Archive for November 7, 2013

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Pornography, liturgy among topics at upcoming bishops' meeting

When bishops from across the country gather in Baltimore next week, they will consider issuing a formal statement on pornography... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Vatican bureaucracy can leave Popes uninformed, JPII secretary reveals

At times, Blessed Pope John Paul II was not well informed by his associates, according to Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz of... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Supreme Court case examines prayer at public meetings

A case before the U.S. Supreme Court is considering the ability of a town in New York to open meetings... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Themes for upcoming World Youth Days announced

Earlier today it was disclosed that Pope Francis has decided on the themes of the next three World Youth Days,... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Centuries later, Bernini's angels captivate amid restoration

Artists restoring key sculptures in the Vatican Museums, including some by famed Italian Gian Lorenzo Bernini, stress that the figures... Read more

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By Elise Harris

God is one who searches for the lost, Pope Francis says

In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the parables of the lost sheep and coin from the day’s readings,... Read more

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Legion of Christ general counselor resigns

Father Deomar De Guedes has resigned as a general counselor of the Legionaries of Christ, citing a lack of energy... Read more

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Pope's words should be read in context of the Church, scholar says

In a new column for CNA, a theology professor and author says that the Pope’s recent interviews need to be... Read more

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Catholic scholars voice concern over Common Core curriculum

More than 130 leading Catholic scholars have signed a letter to the U.S. bishops criticizing the Common Core State Standards... Read more

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Bl Junipero Serra biography ignores priest's heroism, critic says

A new biography of Blessed Junipero Serra, the Franciscan priest who founded many Catholic missions in 18th century California, shows... Read more