Colombian bishops call for day of prayer for peace, reconciliation in violence-torn country — By: Catholic News Agency

God “is our peace” and “prayer leads us to meet him,” said the archbishop of Bogotá, Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio. / Credit: Colombian Bishops Conference / Screenshot ACI Prensa Staff, May 2, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA). The Colombian Bishops’ Conference  (CEC by its Spanish acronym) has called on all Catholics to join on…

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Latin patriarch of Jerusalem takes possession of Rome titular church after delays due to war — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa gives the homily at a Mass in which he took possession of his titular church, St. Onuphrius, in Rome on May 1, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/ACI Prensa ACI Prensa Staff, May 1, 2024 / 18:30 pm (CNA). Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem, finally took possession on May…

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Pro-life roundup: Here’s what happened with abortion at the state level this week — By: Catholic News Agency

The pro-life flag from the Pro-Life Flag Project (www.prolifeflag.com). / Credit: Pro-Life Flag Project (www.prolifeflag.com) Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 1, 2024 / 18:50 pm (CNA). Here’s a look at abortion-related developments that took place in various U.S. states this week.  Florida’s six-week pro-life law takes effect Florida’s Heartbeat Protection Act took effect on Wednesday, May…

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