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The Vatican recently released guidelines this month to clarify the Church’s position on single mothers taking Communion. In a letter dated December 13 and addressed to Bishop Ramón Alfredo de la Cruz Baldera of the Dominican Republic, it noted the Bishops concern over single mothers who choose not to take Communion “out of fear of…

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The Vatican has issued a declaration that permits churches to bless same-sex couples and those in “irregular situations” without “producing confusion with the blessing proper to the Sacrament of Marriage.” According to the declaration, non-liturgical blessings can be given to same-sex couples and couples civilly remarried without an annulment. “In such cases, a blessing may be…

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A Tennessee school is facing criticism after it revealed plans to permit an “After School Satan Club” to use its building starting January 10th. The club is run by The Satanic Temple (TST), which promotes the club as a program that “focuses on science, critical thinking, creative arts, and good works for the community.” The club…

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A newly proposed New York bill could cause some serious issues for some Chick-fil-A’s throughout the state. The bill, number A08336, proposes that all “food services at transportation facilities and rest areas owned and operated by certain public authorities remain open seven days a week.” The bill notes that Applegreen, an Irish convenience store chain,…

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A Texas megachurch’s opulent Christmas program is facing some criticism after a TikTok of its annual Christmas program went viral. TikToker lawsonmaee posted a video of the service, with the caption “When you’re new to Texas and didn’t realize just how hard Texas megachurches go at Christmastime.” Prestonwood Baptist Church of Plano has hosted its…

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A week after celebrating their new life together as husband and wife, a Florida pastor and his new bride were fatally shot outside their home by the woman’s ex-husband. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the murder of the couple, identified by family members as Marcelline and Kerlande Racine, happened in West Palm…

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A petition against Target by the conservative group One Million Moms is making its way through the internet, demanding the company cease its “demeaning” of Christmas by selling gay Santa and pride nutcracker themed merchandise. “Target Corporation has new LGBTQ Christmas products that are not only offensive but completely unnecessary,” the petition began. It later…

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The Satanic Temple altar that had been placed in the Iowa state capitol has now been destroyed. The controversy all began when the altar was allowed to be displayed in the Capitol building in Des Moines. The altar was adorned with the “seven fundamental tenets” of the Satanic Temple, as well as an effigy of…

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If you missed last December’s meteor shower peak, next year’s Christmas season is due to feature another. The Geminid meteor shower is an annual meteor shower that hits between November and December every year. Next year’s shower is predicted to last from November 19 and December 24. November and December are peak times for star…

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Dr. Anthony Fauci is receiving some criticism after an interview with BBC special correspondent Kathy Kay, where he stated he no longer believes he has to attend services and that his “personal ethics” are enough. The exchange occurred during the interview when the chapel where Fauci and his wife were married was pointed out. “You…
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