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For nothing more glorious, nothing nobler, nothing surely more honorable can be imagined than to belong to the One, Holy Catholic, Apostolic and Roman Church - Pope Pius XII, Encyclical Mystici Corporis Christi, no. 91
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Just to be clear the Green Party in the UK voted for a motion that supports “a single democratic Palestinian State”, so no Israel, meaning that Jewish people have no right to self-determination, and no two state solution. Looks like an Islamist, openly racist political party.
The ‘Zionism is Racism’ motion has passed at Green Party conference. While there are many parts of the motion I can agree with, there are some that I could not, so I did not vote for it.
Here is a joint statement from the Green Party leadership team and all of us Green MPs:
ALT Joint statement: As Greens, we will always uphold universal human rights. We will never tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. We will continue to stand in opposition to genocide, ethnic cleansing, apartheid and the illegal occupation. We will continue to call out the heinous crimes of the Netanyahu government. And we will continue to work to ensure that the Green Party is an anti-racist party in every way. We know there is no conflict between supporting the rights of Palestinians and the rights of Jewish people. Zack Polanski Rachel Milward Mothin Ali Siân Berry MP Ellie Chowns MP Carla Denyer MP Adrian Ramsay MP Hannah Spencer MP
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From 1 to 7 October, “Aid to the Church in Need” is promoting “A Million Children Praying the Rosary” initiative for peace and unity in the world. I wholeheartedly thank all the boys and girls who are joining in this prayer in so many parts of the world. Let us all follow their example, invoking the intercession of the Virgin Mary so that peoples may be freed from the scourge of war. In particular, let us pray for the Holy Land and for the innocent victims of violence.
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At the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV asks for prayers for the upcoming meeting on Amoris laetitia, which will be a “time of synodal discernment for identifying the steps to be taken in order to proclaim the Gospel today among families and the younger generations”:
“In the coming days, on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris laetitia, a meeting will take place in the Vatican for which I have convoked the Heads of the Eastern Catholic Churches and the Presidents of the world’s Episcopal Conferences. It will be a time of synodal discernment for identifying the steps to be taken in order to proclaim the Gospel today among families and the younger generations. I entrust this task to your prayers and, above all, the families who, with God’s help, are a sign of hope and an inestimable treasure for the Church and for society.”
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At the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV praises St. Francis of Assisi, on the 800th Anniversary of his death, “whom Jesus himself asked to repair his Church”:
“Today — on the eighth centenary of his death — I wish to recall a laborer who worked with great fruitfulness in the Lord’s vineyard: Saint Francis of Assisi, whom Jesus himself asked to repair his Church.
Inspired by the Crucified One, Francis first and foremost built his own life upon the foundation of Christ, sharing in his poverty, joy and sufferings, even to the point of receiving the mystical sign of the stigmata.
A man of fervent prayer, full of charity toward all, he was an example to the first friars who shared his asceticism as an authentic condition for the reform of the Church. Saint Francis repaired the Church by virtue of his faith in the Lord Jesus, healing the rifts of discord through the witness of fraternal love.
Dear friends, the charism of Saint Francis continues to bear fruit even today, after eight centuries. This is attested to, not only by the great and vibrant Franciscan family but also by the many gifts that his spiritual legacy bestows upon the People of God. As we celebrate the Franciscan Jubilee Year, therefore, let us perseveringly ask for the gift of peace and sincerely commit ourselves to building harmony among peoples.
I am pleased by the many initiatives celebrating the eighth centenary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. In particular, I recall those that took place in Assisi, attended by the highest authorities of the Italian State. I also greet the amateur radio operators of Assisi and Foligno who spread Saint Francis’ message of peace.”
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Angelus with Pope Leo XIV, from St. Peter's Square, Vatican. Live Now online at piped.video/03pYP2Nmreo
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The Tomb of St. Francis of Assisi, in the crypt of Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, the mother church of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual in Assisi, Italy.
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Today is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Seraphic Father, Founder of the Order of Friars Minor, the Franciscans, Deacon and Stigmatic, one of the greatest saints in history.
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Brutal exchange: Tucker Carlson incorrectly tells Jacob Rees-Mogg that Russia has "a much larger economy" than Britain.
It doesn't: by GDP, Britain's is about $4.0 trillion and Russia's about $2.5 trillion.
Corrected, Carlson retreats to "GDP is not the only measure," then to Russia's "inherent wealth."
Rees-Mogg: "Inherent wealth isn't very useful, is it? There are lots of African countries that have huge resources that have never been able to use them."
Carlson: "It depends what your timeline is."
Rees-Mogg: "Well, if you go for hundreds of years, they haven't used them. Russia has consistently been a poor country in spite of its resources."
Carlson: "I don't agree, but I will grant you that."
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My only complaint about this meeting, is that it is held in secret and behind closed doors, considering that the family is such an important topic for the Church.
On October 7, Pope Leo XIV will open a meeting with the heads of the Eastern Churches and the presidents of Bishops’ Conferences on the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation 'Amoris laetitia,' which was presented at the Holy See Press Office.
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It’s official Mauro Maria Cardinal Gambetti OFM Conv, appointed as Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica by Pope Francis, whose tenture has not been without controversy, becomes the Archbishop of Christi-Vasto, replacing +Bruno Forte, in a diocese struggling for vocations.
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Today the Church commemorates the 800th Anniversary of the Blessed Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi, the Seraphic Father's passing to eternal life.
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Dear @ParishOfficePOV My condolences upon the death of Microsoft Publisher, faithful servant of all Parish Offices (whether they liked it or not) creating service sheets and bulletins in many fonts and sizes. Before we had AI slop, we had Publisher, and we mourn its passing.
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Friends, I’m deeply grateful for Pope Leo XIV’s warm welcome and time during our productive conversation yesterday. It was a privilege to spend time with the Holy Father.
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TLDR: stop making and selling AI "Catholic" art
In this era of artificial intelligence, it is becoming urgent to distinguish human art from what machines produce. There is an ontological difference, even before an aesthetic one, between art and what a machine can generate through statistical calculation based on millions of images created by others. Algorithms lack the spark of humanity. For this reason, the Church wishes to renew an alliance with artists and cultural institutions to safeguard our humanity.
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In this era of artificial intelligence, it is becoming urgent to distinguish human art from what machines produce. There is an ontological difference, even before an aesthetic one, between art and what a machine can generate through statistical calculation based on millions of images created by others. Algorithms lack the spark of humanity. For this reason, the Church wishes to renew an alliance with artists and cultural institutions to safeguard our humanity.
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Press Conference for the upcoming meeting led by Holy Father Leo XIV entitled: "Ten years after Amoris laetitia: proclaiming the Gospel with families today". Live Now online at piped.video/HFi0iep11qg
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