Headlines for February 19, 2024

Ordered from most to least recent.

 German bishops back off confrontation with Vatican
 New York archdiocese decries ‘scandalous behavior’ at funeral
 Leading Nigerian prelate rips government economic policies—and Fiducia Supplicans
 Angelus address: wild beasts and angels
 Week-long retreat begins for Roman Curia
 Rome says no to German bishops’ synodal committee vote
 Cardinal McElroy says criticism of Fiducia rooted in anti-LGBT animus
 Jihadists destroy Catholic mission as attacks resume in Mozambique
 Curial study groups to explore themes from Synod’s first session
 Rethink strategy, emphasize dialogue, Filipino cardinal urges pro-lifers
 Pope decries armed violence in Sudan, Mozambique, and elsewhere
 Vatican releases handbook for ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ confession initiative
 Dates set for October Synod of Bishops
 Following Christ can involve martyrdom, Cardinal Koch recalls at commemoration of Coptic martyrs
 Irish bishops hold day of prayer for abuse victims
 Cimabue fresco restored for St. Francis’s 800th anniversary

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December 22, O King of the Nations (O Rex Gentium)

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Today is the Sixth of the O Antiphons, O Rex Gentium (O King of the Nations). "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return" (Luke 19:12). This nobleman is Christ, the Son of God, King of all nations. His kingdom is over all men and over all things, both…

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