Bishops beg forgiveness from families that felt unwelcome after suicide loss

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Pope Leo draws hard line on breakaway traditionalists, but it could get messy

As the Vatican excommunicated four bishops of the ultra-traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X this week, notice was also served that the society’s priests and lay Catholics who formally adhere to it are also considered cut off from the Roman Catholic Church — a move that raises the spiritual stakes for thousands of followers worldwide.

119: I Know I Should Forgive My Enemies… But What If I Don’t Want To?

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Ultraconservative Catholic society defies Vatican by consecrating new bishops

At a ceremony in a Swiss village on Wednesday, thousands of worshipers witnessed the last two remaining bishops of the fundamentalist Society of Saint Pius X consecrate four new ones – in direct defiance of Pope Leo XIV. By ignoring the pontiff's pleas to turn back from this 'schismatic act,' all six bishops are de facto excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church.

“He’s Not Welcome Here”: Family Feud Explodes After Sister Forgives Her Abusive, Cheating Boyfriend and Demands Everyone Else Do the Same

Forgiveness is great, but taking someone like this back into your life is just stupid. The post “He’s Not Welcome Here”: Family Feud Explodes After Sister Forgives Her Abusive, Cheating Boyfriend and Demands Everyone Else Do the Same appeared first on TwistedSifter.

The Pain of Saying Goodbye Too Soon; Remembering the Shirley Street Victims

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Loved ones gathered for an emotional candlelight vigil on Shirley Street, remembering the four young women whose lives were tragically cut short in Sunday's fatal crash.

PM tells forced adoption survivors ‘shame is ours’ as he makes formal apology

Survivors in the House of Commons gallery were seen to wipe away tears as the apology was delivered.

Lefebvrite priests and lay faithful: Procedure to return to Catholic communion

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has sent a communication to bishops around the world outlining what must be done to welcome back those who decide to leave the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X following the schismatic act that led to excommunication. Read all

The Christian Brothers are crying poor and avoiding paying abuse survivors. They have no social licence to exist

Despite transferring property worth millions to an associated entity for 1 each, the Christian Brothers have been granted a pause on paying abuse victims due to a lack of funds. The post The Christian Brothers are crying poor and avoiding paying abuse survivors. They have no social licence to exist appeared first on Crikey.

How Brexiters blame each other for their cause’s failure

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Catholic Bishops condemn reintegration of repentant bandits

The Catholic Bishops of the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have criticised the reintegration of so-called repentant bandits into society and security structures, describing the practice as unjust and a disservice to victims of violent crimes across Nigeria. The post Catholic Bishops condemn reintegration of repentant bandits appeared first on Vanguard News.

What St. Josemaría Escrivá’s detractors can teach us about him and about holiness

Not every saint is universally esteemed at the time of his or her death. False accusations from a hostile priest stained the reputation of Saint John of the Cross for decades after he died. Soon-to-be [...]

Emmerdale’s Mack unable to forgive Charity but an unexpected ally steps forward

They might be at the end of the line.

Ekiti Church Kidnap: One dies in captivity as 14 worshippers freed months after abduction

Fourteen worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have regained their freedom after spending more than two months in captivity. The development was disclosed in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert covering the Lake Chad region. [] Ekiti Church Kidnap: One dies in captivity as 14 worshippers freed months after abduction

Vatican excommunicates four bishops ordained by breakaway Catholic group

Vatican excommunicates four bishops ordained by breakaway Catholic group

Vatican excommunicates breakaway Catholic group

The Vatican announced Thursday that priests and members of a breakaway Catholic group that ordained four new bishops in defiance of Pope Leo XIV’s wishes are in schism and excommunicated. CNN's Christoper Lamb reports.

Clive Davis funeral: Emotional stars unite to bid final farewell to music mogul after his death aged 94

Clive Davis funeral: Emotional stars unite to bid final farewell to music mogul after his death aged 94

Tears as 7 family members, others, die after burying mother

There was a great tears and lamentation after a Benue family lost seven members and several sympathisers while returning from the burial of their mother.

Hundreds gather for funeral of third Spain crash victim Amy McCullagh

Chief mourners at Amy’s funeral included her husband Ian, daughters Ruby and Kaylee and son Curtis, her heartbroken parents Padraig and Mary, sisters Lisa and Hannah and brother Zack, her grandmother Mary, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Vatican excommunicates six ultraconservative bishops

The Vatican has excommunicated six bishops from the ultraconservative Society of St Pius X, following the ordination of four new bishops in Switzerland.

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Evacuee Trust Property Board Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony

Evacuee Trust Property Board Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony

Vatican Explains Consequences of Excommunication of Lefebvrists, Including Invalidity of Sacraments

Explanatory Note from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, regarding the Decree of excommunication for the ordaining bishops and the members of the Society of Saint Pius X who illicitly received ordination without the Pope's authorization. The post Vatican Explains Consequences of Excommunication of Lefebvrists, Including Invalidity of Sacraments appeared first on ZENIT - English.

‘Each other’s constant’: Estranged ex of celebrity dentist shot dead by police reveals fresh family heartbreak months on

The estranged ex-wife of a celebrity dentist shot dead by police has revealed a heartbreaking family loss in an emotional social media post.

Epping refugee centre closes after thousands repatriated but hundreds remain

To see this as “voluntary repatriation” is to turn a blind eye to the fear and hurt, says church leader

Avis de décès de Monsieur Kabinè Oulén Koïta, dit « Maire »

La grande famille KOÏTA de Banankoroda, dans la commune urbaine de Kankan, les familles alliées ainsi que les amis et connaissances ont la profonde douleur d’annoncer le décès de leur père, frère, cousin, neveu, beau-père, Monsieur Kabinè Oulén Koïta, affectueusement appelé « Maire », enseignant de profession. Son décès est survenu dans la nuit d’hier []

Breakaway Catholic group defies Pope to consecrate new bishops

A Catholic splinter group consecrated four bishops on Wednesday, despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo to call it off.

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Why closure matters at the end of life

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UK court overturns teen boys’ ‘unduly lenient’ sentence in gang rapes

The victims' families said they were 'deeply grateful' and 'relieved' by the harsher sentences

Letter: Victims have had little-no access to justice, truth and accountability pathways for the best part of a generation

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Vatican excommunicates 6 bishops from rebel Catholic group

The Vatican on Thursday excommunicated six bishops from the ultraconservative Society of St Pius X and said any lay believers who “formally adhere” to the group would suffer the same fate. The Vatican decree comes a day after the traditionalist breakaway group consecrated four new bishops, defying a plea from Pope Leo not to do so. The decree called the ceremony “an act of schismatic nature”. For the Holy See, consecrating bishops without the approval of the pope is a direct act of...

Abuse survivor says clarity needed over disclosures at Armoy Christian addiction centre

Christian Family Centre in Armoy facilitated meeting between Donaldson and Complainant B after she disclosed abuse to visiting pastor

Members of rebel Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican says

The Vatican said on Thursday that priests and lay Catholics who are part of a breakaway right-wing Catholic group that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval are in schism with the wider church and now excommunicated.

Compassion International graduates urged to avoid deviant behaviour as they transition to independent life

Graduates of Compassion International Ghana in the Tema and Ashaiman Cluster have been urged to avoid deviant behaviour as they begin life after completing the organisation’s support programme. The advice was given during a graduation ceremony held at Sakumono, where about 250 beneficiaries were formally graduated.

Vatican excommunicates members of right-wing Catholic group

The Vatican said Thursday it had excommunicated priests and lay Catholics belonging to a breakaway right-wing group that ordained bishops without the approval of Pope Leo XIV, decl...

Young mother dies after shooting, man charged with murder

A friend of the victim’s family said she was heartbroken by the devastating loss of “such a beautiful young mum”.