Daily Archives: 28 July 2021

Traditionis Custodes 6: Religious Orders

Art. 6. Institutes of consecrated life and Societies of apostolic life, erected by the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, fall under the competence of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies for Apostolic Life. This removes religious orders and … Continue reading

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Populorum Progressio 67-69: Welcoming The Stranger

When Pope Paul VI speaks of “Welcoming the Stranger,” we are speaking of humane immigration policy: 67. We cannot insist too much on the duty of giving foreigners a hospitable reception. It is a duty imposed by human solidarity and … Continue reading

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Fratelli Tutti 229: Proactive Reconciliation

Bishops of two nations give some direction here: 229. The Bishops of South Africa have pointed out that true reconciliation is achieved proactively, “by forming a new society, a society based on service to others, rather than the desire to … Continue reading

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