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Priests Among the Enveloping Chaos
Little over a week ago, Fr. Joseph laid upon the sanctuary floor of St. Cecilia’s Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska. He lay there like a corpse, outstretched with face upon the …
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An Appreciation of Knock
On June 6, there was a national Rosary Rally in Ireland that drew about 13,000 people to the Knock International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine. That number increases every year recently, …
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A Catholic schism over women deacons? Many opponents have already left
Those who reject papal authority are already out the door. The women who have given up hoping for change are on the way out, too, writes Phyllis Zagano.
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Pope Leo has initiated the conversation Black Catholics have been waiting for
Magnifica Humanitas is the most significant map for healing that the papacy has ever placed in the hands of the Black Catholic community, writes Jesuit Fr. Patrick Saint-Jean.
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America’s founding promise of religious freedom has long needed defense
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, old questions have returned about who belongs and whose religious practices are truly protected in the country.
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ASIA/MYANMAR – Bishop in Kachin State, in the midst of conflict: “Without God’s help, we can do nothing. I tell the faithful: let us pray more”
by Paolo Affatato Myitkyina – “Jesus tells us in the Gospel: do not be afraid. This is my motto. God will help us, no matter what happens. In our situation, …
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St. Bede the Venerable—The great forerunner of the morn …
The great forerunner of the morn the herald of the Word, is born: And faithful hearts shall never fail With thanks and praise his light to hail. —St. Bede the …
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Jun. 24 Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Solemnity
The Universal Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. This feast, a segment of Advent in the season of Ordinary Time, makes us aware of …
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U.S. House passes housing bill with backing from Catholic Charities USA
The U.S. House of Representatives on June 23 passed Catholic-backed housing legislation that, if and when it is signed by President Donald Trump, is expected to expand financing for affordable …
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‘Magnifica Humanitas’ discussions prominent in schedule for upcoming consistory
The Vatican released the official schedule of the June 26-27 extraordinary consistory, giving a glimpse into some of the topics and major issues that will be discussed by Pope Leo …