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Posts by Friar Pierre Ducharme, OFM

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Reviving the Old Latin Mass would be a colossal mistake- UCA News A number of traditionalist bishops – encouraged by young, self-appointed Catholic influencers on social media– are trying to pressure Pope Leo to undo the restrictions on the pre-Vatican II liturgy.

“Latin is not the main reason figures like Burke support the Tridentine Mass. Instead, it’s pre-Vatican II ecclesiology that justifies their support for a ‘muscular, patriotic, white supremacist’ form of ‘Christianity,’ promoted by figures like Trump & his followers.” www.ucanews.com/news/revivin...

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UN General Assembly backs two-state push for Israel and Palestine Israel slams landmark vote, supported by 142 member states, as ‘disgraceful’ as it continues to pound Gaza.

UN General Assembly backs two-state push for Israel and Palestine | Israel-Palestine conflict News | Al Jazeera share.google/asD3AjCOalT4...

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Tradition vs. traditionalism

Cardinal Cupich: “What is at stake in accepting the liturgical reforms of the council, then, is our very understanding of what it means to be a church of tradition.” www.chicagocatholic.com/cardinal-bla...

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As the Franciscan Cardinal says, the Vatican recognized the Palastinian State some time ago.

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Bridge Builder In the final years of Francis's papacy, Robert Prevost became one of the pontiff's closest collaborators. What clues does their bond hold about Leo's pontificate?

“Prevost and Francis used to meet for two hours every Saturday morning in the Casa Santa Marta, where Francis lived…Francis came to rely on Prevost more and more. He trusted Prevost’s decision-making and admired his way of working.” www.commonwealmagazine.org/ivereigh-pre...

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Dear Canada
Dear Canada YouTube video by Hockey Films by Tim Thompson

#Never51st #ElbowsUp #Canada youtu.be/vhiKlhTmwDU?...

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News: Pope Francis has approved next phase of the implementation of the Synod. Cardinal Grech writes to church leaders that, as the Pope noted, the Synod "'is part of the ordinary magisterium of the Successor of Peter' and and, as such, must be received accordingly."
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Synod takes root across Canada Valleyfield Bishop Alain Faubert senses enthusiasm for the synodal cause “is brewing” in dioceses and archdioceses across the country.

Quoted in.. #Synod #franciscan #Canada Renewed energy needed.
www.catholicregister.org/item/1828-sy...

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Christians Must Defend Foreign Aid
Christians Must Defend Foreign Aid YouTube video by Breaking In The Habit

youtu.be/OFNFTpsCmQU?... #USAid Defend foreign aid.

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Press release The Minister General of the Friars Minor will celebrate the Eucharist today, Tuesday, February 25, at 1:00 PM in the central Chapel of the Policlinico Gemelli d...

We continue to pray for our Holy Father, Pope Francis.

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Une pétition pour révoquer la citoyenneté canadienne d’Elon Musk

Une pétition pour révoquer la citoyenneté canadienne d’Elon Musk

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Would you pay more to ‘Buy Canadian?’ Majority says yes - National | Globalnews.ca Many Canadians say they're focusing on buying products made in the country, but an Interac survey says 40 per cent said they've faced difficulty verifying the origin of products.

Would you pay more to ‘Buy Canadian?’ Majority says yes

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Br. Pierre Charland OFM appointed Bishop Pope Francis has appointed as Bishop of the Diocese of Baie-Comeau in Canada, Br. Pierre Charland, OFM, member of our Province of the Holy Spirit in Canada

Congratulations, Brother Pierre! It will take us some time until it will be natural for us to call you "Monseigneur"!

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The Apparition at the Chapter House at Arles

The Apparition at the Chapter House at Arles

In 50 days, the Franciscans of Canada will gather for their next Chapter. It's a time for the brothers to come together and consider where we are and where we need to go.

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Letter of the Holy Father to the Bishops of the United States of America (10 February 2025) | Francis Letter of the Holy Father to the Bishops of the United Sates of America, 10 February 2025

"Christians know very well that it is only by affirming the infinite dignity of all that our own identity as persons and as communities reaches its maturity." #PopeFrancis #Trump
www.vatican.va/content/fran...

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“I exhort all the faithful of the Catholic Church, and all men and women of good will, not to give in to narratives that discriminate against and cause unnecessary suffering to our migrant and refugee brothers and sisters.”

Pope Francis, letter to US bishops, 2/10/25

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Pope decries 'major crisis' of Trump's mass deportation plans, rejects Vance's theology Pope Francis has written a sweeping letter to the U.S. bishops decrying the "major crisis" triggered by President Donald Trump's mass deportation plans and explicitly rejecting Vice President JD Vance...

Pope Francis has written a sweeping letter to the U.S. bishops decrying the "major crisis" triggered by Trump's mass deportation plans and explicitly rejecting JD Vance's attempts to use Catholic theology to justify the administration's immigration crackdown.
www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

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Pope’s envoy worried over USAID cuts, US migrant crackdown The Vatican's charity is voicing outrage at what it calls the “reckless” and “unhuman” U.S. plans to gut USAID

Pope’s envoy worried over USAID cuts, US migrant crackdown abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

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How to treat refugees.

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Nun Condemns Trump’s Gaza Plan as ‘Unimaginable’ - Common Home tv A Catholic nun who lived in Gaza for more than a decade and endured the hardships of war has condemned former President Donald J. Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians from the besieged enclave, c...

Rosary Sister Nabila Saleh condemns Trump’s plan to turn Gaza into a ‘Riviera of the Middle East,’ calling it “unimaginable.” She insists, “A people has the right to live in their own country, on their land.”
www.commonhome.tv/2025/02/06/n...

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Maria Ressa speech at Vatican: Hope comes from action
Maria Ressa speech at Vatican: Hope comes from action YouTube video by Rappler

Maria Ressa - the golden rule still stand. #MariaRessa #Vatican #Jubilee
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These are all questions that I have been pondering for some time.

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#truth

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Canada Soccer : l’opposition à Ottawa réclame des mesures

Canada Soccer : l’opposition à Ottawa réclame des mesures rapidement

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"the continued bombardment of areas in Gaza that has killed and maimed civilians, including many women and children, almost every day since early October 2023 has long ago ceased to be a war of self-defense."

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Is the owner of that other social network censoring the Church? #Gaza #Israel #PopeFrancis

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"They felt unwelcome in the church and even spoke of being denied baptism and admission to Catholic schools for the children they adopted." #LGBTQ

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Pope's January prayer intention: 'for the right to an education' - Vatican News Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of January 2025, and invites everyone to pray for "the right to an education."

Pope's January prayer intention: 'for the right to an education'
"we’re experiencing an educational catastrophe"
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

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I’m surprised by the number of negative and passive-aggressive comments on this post. It seems the concept of the Incarnation continues to be a stumbling block for many. Check out John 3:16 📖

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One of last working hospitals shut down by Israeli army. #Gaza #Isreal

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