Headlines for April 19, 2024

Ordered from most to least recent.

 New motu proprio sets standards for Vatican tribunal judges
 Papal encouragement for Global Christian Forum
 Ukraine court rejects bid for house arrest of Orthodox leader
 Orthodox prelate in Russia convicted for criticizing Ukraine war
 Rupnik remains listed as Vatican liturgical consultant
 Dream big, build peace: Pope exhorts young students
 Vatican puts Texas Carmelite convent under supervision of national association
 Finnish lawmaker facing 3rd trial for citing Bible on homosexuality
 Vatican clinic offers breast-cancer screening for homeless
 Cardinal Dolan meets with Israeli, Palestinian leaders, speaks of local reactions to Pope
 7 major Italian sees no longer led by a cardinal
 USCCB leadership meets with Pontiff
 DC Knights call for Rupnik art removal
 British court upholds school’s ban on student prayer
 Vatican cardinal reflects on vocational discernment
 Parish priest who served as missionary named archbishop of Florence
 ‘Climate change is splitting the world in two,’ Vatican newspaper warns

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Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas); Opt Mem of St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr

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Today is the Fifth day within the Octave of Christmas. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket (1118-1170), bishop and martyr. He was born in London and after studying in Paris, he first became chancellor to the king and then in 1162 was chosen Archbishop of Canterbury. He…

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