sede e il realismo del Papa
(Agenzia Fides. Gianni Valente).
Io sono contento dei dialoghi con la Cina, il risultato è buono, anche per la nomina dei vescovi si lavora con buona volontà». Così si è espresso Papa Francesco ieri parlando del dialogo tra governo cinese e Santa Sede, nel corso della conversazione con i media avvenuta durante il volo che lo riportava a Roma da Singapore.
Opus Dei prelate asks prayers for new statutes and to share ‘the fire of the Lord’
(CNA. Walter Sánchez Silva).
The prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, renewed his request for prayer for the new statutes of “the Work,” as its members call this institution of the Catholic Church, and encouraged them to share “the fire of the Lord” with others.
Jesuit from Germany becomes auxiliary bishop in Russia
(Katholisch).
From Essen via Cologne to Rome and Moscow – and now to Novosibirsk: Jesuit Stephan Lipke has already had many stops in his CV. The Secretary General of the Russian Bishops’ Conference is now becoming an auxiliary bishop himself.
Our Lady of the Ark of the Covenant Church reopens in the Holy Land, new altar dedicated
(CNA. Marinella Bandini).
On Aug. 31, exactly 100 years after its dedication, the Church of Our Lady of the Ark of the Covenant was reopened for worship on the hill of Kiryat Yearim, nine miles from Jerusalem.
Le storie di fede e di martirio nella Chiesa di Timor Est
(Agenzia Fides).
A Timor Est c’è “una meravigliosa storia di eroismo, di fede, di martirio e soprattutto di fede e riconciliazione”, ha detto papa Francesco, parlando ai giovani timoresi, nell’ultimo incontro prima di lasciare la piccola nazione cattolica del Sudest asiatico e dirigersi verso Singapore.
Quella storia è stata scritta soprattutto nella fase più cruenta del conflitto con l’Indonesia, al momento del referendum per l’indipendenza, nel 1999, quando bande armate filo-indonesiane compirono massacri e violenze indiscriminate prima che l’esercito occupante lasciasse il territorio timorese. Ne fecero le spese anche gli esponenti della Chiesa: venne ferito il Vescovo di Baucau, altri furono costretti a fuggire, preti, consacrati catechisti, seminaristi persero la vita.
Nordic Bishops’ Conference has new chairman
(Katholisch).
The Nordic Bishops’ Conference covers five countries – and yet it is small: seven bishops are responsible for 350,000 Catholics. The long-standing chairman has now been replaced. A Dane with Polish roots is being succeeded by a Norwegian religious.
A besieged church ranges between tradition and extremism
(Katholisch).
The church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet is located in the middle of Paris – and has been occupied by the Pius Brothers since 1977. Religion and politics, pre-conciliar mass and right-wing extremism meet in front of centuries-old paintings.
I semi che le missionarie hanno piantato ora danno frutto
(Agenzia Fides. Antonella Prenna).
Suor Carolina Maria Correia, delle Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice (FMA), proviene dal villaggio di Samalari, distretto di Baucau. In una conversazione con l’Agenzia Fides, in occasione del viaggio di Papa Francesco a Timor Est, ripercorre gli anni della sua formazione, descrivendo anche l’evoluzione del Paese.
Pope Francis to come to Paris for the reopening of Notre-Dame
(Kath).
The cathedral is to be reopened on December 8th after the major fire in 2019. Francis wants to come to Paris for this. This is reported by a French newspaper
Catholics in East Timor welcome Pope Francis to their island ‘oasis’ of religious vocations
(CNA. Courtney Mares).
In East Timor, a country where 98% of the population is Catholic, Pope Francis was met with great enthusiasm on Tuesday by local clergy and religious.
Kräutler on World Synod: Church too preoccupied with itself
(Katholisch).
The second part of the World Synod begins in a few weeks. However, Amazonian Bishop Erwin Kräutler still sees “serious barriers” on the way to a more synodal church and calls for far-reaching reforms – such as the ordination of women.
Archbishop Gänswein introduced as Vatican Ambassador to Lithuania
(Katholisch).
The former Pope’s secretary Georg Gänswein has had to wait a long time for this moment: Now he is the Apostolic Nuncio in Lithuania with all protocol honors. President Gitanas Nauseda congratulated Gänswein on more than just his new job.
Three queer pastors for Hildesheim
(Kath).
The dioceses are increasingly becoming specialist departments for gender, climate and migration. This has little to do with the mission that Jesus gave to the church. The Monday Kick by Peter Winnemöll