Pope Francis Fires Texas' Bishop Strickland Over Constant Criticism

Indian-Origin Man Shot by U.S. Police in San Antonio, Couldn't Survive | Oneindia News

Tragedy strikes as an Indian-origin man is fatally shot by US police in San Antonio, Texas. The man, wanted for assaulting his roommate, faces a fatal encounter with law enforcement. Join us as we delve into the details of this heartbreaking incident and the questions surrounding the use of force by police. #IndianOriginMan #USNews #IndianAmericans #IndiaUSTies #IndiaUSRelations #USPolice #USPolice #SanAntonio #EncounterinUSA #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.155~GR.125~HT.96~

Deadly Storms Forecast to Cross 1,000 Miles of the US

Deadly Storms , Forecast to Cross , 1,000 Miles of the US. 'Newsweek' reports meteorologists have warned that a life-threatening storm could impact millions of people across the central United States this week. On April 23, AccuWeather issued a warning regarding , "one of the most widespread severe weather events so far in 2024.". According to AccuWeather, the incoming storm , "will unleash tornadoes, hard-hitting hail and damaging winds across a dozen states.". On April 25, the first storm of the system is set to arrive, closely followed by subsequent storms expected to last throughout the weekend. AccuWeather warned the storms are expected to pose a , "significant risk to lives and property.". All modes of severe weather are likely with the multiple-day event in the central U.S, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'. Two storms, off the Pacific coast on Tuesday, will swing across the West and cause moisture to surge northward from the Gulf of Mexico while, at the same time, temperatures surge, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'. 'Newsweek' reports that the states at greatest risk are:, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. According to AccuWeather, the storm is expected to cross an estimated 1,000 miles on April 26, passing into central Texas all the way from southern Minnesota. . In addition to dangerous storm conditions, the National Weather Service has warned that critical fire weather conditions, "will also be present across parts of the Southwest into the southern High Plains."

Poland's parliament votes to progress toward easing abortion restrictions

Ewa Schaedler from the Third Way party called the vote ''symbolic'' and ''a breakthrough'' for Polish women. However the subject remains divisive in the mostly Catholic country.

WATCH: Catholics in Ecuador, Venezuela and Chile take part in Good Friday processions

Catholics in Ecuador took part in the Good Friday procession in central Quito, some of them wearing the traditional purple hoods known locally as "cucuruchos."

Vatican Denounces Gender Theory and Surrogacy

Vatican Denounces, Gender Theory and Surrogacy. On April 8, the Vatican released a statement declaring that gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy are violations of human dignity that reject God's plan for human life. Associated Press reports that the Vatican's doctrine office released the 20-page declaration titled 'Infinite Dignity.' . The document, approved on March 25 by Pope Francis, includes a rejection of "gender theory," or the idea that a person's gender can be changed. It follows that any sex-change intervention, as a rule, risks threatening the unique dignity the person has received from the moment of conception, “Infinite Dignity” Vatican doctrine, via Associated Press. AP reports that the document has been criticized as outdated by LGBTQ+ Catholics who call its release harmful and contrary to recognizing the "infinite dignity" of all people. . While it lays out a wonderful rationale for why each human being, regardless of condition in life, must be respected, honored, and loved, it does not apply this principle to gender-diverse people, Francis DeBernardo, New Ways Ministry, via Associated Press. The Vatican document also denounces countries that criminalize homosexuality, echoing the pope's 2023 statement that "being homosexual is not a crime." . However, the document also lays out that surrogacy is also a violation of dignity of both the child and the surrogate mother. Previously, the Vatican has focused on the potential for the exploitation of poor women as surrogate mothers. . Considering this, the legitimate desire to have a child cannot be transformed into a ‘right to a child’ that fails to respect the dignity of that child as the recipient of the gift of life, “Infinite Dignity” Vatican doctrine, via Associated Press

Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire in Gaza during a blustery Easter Sunday Mass

Despite health concerns, the pontiff led the service in front of tens of thousands of people who had gathered in St Peter's Square in Vatican City.

Gaza War: Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire as he leads Easter Mass | Oneindia

Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in his traditional Easter message delivered following renewed concerns over the health of the 87-year-old pontiff. In the message, delivered in front of tens of thousands gathered at St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Francis addressed the conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, condemning war as an “absurdity.” #GazaCeasefire #PopeFrancis #PopeFrancisGazaCeasefire #EasterMass #IsraelHamas #RussiaUkraine #WarCrises #PeaceCall #InternationalAppeal #GlobalConflict #HolyWeek ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.103~

Holy Easter Saturday celebrated across Europe

Pope Francis presides over the Vatican's Easter Vigil, as Germany's Easter peace marches call for end of war in Ukraine and Gaza.

Pope Francis overcomes health concerns, presides over Easter Sunday Mass