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December 13, 2023

Pope has chosen where he wants to be buried

December 13, 2023

Pope Francis addressed concerns about his health in a recent interview while discussing plans for his own funeral and burial in a different location to the majority of his papal predecessors. After having to cancel a 1 – 3 December trip to Dubai for a United Nations climate summit due to health issues, the Pope

Scattering ashes still contentious: Vatican maintains ban but approves preservation in ‘sacred places’

December 13, 2023

ROME – In response to a new set of dubia, or doubts, on the Catholic Church’s cremation practices, the Vatican’s doctrinal office has reaffirmed a ban on spreading ashes in nature. It has also said, however, that they can be conserved in “sacred places”. In an Oct. 30 letter, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of Bologna, president of

Are young scientists changing their minds about God?

December 13, 2023

Contrary to the prevalent notion that science stands at odds with religion, younger scientists are more open to the concept of a higher spiritual reality, according to a new book. In “Science at the Doorstep To God: Science and Reason in Support of God, the Soul, and Life After Death,” Father Robert Spitzer, president and

Palestine envoy to Holy See calls on ‘Catholic world’ not to lose ‘hope’ and to remember ‘baby Jesus’ during Gaza conflict

December 13, 2023

ROME – As the war in Gaza drags on, Palestine’s Ambassador to the Holy See offered an update on the situation on the ground and praised the Vatican’s support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, saying it is the only path to a lasting peace. “If we talk about a durable and comprehensive