Ave Maria in the Afternoon – October 4, 2024 – Hour 1
China is replacing images of Christ in churches with images of Xi Jingping. Reggie Littlejohn has the details and Steve Soldi discusses what Dante has to say about St Francis.
Marcus’ Monologue: Counting on the Calendar
On the night of October 4, 1582, people across Europe went to bed, only to awake to learn 10 days had vanished from the Calendar. Following a paopal bull by Pope Gregory, the Gregorian calendar had officially been adopted. This reform became one of the most influential decisions of the Renaissance. Marcus discusses the impact of the change.
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China Replaces Images of Christ with Xi Jingping
A new report details the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to “exert total control” over the Catholic Church and other religious faiths within its borders and to “forcibly eradicate religious elements” that the party deems contrary to its political and policy agenda. Reggie Littlejohn has more.
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China is removing crosses from churches, replacing images of Christ with Xi Jinping
Factsheet: Sinicization of Religion – China’s coercive religion policy
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When Dante met St. Francis
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis. Although the Dominican and Franciscan orders were historically at odds, their voices are brought together in the writings of Dante. Steve Soldi explains how.
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