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Morning must-reads
April 15
Message ahead of extraordinary consistory in late June
Where he met local Catholics, Islamic dignitaries -- photos
Who is faithfully bearing witness to the Gospel of peace
Man shouts, 'Jesus Christ does not support genocide'
As attendance fell 46% in 20 years, no. of priests declines
Give conflicting accounts of how fed. funding dried up
April 14
Next goes to a Little Sisters care home & Mass at basilica
Israel has told those from south they cannot return home
Risks of Ukraine war & geopolitical tensions in E. Europe
After Vatican lifted seven-year moratorium on ordinations
For excessive force, bogus FACE Act charge under Biden
And tries to explain away deleted image of himself as Jesus
April 13
USCCB president responds: Pope Leo is not a politician
Will 'continue to speak out loudly against war,' for peace
Catholics there number a few thousand amid 48M Muslims
Which was declared by Putin for 32 hrs of Easter weekend
Months after regime freed two priests from labor camp
Saint-Roch parish boasts city's largest group of converts
April 10
Says papal peace message is invitation for Hezbollah too
Headed to village with 10,000 Christians in 20 parishes
'Might is right' stance will have long-term negative impact
Was a 'very respectful' & 'frank exchange of ideas' on war
Number of births in 2025: 3.606M, down 1% from 2024
A gifted preacher, energetic pastor, & rising star in Church
April 9
Recalls 2003 Iraq war, when JPII's pleas were 'left alone'
Midwest province sees rise in inquiries, from 50/year to 300
Iran may be retaliating for Israeli land-grab in Lebanon
Israeli army has moved past them toward Beirut, for now
Who run hospice for over 300 sick and dying patients
200 Dalit artisans who built it claim exploitation in civil suit
April 8
Called Trump threat to destroy all of Iran unacceptable
Online post was declaration of intent to commit genocide
Replacing aid orgs with militarized, unaccountable actors
Mass-goers endure the presence of police and infiltrators
To promote 'body literacy' on fertility, more pro-life agenda
Expected to draw 1M youth, with Pope Leo's participation
April 7
Reports of killings, abductions, 'extensive destruction'
Ancestral churches face another in string of conquests
Denial of Holy Fire ritual would be 'apocalyptic' offense
Bishop describes their life amid civil war in besieged city
Opens in Spain then goes to Mexico & Central America
Which function like landline with approved contacts only
April 6
And announces prayer vigil for peace on 4/11 at Vatican
Incl. Latin chant, with 6,000 faithful, 4,000 more in Square
As Pope St. John Paul II did for 15 years from 1980 to 1994
Positive trend leads to numbers from 10-15 years ago
Done 'in context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week'
Says it's hard to see how war with Iran can be justified
April 2
'In this dark hour of history, it has pleased God to send us'
Thereby restoring custom abandoned by previous pope
Says 'zealots,' as in Jesus’ time, 'have come back in fashion'
62% of adult catechumens are women, & 38% are men
Org: They used place as 'dumping ground for pedophiles'
And says 3 years ago her husband had been offered same
April 1
Urges diplomacy, that peace 'might reign in our hearts'
Rejects claim that law regulated only professional conduct
With meditations written by former Custos of Holy Land
White House claims grants 'were locked in' under Biden
Advises events for families at diocesan or parish level
Nigerian says missionaries can help Europe recover identity
March 31
In 'agreement' with Israel, for limited Holy Week liturgies
Abp. Peña Parra moves from sostituto to nuncio to Italy
Its bishops take up issue theologically, not just pastorally
Tex. border institute director & three from universities
Says new 'exodus' follows fixed pattern of exploitation
Unexpected 'large turnout, despite rain & nearby gunfire'
March 30
On way to celebrate Palm Sunday with Franciscan custos
As Israel takes southern Lebanon, U.S. troops go to Iran
'This is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war'
Fell 2.72%, from 106,495 in 2023 to 103,604 in 2024
Urges wealthy nation to be a vessel of Godʼs generosity
48% live in Americas, 20.3% in Africa, 20.1% in EU, 11% Asia
March 27
Venue chosen for size, proximity to home Peoria diocese
In witch hunt over Bible tweet; squashing rel. freedom
Cdl. McElroy describes bishops discussing their 'numbers'
Shifts assessment from the individual to context of the act
Such as distinct 'ecclesial ethos,' evangelization via beauty
Prez: New policy is 'based on science'; athletes to be tested
March 26
May Holy Spirit 'suggest to you concrete solutions' for this
Randazzo has served in numerous roles at home & in Rome
Say ‘Mater Populi Fidelis' departs from conciliar teachings
U.S. has uneven access, shortage of trained care providers
63% generic 'Christian'; 10% a specific creed; 8% Catholic
Sees Israel-U.S. war 'based on revenge,' Iran response legit