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6+ min ago (158+ words) Pope Leo and priest Guilherme surprise worshippers with electronic rave party Padre Guilherme Vatican commission shares fresh verdict on controversial topic - A high-level Vatican commission has voted against allowing Catholic women to serve as deacons, maintaining the Church's long-standing practice of an all-male clergy. - The commission's 7-1 vote concluded that historical and theological investigation currently "excludes the possibility" of women deacons, though it recommended further study. - The findings were presented in a report to Pope Leo and released on Thursday, making public the results of discussions from commissions instituted by the late Pope Francis. - The potential for women deacons, who assist with Church services and perform duties such as baptisms and funerals, has been a contentious topic within the 1.4 billion-member Church for the past decade. - Despite the decision against women deacons, the commission also voted 9-1 in a separate meeting to broaden…...

12+ min ago (596+ words) Furthermore, Pope Leo decreed that all the commission's assets must be transferred to the Holy See. The Vatican announced on Dec. 4 a new decision by Pope Leo XIV regarding fundraising for the Holy See. Through the new chirograph Vinculum Unitatis et Caritatis, the Holy Father is eliminating the current Commissio de Donationibus (Donations Commission) structure created in February by Pope Francis to raise funds, which was approved ad experimentum (for temporary or provisional use) for three years. The Pontiff thus repealed the rules in force until now and established that they will no longer have "any canonical or legal force," as well as any acts adopted up to this point. Furthermore, Pope Leo XIV decreed that all the commission's assets must be transferred to the Holy See. The decision of Leo XIV comes after consulting with experts in the field…...

18+ min ago (785+ words) Andre Mahanna, a former Maronite Catholic priest who gained a national profile as a commentator, fundraiser and advocate for persecuted Christians, is continuing to present himself as a priest despite having been dismissed from the clerical state for financial impropriety, the Archdiocese of Denver announced Thursday. In a statement, the archdiocese said Bishop Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles had dismissed Mahanna from the clerical state due to financial impropriety and that Mahanna is not permitted to act or present himself validly as a Catholic priest. Mahanna has no priestly faculties, the statement continues, and is not authorized to "celebrate sacraments, preach, bless, or represent himself as a cleric in any setting." Catholics and members of the public should not engage in any invalid sacraments he is attempting nor give him money…...

22+ min ago (665+ words) (RNS) " The Vatican released a document Thursday (Dec. 4) stating that current church teaching does not permit women to be ordained as deacons, while emphasizing that the opinion is not a final ruling. The document, however, a summary of the work of a Vatican-appointed Study Commission on the Women's Diaconate, is the most extensive official review to date on the issue. It was submitted to Pope Leo XIV, who will decide whether and how to act on its conclusions. "This assessment is strong, although it does not allow, at present, for a definitive judgment," wrote the study commission's chair, Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi. In 2020, Pope Francis created an earlier Vatican commission to study questions surrounding women deacons. That initial group never released its findings publicly. RELATED: Five Catholic women who dream of ordination as deacons Casey Stanton, co-director of the Catholic advocacy…...

23+ min ago (255+ words) Leo Horoscope Today, 5th December 2025 " Read your complete Leo daily astrology forecast covering love, career, finance, and health. The Moon moves from Taurus to Gemini, inspiring creativity, clarity, and emotional depth. Discover how today's planetary alignments influence Leo's energy, focus, and personal growth. LEO Love Horoscope for Today: The Moon in the Taurus sign enhances emotional steadiness in the morning When the Moon enters the Gemini sign, communication becomes freer, helping you express your feelings with ease Venus in Scorpio strengthens passion and deep connection Today's Leo horoscope highlights authentic communication as the bridge between emotional intensity and lasting harmony.LEO Career Horoscope for Today: Under the Moon in the Taurus sign, you work with consistency As the Moon shifts into the Gemini sign, fresh ideas and smoother communication improve your productivity Scorpio energies help you stay focused According to leo…...

26+ min ago (814+ words) OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and prot'g'e Maggie Innes. Strut your party style tonight, even if you're staying in, as your chart graces you with exceptional charisma. Anyone who connects with you will feel it, even at a distance. READ MORE MYSTIC MEG The Saturn/moon mix in your ambitions sector keeps you moving forward The more you learn, the more invaluable you become There's one step in a financial process you may have missed " now you can go back and fill it, with Uranus to guide you. Lucky lines lead to "W. The transformer zone of your chart packs triple planet power and is prepared for big moves. So by tonight you can be fine- tuning a new style of writing or working. This can feel a better…...

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26+ min ago (659+ words) Vayishlach " And he sent (Genesis 32:436:43) I'd like to send angels to your house to take care of all your troubles. If you've never seen an angel you may wonder how to identify them. Treat everyone you meet as if they are one and you'll be right every time. I'd like to send angels to where all the wars are to distract the perpetrators with their wings and beauty and overall angel vibe. Let them even try to continue the war after angel feathers brush against them. Some things aren't possible. I'd like to send angels to where parking meters run out. They'll be loaded with coins, but I guess we're all doing this electronically now. The angels will know what to do. Angels always know what to do. They're gathering up the shopping carts from the middle of parking spaces....

32+ min ago (264+ words) Gemini Horoscope Today, 5th December 2025 " Discover your complete Gemini daily astrology forecast for love, career, finance, and health. With the Moon shifting from Taurus to Gemini, today blends calm reflection with mental clarity and fresh ideas. Explore how planetary alignments shape your emotions, productivity, and balance. GEMINI Love Horoscope for Today: The Moon in the Taurus sign helps you approach relationships with patience and steady affection When the Moon enters Gemini, conversations become lighter and more open Venus in Scorpio adds emotional depth, helping you express sincere feelings Today's Gemini horoscope points to a day where genuine conversations can transform your emotional landscape and strengthen mutual understanding.GEMINI Career Horoscope for Today: With the Moon in the Taurus sign early on, you work methodically and maintain reliable progress The Moon in the Gemini sign later sparks ideas and supports productive collaboration…...

37+ min ago (406+ words) (RNS) " The Vatican has issued, solely in Italian, the opinion of the chair of Pope Francis" Second Commission for the Study of the Diaconate. Its substance can be translated quickly: Women cannot be ordained as deacons because they cannot "image Christ." It is in effect a statement that the Catholic Church officially views women as "other." The commentary, signed by retired Italian Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, further damages the world"s picture of the Catholic Church, already tarnished by pederasty scandals and reports of financial mismanagement." Presented as a summary of the Second Commission"s work, the document further displays the problem of "culture" that Pope Leo XIV repeatedly mentioned as he responded to the European report at the October Jubilee of Synod Teams in Rome. Leo may have meant the secular culture, but the Vatican"s culture of clericalism is…...