Specifically, a baptism administered with the formula “We baptize you …” instead of “I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” is not valid.
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Complicated crossings: Pandemic has not stopped migration
Even at the height of Italy’s strict COVID-19 lockdown this spring, migrants arrived. The government said 241 newcomers came in March and 671 arrived in April.
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Citing Covid-19 economic toll, Newark closing five schools, merging three
“I recognize that this news is profoundly painful for our students and their families, teachers and principals, school communities, and those who support Catholic education, as well as for our archdiocesan community,” said Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark.
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Lebanon’s Catholic leaders are asking for help. Here’s where you can donate.
Explosions in Beirut left more than 130 people dead and more than 300,000 homeless.
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Federal judge speaks out on son’s murder, calls for protection of judges
Lawyer Roy Den Hollander, who later committed suicide, has been identified as the shooter. Hollander has described himself as “anti-feminist.” Mark Anderl, the judge’s husband, remains in the hospital.
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Catholic Charities pandemic assistance totals nearly $400 million
Catholic Charities agencies nationwide have provided nearly $400 million in emergency aid and services since March in response to the pandemic-induced economic recession.
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Catholic aid groups: Massive explosion in Beirut compounds Lebanon’s dire situation
At least 50 people were killed and 2,700 injured. Catholic and other humanitarian agencies warn it could push the country into an even bigger catastrophe.
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Concerns raised over restrictions’ long-term impact on spiritual health
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco is worried about the spiritual health of people during the pandemic and is urging priests to continue addressing their flock’s spiritual well-being as best they can.
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Bishops from Japan, U.S. call Catholics to work for nuclear disarmament
Archbishop Takami: “As long as the idea that weapons are necessary for peacemaking persists, it will be difficult to even reduce the number of nuclear weapons, let alone to abolish nuclear weapons.”
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Washington Archdiocese reviewing county directive delaying school opening
Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland has taken issue with the Montgomery County health officer’s directive mandating that all private and parochial schools remain closed until at least October 1st because of the pandemic.