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San Francisco archdiocese, American Jewish Committee to hold interfaith dialogue on Vatican II declaration ‘Nostra Aetate’

The Archdiocese of San Francisco and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) will hold an interfaith dialogue later this month in observance of the 60th anniversary of the promulgation of the Vatican II declaration “Nostra Aetate,” which focuses “on the relation of the Church to non-Christian religions.”  Rabbi Noam Marans, the AJC director of Interreligious Affairs, … Read moreSan Francisco archdiocese, American Jewish Committee to hold interfaith dialogue on Vatican II declaration ‘Nostra Aetate’

Detroit archdiocese enters new phase of restructuring plan amid priest shortage, declining Mass attendance

The Archdiocese of Detroit is entering a new phase of its restructuring process that could force several churches to close because of a priest shortage, declining Mass attendance, and limited funds. Local ABC affiliate WXYZ reported that the archdiocese currently has 209 parishes. According to data from fact sheets the archdiocese provided to each parish, … Read moreDetroit archdiocese enters new phase of restructuring plan amid priest shortage, declining Mass attendance

Jesus Gives Us Springs of Living Water

Renata SedmakovaThis bronze relief depicting Jesus talking with the Samaritan woman at the well is from the gate of Basilica Collegiata di San Sebastiano, probably from the 19th century. In the end, the Samaritan woman is amazed at Jesus’ capacity to answer her deepest questions and free her from worldly pains and sorrows. How about … Read moreJesus Gives Us Springs of Living Water

Holy See says Christianity is most persecuted religion in world, urges religious freedom protections

In an address to the United Nations (UN) and international organizations March 3, the Holy See’s permanent observer to the UN highlighted high levels of Christian persecution around the world and urged countries to fulfill their responsibility to protect religious freedom. Archbishop Ettore Balestrero said during a UN event on Christian persecution that nearly 400 … Read moreHoly See says Christianity is most persecuted religion in world, urges religious freedom protections

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