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Controversial book promotes ‘deeply flawed’ of mystical union, says theologian

A recently resurfaced book by the Vatican's doctrinal head is "deeply flawed" in its portrayal of mystical union with God, a theological expert told OSV News.

Mexico is plagued by kidnappings among migrants

Shortly after New Year's Day, 32 kidnapped migrants appeared in the border city of Rio Bravo, Mexico, after a media storm over their disappearance -- having been forced off an intercity bus by a drug cartel convoy.

Survivors of abuse deeply troubled by DDF’s prefect resurfaced book on sex and orgasms

Two sexual abuse survivors told OSV News they are deeply troubled by a recently resurfaced book on mysticism written several years ago by the Vatican's doctrinal head that includes graphic descriptions of sexuality.

Pope asks charismatics to promote adoration, charity, communion

Thanking members of the Catholic charismatic renewal for helping people learn to pray, Pope Francis asked them to focus on adoration as well as their usual prayers of praise.

Wine, working the land, selling its fruits are gifts from God, pope says

The skills of winegrowers -- respect, perseverance and knowing how to prune to produce fruit -- are also valuable messages for the soul, Pope Francis said.

Bishop calls for renewed commitment to ‘winning hearts’ in efforts to stand up for life

Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, called for a renewed commitment to "winning hearts and converting people more deeply to the love of Jesus Christ" in efforts to end abortion, support expectant mothers in need and protect life at all stages.

French Catholic dioceses embrace spirit of Olympics with ‘Sports and Faith’ year

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games will open in Paris in six months, and in Saint-Denis, a northern suburb of the French capital, efforts are under way to build the Olympic and Paralympic Village, as well as the Olympic Aquatics Center.

Cardinal Filoni makes pilgrimage to Holy Land as sign of peace, solidarity

Cardinal Fernando Filoni, grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, an ancient chivalric order of the Catholic Church rooted in the Holy Land, made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land as a sign of peace and dialogue during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Marist Poll finds majority in US ‘pro-choice,’ willing to support some abortion limits

Although most Americans describe themselves as "pro-choice," a majority also would support some legal limits on abortion, as well as conscience protections for health care workers who do not wish to participate in those procedures, according to a new Marist Poll sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Migrant drownings stoke cross-border tensions, questions on jurisdiction

The drownings of three Mexican migrants in the Rio Grande has deepened a jurisdictional dispute between the U.S. federal and Texas state governments over responding to the wave of migrants and asylum-seekers irregularly crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Polish prelate offers help in case of jailed ex-members of government on hunger strike

The hunger strike by two imprisoned ex-members of the Polish government has caused an international stir. Now the church wants to try to resolve the conflict.

Church’s surrogacy teaching rooted in the primacy of the rights of the child

"The gift of life which God the Creator and Father has entrusted to man calls him to appreciate the inestimable value of what he has been given and to take responsibility for it."
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