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April 30
And the centrality of Jesus, evangelization, pushing peace
Reformist/'pro-Francis'; conservative; stability-focused
Exhorts them to focus on Christ, be open to Holy Spirit
Highlighting ongoing dysfunction of Vatican-China deal
Pilgrims, many in wheelchairs, come from 90 countries
Cipriani, 81 & not eligible to vote, was sanctioned by Francis
April 29
'About 20 cardinals,' of over 180, offered brief speeches
Withdraws himself; cardinals were frustrated by the issue
SE Asian nation of 1.5M is 88% Christian, 84% Catholic
Reina: We must 'discern and order what has begun'
Finds 10.93% suffer at least one serious complication
Mentions of Parolin, Hungary's Erdő, Marseille's Aveline
April 28
Cardinal Re, dean of College of Cardinals, presided
Coffin welcomed on steps by 'group of the marginalized'
134 to take part; few not yet in Rome will arrive soon
To Our Lady of Good Counsel, from May 1 through May 9
Advises, 'Learn how to listen,' especially to grandparents
Dugan, a former Catholic Charities director, flouts law
April 25
Five-hour line wait; basilica closed only in pre-dawn hours
About 50 heads of state and ten monarchs will attend
Final decision will likely fall to Cdl. Parolin, as senior-most
One who seeks worldly 'applause' would be 'catastrophic'
Whereas people on peripheries just want to live the faith
He was fired after giving off-campus expert testimony
April 24
St. Peter's Basilica closed only between 5:30-7:00AM
103 attend; 3rd scheduled for Thursday as more arrive
Those from N. America are now 9%, versus 12% in 2013
Cardinal Pizzaballa presided before departing for Rome
Advise expressing 'appreciation' for those seeking them
Warren Hern unsuccessfully tried to hire another killer
April 23
Crowds pay final respects before Fri. 8PM coffin sealing
Strappetti encouraged Francis to make visit to the Square
About 60 cardinals gathered for the first, on Tuesday
Although Vatican list designates him as a 'non-elector'
Maryland school board nixed LGBT-propaganda opt-out
Organizers forced to temporarily suspend registrations
April 22
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re will be principal celebrant
Lying in simple wooden coffin in Santa Marta's chapel
As do top prelates, heads of other Christian communities
On final wishes 'solely regarding the place of my burial'
No longer on Divine Mercy Sunday, 'Jubilee of Teenagers'
No. Sec'y of State Rubio calls draft document 'fake news'
April 21
At Casa Santa Marta; no details yet on funeral arrangements
Within a maximum of 20 days the conclave must begin
Was read by archbishop; Francis was present, blessed crowd
On requirements and penalties for failure to do so
Reception of sacrament is a 'foundational historical fact'
Philly archdiocese & Allentown diocese at 10-year highs
April 17
Unanimous verdict; the Scottish gov't argued otherwise
Bishop will identify four non-parish locations for them
Vance also to meet with Italian Prime Minister Meloni
Police told to prevent any public manifestation of faith
And got only probation after multiple thefts from parish
With intricately carved and movable wooden statues
April 16
To restore confidence in priesthood & inspire vocations
Lack of standing; won't reinstate 'sensitive locations'
Ongoing crises have increased vulnerability, incidence
Not including 'self-managed' use of abortion pills at home
Led by a Baptist 'minister' and Yale Divinity School grad
His 'The Dead Appear in the Temple' depicts Mt. 27:51-53
April 15
Holy City is the place of 'a love that saves and overcomes'
Spirited procession: hymns, prayers, traditional attire
Allows 'collective intentions' only under strict conditions
Cite 'law and order, traffic concerns'; archdiocese shocked
Saint-Wandrille preserved Latin liturgy, Gregorian chant
Vatican opened cause in 2003 after years of lay advocacy
April 14
Young adults now constitute largest share of its converts
Renewal afoot even in bastions of secular progressivism
For foreign-born religious to wait in U.S. for green cards
Phoenix hasn't had its own seminary in over 50 years
Gov't mulls option for anyone over age 74, without illness
He attempted Lenten fast, prompting bishop to intervene
April 11
On integrating affections & feelings; Pope writes preface
Amid Buffalo bishop's effort to buoy diocesan finances
Critic rues 'retreat from relative clarity of Dignitas Infinita'
Say new law isn't restrictive but is necessary safeguard
Bill would impose onerous regulations on families
Citizens, 20% of whom are Catholic, go to polls May 3
April 10
'Only' 79 such reports in 2024, down from 123 in 2023
Calls expelling Palestinians from home 'violence, sacrilege'
And thanks Cardinal Pizzaballa for his 'constant help'
Transplants drawn to great schools, dynamic culture
State gov't claims it will save money via 'averted births'
Petition asks new president Dowd; Jenkins rejected similar