Rome to host 7th Day of the Catacombs, opportunity to reflect on early Christians — By: Catholic News Agency

An archaeological guide provided historical information and answered questions during a visit to the catacombs by delegates of the Synod on Synodality. Early Christians gathered within the catacombs for funeral rites and to honor the martyrs. Rome, Italy. Oct. 12, 2023. / Credit: Vatican Media Rome Newsroom, Feb 19, 2024 / 13:50 pm (CNA). Rome’s…

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New York Redistricting Advances — By: Church Militant

DETROIT (ChurchMilitant.com) – The New York State Independent Redistricting Commission members, on a 9 to 1 vote, adopted a new congressional redistricting map late last week, but the process is far from over. Reps. Suozzi and D’Esposito The Commission members basically codified the court-drawn 2022 plan, passing what is commonly termed a “least change” map….

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Francis Appoints ‘Women Clergy’ Advocates to Synod — By: Church Militant

VATICAN CITY (ChurchMilitant.com) – Pope Francis has appointed as consultors to the Synod on Synodality three women who are pushing for the ordination of female deacons and priests.  Sr. Birgit Weiler The Holy See Press Office announced Saturday that the pontiff has named Sr. Birgit Weiler, Tricia C. Bruce and Maria Clara Lucchetti Bingemer, as part of a…

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