The committee evaluates the two most prominent newer methods for disposition of bodily remains that are proposed as alternatives to burial and cremation -- alkaline hydrolysis and human composting -- and concludes that they fail to satisfy the Church’s requirements for proper respect for the bodies of the dead.

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Religious superior: ‘When will this spate of violence end?’.

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Address to the participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Commission of the Bishops of the European Union (COMECE).

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His Excellency Mgr. Mariano Crociata (Italy) is the new President of COMECE. He was elected on Wednesday 22 March 2023 by the Bishop Delegates of the EU Episcopates, gathered in Rome for the Spring Plenary Assembly of COMECE. On the same occasion, four Vice-Presidents were also elected: Mgr. Hérouard, Mgr. Brás da Silva Martins, Mgr. Norvila, Mgr. Kozon.

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Address to the participants in the Course on the Internal Forum organized by the Apostolic Penitentiary.

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Audiencia general del Papa sobre el testimonio como primera forma de evangelización.

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During the solemn coronation ceremony, King Carlos III will receive the anointing with chrism oil.

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In the context of the Sanctity of Life Day, this act was carried out that represents the sound of the voice of the Unborn.

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Michael Nnadi's killer confessed that he killed him for preaching the Gospel.

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The attackers tried to hit the bishop who was celebrating the service and injured a priest. The fears of the Christian community before Holy Week and Easter.

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Alva Khyriem – Aizawl: “It takes courage to go against the grain and stand up for what you believe in. The young have a unique

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Santhiya Philomone csc – Readings: Num 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30 The people of Israel became impatient and spoke against God on the way to the promised

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