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28th of July 2017
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Our Lady of Czestochowa to receive a new crown2017-07-27 12:40:00
Czestochowa, Poland, Jul 27, 2017 / 11:40 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Three hundred years ago this September the image of Our Lady of Czestochowa was crowned
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Priest horrified at exorcist film showings in abandoned church2017-07-27 05:02:00
Belfast, UK, Jul 27, 2017 / 04:02 am (EWTN News/CNA).- An Irish priest has decried a film festival's plans to screen two horror films in an abandoned -
Court to decide if Charlie Gard's parents can take him home2017-07-26 04:33:00
London, England, Jul 26, 2017 / 03:33 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- After ending their legal fight to seek further treatment for their 11-month-old son, the p -
How can the Church promote peace in the Holy Land?2017-07-25 13:35:00
Jerusalem, Jul 25, 2017 / 12:35 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- As conflict has erupted once again between Israelis and Palestinians in East Jerusalem, the Latin -
Charlie Gard raises questions of parents' rights, government limits2017-07-25 05:18:00
London, England, Jul 25, 2017 / 04:18 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- For the past few months the world has watched closely as the parents of a gravely ill Briti -
A year after his murder, Fr. Jacques Hamel remembered2017-07-25 05:01:00
Rome, Italy, Jul 25, 2017 / 04:01 am (EWTN News/CNA).- One year after the brutal killing of Fr. Jacques Hamel, French bishops recalled the beautiful -
UK porn sites to ban access for users under 18 years old2017-07-24 05:35:00
London, England, Jul 24, 2017 / 04:35 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- As part of an increasing government crackdown on internet pornography, U.K. porn sites will -
This boy invited Pope Francis on a pilgrimage – and here's how he responded2017-07-23 06:57:00
Loreto, Italy, Jul 23, 2017 / 05:57 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Nine-year-old Andrea is an Italian boy who joined 130 children last month for a "Pilgrimage -
India's bishops pray new president will defend rule of law2017-07-22 08:08:00
New Delhi, India, Jul 22, 2017 / 07:08 am (EWTN News/CNA).- The bishops of India have offered their congratulations to the country's newly elected pr -
Brutal Regensburg report hailed as step in the right direction2017-07-20 05:02:00
Rome, Italy, Jul 20, 2017 / 04:02 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- A member of Pope Francis' commission to protect minors says a new report on the abuse of more -
Be protagonists of change, Cardinal Sandri tells Ukrainian youth2017-07-20 02:04:00
Buchach, Ukraine, Jul 20, 2017 / 01:04 am (EWTN News/CNA).- At the close of his recent trip to Ukraine, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri met with youth from t -
Church leaders in China remain open to dialogue with Vatican2017-07-19 02:08:00
Fuzhou, China, Jul 19, 2017 / 01:08 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- As the Catholic Church in China journeys toward a normalized relationship with the Holy See,
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It’s the age of the emoji — and it may not be all bad2017-07-28 00:00:56
'The Emoji Movie' is out today, and the universe hasn't collapsed in on itself. Yet.Some have seen the new animated film The Emoji Movie as a sign -
The miraculous story behind the Chi-Rho symbol2017-07-28 00:00:17
... and the role Constantine played in spreading it throughout the Roman Empire.One of the most common symbols in Christian art is the Chi-Rho. It is -
Trasmoz: The only cursed, excommunicated town in Spain2017-07-28 00:00:15
Legends about witches and covens have been woven around this town since the Middle Ages.These days, only 62 people live in Trasmoz. The days in which -
Foster the People’s ‘Sacred Hearts Club’: A summery cocktail with a twist of faith2017-07-28 00:00:05
Scanning headlines full of hatred, confusion, and fear, the group just wanted "to make something joyful."When indie pop band Foster the People march -
Opioid addicts deserve respect, not blame2017-07-28 00:00:05
We can start by thinking about addiction as an "adaptation" to trauma, rather than a disorder.The opioid epidemic has become familiar territory in t -
Yale University offers free online course on the Old Testament2017-07-28 00:00:03
Dive deeper with 24 lectures on the Hebrew Bible.If your knowledge of the Old Testament is mostly confined to a handful of colorful Bible stories you -
Edgar Allan Poe’s unknown friendship with the Jesuits2017-07-28 00:00:00
Poe may never have converted to Catholicism, but he did find a great deal of comfort in his associations at Fordham. Hear the tolling of the bells&hel -
Cimorelli creates Christian-pop music with relevant social messages2017-07-27 19:00:52
These young ladies really know how to write a hook.Cimorelli released “Never Let Me Go” on their 2016 album, Alive. It is one of the more -
Raising kids to be independent while keeping them close2017-07-27 18:00:16
Independence doesn't mean you aren't grounded by strong roots.Independence is a virtue that I strive to cultivate in all my children, but particular -
Padre Pio’s recipe for joy, according to Pope Francis2017-07-27 16:17:52
Celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the saint's arrival at San Giovanni Rotondo are wrapping up.The Jubilee Year in honor of the 100th anniversa -
After years of captive slavery by ISIS, freed Yazidi women seek further escape2017-07-27 15:11:43
“This is what they have done to our people,” says the uncle of a newly escaped young woman.In 2014, unimpeded by any resistance from the W -
5 Mistakes to avoid for a successful bachelorette party2017-07-27 15:00:43
It’s not about organizing original activities, but about a true celebration of friendship.Some bachelorette parties can be really tacky. Fortuna
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Literary Desire2017-07-27 06:00:00
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Teaching Submission After Trump2017-07-27 06:00:00
The University of Chicago does not support so-called trigger warnings. At least, that is what the dean of students informed first-years last fall. At -
Are Jihadis “Losers”?2017-07-26 06:00:00
When I first visited Israel in 1988, my friend Professor Menahem Milson, a distinguished Arabist at Hebrew University who was Egyptian president Anwar -
Our Cultural Waterloo2017-07-26 06:00:00
Tradition ascribes to the Duke of Wellington the saying that the Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton. Today, I suspect the cultur -
What Are We For?2017-07-25 06:00:00
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission , and will decide whether businesses run by re -
Free Markets and Unicorns2017-07-25 06:00:00
In contemporary debates over economic policy, we often hear that government intervention in markets should be limited as much as possible. According t -
Theology of the Booty2017-07-24 06:00:00
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Mary Magdalene, Feminist Icon?2017-07-21 06:10:00
Tomorrow Christendom observes the feast of St. Mary Magdalene. The woman from Magdala in Galilee was a financial supporter of Christ’s ministry, -
Putting Infants “Down Like Dogs”2017-07-21 06:05:00
The Charlie Gard tragedy has renewed public advocacy for legalizing infanticide. Writing in the New York Times earlier this month, Gary Comstock -
Butchering Shakespeare2017-07-21 06:00:00
The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park got unprecedented press this year for staging Julius Caesar as a coup against President Trump. De -
Romanticism of the “Lost Cause”2017-07-20 06:00:00
The ongoing conflict over the removal of Confederate statues in New Orleans, Charlottesville, and elsewhere has provoked a great deal of soul-searchin -
On Healthcare, Don’t Blame Trump2017-07-20 05:55:00
The Republicans control the presidency and have majorities in both houses of Congress, but this unified GOP government will likely neither repeal, rep
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Want to change the world? It starts with joy, Archbishop Chaput says2017-07-27 18:40:00
Napa, Calif., Jul 27, 2017 / 04:40 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In a world that can sometimes seem disheartening, Christians have a path to the future in live -
Transgender military ban applauded for respecting biology, the common good2017-07-27 18:37:00
Washington D.C., Jul 27, 2017 / 04:37 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- After President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that persons identifying as transgender -
Ohio Catholic parish hosts camp to empower refugee women2017-07-27 18:00:00
Toledo, Ohio, Jul 27, 2017 / 04:00 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- U.S. Together is partnering with a Toledo Catholic parish to create a summer camp for women an -
Statement claims radical feminist group bombed Mexico bishops' conference2017-07-27 15:02:00
Mexico City, Mexico, Jul 27, 2017 / 01:02 pm (CNA).- An online statement purporting to be from a radical feminist group has claimed responsibility for -
Our Lady of Czestochowa to receive a new crown2017-07-27 12:40:00
Czestochowa, Poland, Jul 27, 2017 / 10:40 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Three hundred years ago this September the image of Our Lady of Czestochowa was crowned -
Former Senator Sam Brownback tapped for religious freedom ambassador2017-07-27 10:45:00
Washington D.C., Jul 27, 2017 / 08:45 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Gov. Sam Brownback of Kansas (R) on Wednesday was nominated by President Donald Trump to be -
Ohio bishops: Replace death penalty with mercy, conversion2017-07-27 08:07:00
Columbus, Ohio, Jul 27, 2017 / 06:07 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholic leaders in Ohio stressed the need to replace the death penalty with mercy and spiri -
Priest horrified at exorcist film showings in abandoned church2017-07-27 05:02:00
Belfast, Northern Ireland, Jul 27, 2017 / 03:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- An Irish priest has decried a film festival's plans to screen two horror films i -
Families of Iran's prisoners beg Congress to advocate for their release2017-07-26 18:29:00
Washington D.C., Jul 26, 2017 / 04:29 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Family members of American citizens imprisoned in Iran pleaded with members of Congress on -
As vote looms, here's what bishops think about Trump's border wall2017-07-26 17:40:00
Washington D.C., Jul 26, 2017 / 03:40 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- As Congress prepares to vote on whether to fund the further construction of a wall along th -
Pro-life groups praise new Missouri bill curbing abortion2017-07-26 17:35:00
St. Louis, Mo., Jul 26, 2017 / 03:35 pm (Church Pop).- Pro-lifers lauded a bill that will restrict abortion access in Missouri, granting the state att -
Court to decide if Charlie Gard's parents can take him home2017-07-26 16:33:00
London, England, Jul 26, 2017 / 02:33 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- After ending their legal fight to seek further treatment for their 11-month-old son, the pa
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Is Traditional Courtship Really “Unrealistic” Today?2017-07-27 03:10:47
My imaginary sparring partner Mike has come back with some trepidation, because he never wanted to be maneuvered into saying that he wants to allow th -
Our Secular World Needs Christian Personhood2017-07-27 03:00:24
“Gloria Dei est vivens homo.” ∼ St. Irenaeus Saint Irenaeus (130-202) wrote that the glory of God is revealed in livin -
A Final Word on Fr. Martin2017-07-26 03:10:02
If I preach the gospel, this is no reason for me to boast, for an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it! (1 Corinthia -
Reconsidering Contraception and the Way of Life2017-07-26 03:00:16
Contraception was not always as widely accepted as it is now. This is important to remember, especially for those of us born after the so-called Sexua -
The Day the Music Died2017-07-25 03:10:33
One day, out of curiosity, I Googled “symphony orchestras in the Muslim world.” The results were rather dismal. One site—“Abou -
Making Parishes Personal2017-07-25 03:00:34
My family and I live in what many Catholics would consider a suburban “sweet spot”—smack between four Catholic churches placed conve -
Chaplains to the Zeitgeist2017-07-24 04:50:26
Recently, La Civilta Cattolica ran an article by that journal’s editor-in-chief, Fr. Antonio Spadaro, and by Marcelo Figueroa, the Argentinian P -
On the Need to State the Obvious2017-07-24 04:45:39
One of the most subversive, dangerous, thankless, and necessary tasks is to state the obvious. Our mental filing systems tend to push things labeled a -
The True Ecumenism Spadaro and Figueroa Missed2017-07-21 03:10:55
Jesuit Antonio Spadaro and Protestant Marcelo Figueroa recently published what can only be described as a diatribe against my friends and me. It was h -
Orthophobia and the Marginalized QTBGL Catholic2017-07-21 03:00:07
As I survey the current state of the Catholic Church, I believe I can no longer hold back. It is time for me to come out. I am and have for some time -
The Idea of a Catholic University 50 Years After Land O’Lakes2017-07-20 03:10:42
William Inge (1860-1954), Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University and Dean of Saint Paul’s Cathedral, was frequently in the literary cross -
Free Will, Fulfillment and Excommunication2017-07-20 03:00:44
Recently, Bishop Paprocki released a decree on “same-sex ‘marriage’ and related pastoral issues.” Some Catholics int
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Chinese Officials Crank up Pressure to Close Vacation Bible Schools2017-07-26 16:39:22
The Chinese state is set on keeping children away from learning about Christianity as new mandates and orders come down hard on churches and believers -
'I Was Afraid to Touch the Bible' : One Woman's Shocking Story of Faith2017-07-24 16:44:06
One little girl had no idea her parents were criminals until the day she found a Bible hidden in the family's home. -
Pastor Murdered in The World's Largest Democracy2017-07-22 13:58:48
Members of a Hindu militant group in India have struck again, gunning down a Christian pastor outside his church.On Saturday night, members of the rad -
Trump's Evangelical Board Speaks Out to Protect Displaced Iraqi Christians in the U.S.2017-07-21 15:21:41
Evangelicals are sticking up for displaced Iraqi Christians are at risk of deportation. -
'Aspiring Dictator' Inflicts Chaos on Venezuela: Christians Call for Godly Solutions2017-07-21 07:21:23
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is insisting he will proceed with plans to hold an assembly to rewrite the country's constitution. His intransig -
Chinese Government: Give Up Your Faith, Or Else2017-07-20 18:02:11
China's communist party is forcing its members to forget their faith or face punishment. -
New Evidence: Blood of Tortured Man Found on Shroud of Turin2017-07-19 17:30:35
A groundbreaking discovery on the Shroud of Turin is leading some to believe it is the actual burial cloth of Jesus Christ. -
Blood Particles Show 'the Turin Shroud is Not Fake'2017-07-19 17:30:35
A groundbreaking discovery on the Shroud of Turin is leading some to believe it is the actual burial cloth of Jesus Christ. -
New Evidence: Blood of Tortured Man is Found on the Shroud of Turin2017-07-19 17:30:35
A groundbreaking discovery on the Shroud of Turin is leading some to believe it is the actual burial cloth of Jesus Christ. -
One-of-a-Kind Aquarium Comes to Jerusalem2017-07-17 04:45:11
Visitors to Jerusalem's biblical zoo will now be able to learn about sharks and and other fish from the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea and other local bo -
The American Boy Inspiring the Parents of Charlie Gard to Keep Up Their Fight2017-07-15 11:30:43
An American family affected by a rare disorder similar to 11-month-old Charlie Gard's offers hope and their support. -
Nearly Killed by ISIS Cellmates, God had a Purpose for VOM Worker Imprisoned in Sudan2017-07-14 15:43:43
A Voice of the Martyrs worker barely escapes death after sharing a cell with ISIS inmates in Sudan, and says the Lord's purpose for him was to share
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The Alleged Vatican Commission on Humanae Vitae – Nothing to See Here?2017-07-27 16:40:00
Back in May, we shared a report from veteran Vatican journalist Marco Tosatti, who had gotten wind of an alleged Vatican commission formed to study &m -
“Truth is Power, Lies are Weakness”2017-07-27 15:59:15
A reader wrote to me earlier this week and said, “Here is a link to a ‘financial’ article that maps very closely to what is going on -
Is The Vatican Looking to Ghettoize the Latin Mass?2017-07-26 17:59:10
Though the rumors have been stirring for a while now, John-Henry Westen of LifeSiteNews reports today that sources in Rome are talking about a possibl -
In Gratitude2017-07-26 14:28:11
This is a post about gratitude. Gratitude to all of you. Gratitude to one special person in particular, too. But before I get to that, with our third -
Busting the Myth of the “Tridentine” Mass2017-07-25 17:37:28
Mass of Saint Gregory the Great by Master of Portillo (1520-1525). Far too often these days liturgical discussions pertaining to the Roman Rite start -
How the Latin Mass Helped Me Discern My Vocation2017-07-24 17:47:04
Image: Interior of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Roanoke, Virginia. When I was a teenager, and when it came to considering the state of life t -
On Longings and Lies2017-07-24 14:50:26
At Mass this morning, a baby girl was sitting in the pew directly in front of me. She had wide, inquisitive eyes and dark, fuzzy hair that stood on en -
Mercy is for Sinners2017-07-21 17:34:48
Elliott Erwitt: Confessional, Poland, 1964 I have a love-hate relationship with confession. I hate it because it’s never very comfortable -
Jesuit Website Refers to Fr. Sosa as the First Superior General to “Baptize Himself a Buddhist”2017-07-20 21:18:10
‘It is not permitted to be present at the sacred rites of infidels and heretics in such a way that you would be judged to be in communion -
Cardinal Müller: Pope Benedict “Disappointed” About Müller’s Dismissal2017-07-19 15:09:31
Image: Cardinal Müller and Pope Emeritus Benedict — Source Today, 19 July, there appeared a new interview with Cardinal Gerhard Mü -
But How Many Beautiful Denials in July!2017-07-19 13:40:47
Image: The late Joaquín Navarro-Valls, Director of the Holy See Press Office from 1984 to 2006. Editor’s Note: In the following -
For the Pope Emeritus, A Strange Sort of Coincidence2017-07-18 19:10:36
Image: Mater Ecclesiae Convent, Vatican City (the residence of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI) — Arzino CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite what some fol
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All that was wrong in the coverage of Charlie Gard captured in one story2017-07-27 16:10:04
By Dave Andrusko It is now, tragically, official. “It is not in Charlie’s best interests for artificial ventilation to continue to be prov -
Planned Parenthood Rep: ‘No Good’ Just Throwing Away Aborted Babies2017-07-27 16:00:06
By Katie Yoder It’s standard operating procedure: the liberal media consistently censor or twist coverage of the undercover Planned Parenthood v -
Told she’d miscarried, woman goes to second hospital and is told her baby is alive!2017-07-27 14:25:01
By Dave Andrusko From an incredible high, to a heart-breaking low, and then a miraculous return to joy. Elizabeth Stevens , 36, was early in her pregn -
NRLC urges Senate to extend Hyde Protections to the Senate Bill’s Tax Credit2017-07-27 14:15:48
Editor’s note. The following was sent today to Members of the United States Senate by Jennifer Popik, JD, NRLC Legislative Director. Dear Senato -
Deadline passes: Has Charlie Gard been taken to a hospice?2017-07-27 12:54:03
Judge had said Charlie would be quickly removed from the ventilator By Dave Andrusko “We promised Charlie every day we would take him home. &ldq -
Couples who plan to abort Down syndrome babies defend their choice2017-07-27 12:40:35
By Sarah Terzo By now, most pro-lifers have heard the cruel and elitist comments made by Richard Dawkins about aborting Down syndrome babies. Dawkins -
Australian Assisted Suicide Plan: Only the Beginning2017-07-27 12:35:23
Don’t look to the starting point; look at the finish line. By Paul Russell, Director, HOPE Australia The ubiquitous figure of Philip Nitschke an -
Through a different lens: A lesson in empathy2017-07-27 12:05:46
Editor’s note. This appeared on the blog of the Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform. “If you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ -
Oral arguments set on pro-abortion challenge to “Yes on 1” for August 22017-07-27 11:55:17
Editor’s note. This comes from Tennessee Right to Life, NRLC’s state affiliate. As Tennessee RTL explained in a prior post, “Planned -
Let Parents Help Their Minor Children Make Good Health Care Decisions2017-07-27 11:40:18
By Domenico Bettinelli, Jr, Director of Community Engagement, Massachusetts Citizens for Life Senate Bill 754 on “safeguarding the health care d -
Charlie Gard, Connie Yates, Chris Gard and the rule of “experts”2017-07-26 18:25:44
By Dave Andrusko “The question of stopping Charlie’s life support was a value judgment, not a medical determination. The doctors didn&rsqu -
Missouri Gov. Greitens signs wide-ranging pro-life measure2017-07-26 17:15:44
By Dave Andrusko It was by no means easy–it took a special session– but today Gov. Eric Greitens signed HCS SB 5, a wide-ranging pro-life
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Texas House Passes Bill Preventing Abortionists From Keeping Botched Abortions a Secret2017-07-27 19:01:20
Texas lawmakers are working to make sure abortion clinics do not hide botched abortions from the public. On Thursday, the Texas House gave initial app -
Cimorelli creates Christian-pop music with relevant social messages2017-07-27 19:00:52
These young ladies really know how to write a hook.Cimorelli released “Never Let Me Go” on their 2016 album, Alive. It is one of the more -
Want to change the world? It starts with joy, Archbishop Chaput says2017-07-27 18:40:00
Napa, Calif., Jul 27, 2017 / 04:40 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In a world that can sometimes seem disheartening, Christians have a path to the future in live -
Transgender military ban applauded for respecting biology, the common good2017-07-27 18:37:00
Washington D.C., Jul 27, 2017 / 04:37 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- After President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that persons identifying as transgender -
Hospital Caught Killing Girl Babies in Sex-Selection Abortions2017-07-27 18:32:51
Police in India shut down another illegal sex-selection abortion operation Wednesday in Karimnagar, India. Police raided the clinic of doctors Shivara -
Flannery O’Connor on Protestantism2017-07-27 18:31:11
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Sacred rite takes secular turn: This is why church weddings aren't as popular as they used to be2017-07-27 18:09:28
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Raising kids to be independent while keeping them close2017-07-27 18:00:16
Independence doesn't mean you aren't grounded by strong roots.Independence is a virtue that I strive to cultivate in all my children, but particular -
Ohio Catholic parish hosts camp to empower refugee women2017-07-27 18:00:00
Toledo, Ohio, Jul 27, 2017 / 04:00 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- U.S. Together is partnering with a Toledo Catholic parish to create a summer camp for women an -
Cathedral Concerts kicks off 25th season2017-07-27 17:42:07
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Success In Failure: A Lesson From Blessed Rudolf Acquaviva2017-07-27 08:30:47
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Ohio bishops: Replace death penalty with mercy, conversion2017-07-27 08:07:00
Columbus, Ohio, Jul 27, 2017 / 06:07 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholic leaders in Ohio stressed the need to replace the death penalty with mercy and spiri
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Clashes erupt at Jerusalem shrine as Muslims return to pray2017-07-27 13:44:46
The Palestinian Red Crescent said 37 Palestinians were wounded, including some by rubber bullets and beatings. The new violence came shortly after wor -
Judge okays moving Charlie Gard to hospice, where death is ‘inevitable’2017-07-27 12:38:40
A High Court judge in the U.K. has approved a hospice plan for Charlie Gard, the 11-month-old infant whose case has triggered wide debate over euthana -
Statement says feminist group behind Mexico bishops bombing2017-07-27 12:16:09
In a statement published on an anti-establishment website, radical feminists claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s bombing at Mexico’s Roma -
Parolin says ‘time is needed’ to judge Trump, pushes U.S. on climate change2017-07-27 08:07:46
In a wide-ranging interview with an Italian daily, the Vatican's top diplomat, Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, spoke about the United States' admin -
No, Virginia, there’s no ‘secret commission’ on Humanae Vitae2017-07-27 01:46:18
Rumors of late, circulated by mostly conservative blogs, have suggested that Pope Francis and Italian Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia have created a secret -
Why Father Jacques Hamel’s legacy belongs to the whole Church2017-07-27 01:44:57
Wednesday marked the first anniversary of the slaying of Father Jacques Hamel in Normandy, France, on July 26, 2016. Today Hamel is a candidate for sa -
Catholic bishop in Central African Republic sheltering Muslims in cathedral2017-07-27 01:43:25
Two thousand Muslims have taken refuge in the cathedral of Bangassou, guarded by UN peacekeepers. The rising violence between the Anti-Balakas (compos -
A thousand youth gather for ‘grassroots pilgrimage’ in spirit of WYD2017-07-27 01:41:02
In urban Washington, D.C., it's not like young adults don't have other options, so when a thousand of them braved sweltering heat and downpours of r -
Trump to nominate Kansas’s Brownback as religious freedom envoy2017-07-26 22:07:36
Although Kansas Governor Sam Brownback's legacy in his home state may be mixed to the perceived failure of his trickle-down economic policies, he's -
Commission finds ‘pyramid of hate’ in Italy targeting immigrants, others2017-07-26 12:19:39
A new report by a commission set up by the Italian Parliament says the nation is experiencing growing intolerance, calling it a "pyramid of hate." M -
Conviction upheld for priest who abused Honduran orphans2017-07-26 12:04:02
A priest convicted last year of sexually abusing two street children in Honduras had his conviction upheld on Tuesday. Prosecutors said Father Joseph -
Recalling priest’s murder, Archbishop says ‘Father Hamel is still alive’2017-07-26 07:17:36
During an anniversary Mass on Wednesday at the small Church of Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, where Father Jacques Hamel was killed by having his th
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Digital Edition – July 27, 20172017-07-27 17:24:08
Theology on Tap, Hmong American National Catholic Association convention, Autumn Irlbeck sings, Organ facelifts, Belle Plaine monument, Health care wo -
Local artist uses sacred jewelry to spread Gospel2017-07-27 14:31:05
For Mary Henseler, transforming antique religious medals and vintage jewelry into stunning new pieces is a labor of love. -
The blessed poor2017-07-27 13:19:06
Jeremiah is homeless. He is a slight man and slanted to the right. Some days he has a pronounced limp — arthritis in the knee. He’s lost m -
New life in old pipes2017-07-27 13:10:40
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The crisis of men without work2017-07-27 12:35:32
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Appointments – July 26, 20172017-07-27 10:30:41
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced the following appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis -
Nothing less than Catholic2017-07-27 10:30:02
One of my goals this summer has been to work on my Spanish. Given our growing Latino population in the archdiocese, I know that I need to do a better -
Nada menos que Católico2017-07-27 10:29:45
Uno de mis objetivos este verano ha sido trabajar en mi español. Dada nuestra creciente población latina en la archidiócesis, s&e -
BSM graduates bound for military academies, service2017-07-26 17:19:14
Among Benilde-St. Margaret’s School’s graduating class of 219 students this year, four are bound for the U.S. Naval Academy, with others h -
Catholics with Lutheran roots join prayer for unity but oppose compromising Catholic truths2017-07-26 17:01:34
In January 1988, Elizabeth Moldenhauer prayed while on retreat at a Houston, Minnesota, Carmelite hermitage that God would heal her own brokenness, as -
Parental duties to their baptized children2017-07-26 16:50:21
During the rite of baptism, after the parents request the sacrament of baptism for their child, the priest or deacon states, “You are accepting -
Listening heart2017-07-26 16:25:03
When was the last time that you had a conversation with God? Who initiated the conversation? God or you?
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Links for 07/27/172017-07-27 12:11:27
Michael Sean Winters Distinctly Catholic At Millennial, Robert Christian almost convinces me that Twitter is a good thing. Almost. -
We still have the blanket authorization for the use of military force2017-07-27 11:17:14
Mary Ann McGivern NCR Today NCR Today: The Republicans removed an amendment to revoke the Authorization for the Use of Military Fo -
Evangelical leaders discussed transgender military ban with Trump2017-07-27 11:12:31
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China tells mainland media how to refer to retired Hong Kong bishop2017-07-27 10:57:42
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Homeless center goes solar, adds to 'faith bottom line'2017-07-27 05:00:00
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At WYD Unite event, young adults urged to recognize, share God's love2017-07-26 13:19:46
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Muslim Americans worry about discrimination but profess faith in the American dream2017-07-26 12:58:53
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Getting small things done right: the economy is a women's issue2017-07-26 11:26:22
Mary Ann McGivern NCR Today NCR Today: Health care and tax cuts have put the economy in the news. I've been thinking bigger, -
Parish roundup: consolidations in Hartford; Chicago anniversary; battling hate2017-07-26 10:26:32
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Reflections of a Conservative Democrat2017-07-26 23:00:35
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Russia and the Rebirth of History2017-07-26 23:00:01
There is no escape from historical existence. With all its contingencies, unexpected happenings, and mysteries, historical existence offers opportunit -
“Free Thoughts Rise Up”2017-07-26 13:00:53
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Manners, Humility, and Dignity2017-07-25 23:00:45
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Henry James and American Painting2017-07-25 23:00:44
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Can Only a God Save Us Now?2017-07-24 23:00:37
Western civilization has been gutted from within. At the core of this moral bankruptcy is a watered-down Christianity that lacks the conviction The p -
Trudeau’s Cognitive Dissonance: Euthanasia and the Holocaust2017-07-24 23:00:09
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Getting the Middle Ages Right: The Plight of the English Worker2017-07-23 23:05:04
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How Would Christopher Dawson Redeem the West?2017-07-23 23:00:35
Christopher Dawson held that the Christian religion created a distinctive culture that not only preceded, but has continued long after, the thirteenth -
“For Once, Then, Something”2017-07-23 15:00:12
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On Mysteries and Miracles2017-07-22 23:05:40
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St. Pius V and the Battle of Lepanto2017-07-22 23:00:48
Pope Pius, who had done more than anyone to make the Christian victory at Lepanto possible, is said to have burst into The post St. Pius V and the Ba
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The Crack in the Board2017-07-27 02:45:05
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Michael J. Matt Interviews Oxford's Dr. Joseph Shaw2017-07-25 11:04:34
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Homily at the Canonization of St. Thomas More: By Pope Pius XI2017-07-24 21:24:59
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The Catholic Position on Immigration: An Open Letter to Bishop Conley2017-07-22 18:18:39
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Brown Scapular2017-07-20 14:37:51
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The Garda Interviews: Michael Matt & Edward Pentin, Thomas Pink2017-07-18 22:37:22
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When Jesuits and Popes Dance With the Devil2017-07-17 14:16:48
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Pope Francis Opens Door to Non-Catholic Saints2017-07-12 10:39:52
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The Triumph of Lunacy and the Creation of a Counter-Reality2017-07-06 10:28:15
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“Fr. Hamel is still alive”2017-07-27 00:01:38
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A New – and Encouraging – Form of Collegiality?2017-07-27 00:00:04
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Elon Musk: Population problem is too few kids2017-07-26 00:01:51
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Post-Christian US: Superstitious and intolerant2017-07-26 00:01:47
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Congress turns to pro-family tax reform2017-07-26 00:01:30
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Vatican turns off its fountains2017-07-26 00:01:19
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What Fr. Arne Shaped2017-07-26 00:00:44
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Logical chickens coming home to roost… Is Francis planning to rescind Summorum Pontificum? Yesterday, July 26, Life Site published a piece by -
The Stumbling Block of the Papacy: Why Bergoglio doesn’t fit2017-07-25 09:13:59
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Italian Novus Ordo Priest: ‘Not even Cardinal Martini would have voted for Bergoglio in Conclave’2017-07-22 12:44:13
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Jesuit Superior “Fr.” Arturo Sosa visits Buddhist Temple2017-07-20 12:11:16
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“Cardinal” Müller Piles On, says Benedict XVI “Disappointed” at his Dismissal2017-07-19 09:57:12
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Novus Ordo Canonist: Benedict XVI is being positioned as Antipope to Francis2017-07-18 02:38:20
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Atheist Philosopher slams Francis: “Bergoglio is Not Concerned with the Salvation of Souls”2017-07-17 18:17:28
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Benedict XVI: Church is “On Verge of Capsizing”2017-07-15 22:57:48
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Francis posts “No Complaining” Sign on his Apartment Door2017-07-14 10:40:57
The “Pope” strikes again… No Joke: Francis posts “No Complaining” Sign on his Apartment Door You can’t make thi -
The Case of Pope Honorius I2017-07-12 22:20:09
Setting the record straight… The Case of Pope Honorius I These days, recognize-and-resist adherents are in an extremely difficult spot: They -
Evangelii Gaudium Reloaded: Francis’ Message to G20 Summit2017-07-11 21:35:21
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