Headlines for October 08, 2024

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 Synod, October 7: Cardinal Hollerich calls for suggestions to make Church less ‘pyramidal’; women’s ministry discussion resurfaces
 Pope sends encouragement to Christians in the Middle East
 Pope finds paganism in ‘the air we breathe’
 Restoration of baldacchino at St. Peter’s nearing completion
 Over 200 US hospitals offer sex-change treatment for chlldren
 Vatican diplomat highlights importance of family life.
 Imperfect peace is preferable to just war, Vatican spokesman says
 Jesuits hold outsized influence at Synod on Synodality
 Citing Purdue ruling, bankruptcy judge permits victims to sue Buffalo parishes, schools
 Annual Red Mass celebrated ahead of Supreme Court term
 USCCB announces mental health novena

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Memorial of St. John Vianney, Priest

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Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. John Baptist Mary Vianney (1786-1859). He was born in Dardilly and died in Ars, France. Although his talents were limited and his education meager, he was ordained a priest in 1815. After three years at Ecully, he was appointed parish priest of Ars. Here he…

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