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February 15, 2024

What the media misses with its cynical take on ‘Gen Z’ embracing traditional Catholicism

February 15, 2024

Since the coining of the term “Gen Z”, older generations have maintained a steady interest in their habits. Observed with fascination, like a Neanderthal cousin who is curiously similar but evolutionarily very different, Gen Z’s likes and dislikes are continually analysed and then commented on. And now, apparently, people are getting excited because ‘Gen Z’

Rift between Vatican and Israel grows after Gaza remarks by top papal advisor

February 15, 2024

ROME – A growing rift between the Vatican and Israel was exacerbated 14 February, when the Israeli ambassador to the Holy See hit back against a top Vatican official who said the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Gaza is disproportionate. On the margins of a 13 Feb. event commemorating the 95th anniversary of the Lateran

Prominent clergy and scholars sign collective letter requesting Pope to retract Fiducia Supplicans

February 15, 2024

A collective letter entitled “Filial Appeal” has gained the signatures of around 90 prominent clergymen, intellectuals and authors around the world and has been submitted to the Vatican requesting the retraction of Fiducia Supplicans and its direction on the blessings of same-sex couples. The letter, originally published on 2 February 2024, addresses senior prelates around

On the Record: Musical choices for heart and soul this Lenten season

February 15, 2024

Candlemas was only just a couple of weeks ago; an early Easter this year means that Lent is here already. If I were to suggest Miserere Mei, Deus (the Gradual) to accompany the start of the Lenten season, no doubt for some readers Gregorio Allegri, the Catholic priest and Italian composer of the Roman School, would spring