Archive for August 15, 2018

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Holy Snakes! A Marian feast day's strange, stunning miracle

Every year, on the Orthodox feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, a monastery on a Greek island experiences a... Read more

The Benedict XVI Institute's schola with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and Father Cassian outside San Quentin State Prison, Aug. 5, 2018. Photo courtesy of the Benedict XVI Institute.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Benedict XVI Institute At San Quentin

When the Benedict XVI Institute in San Francisco formed a choir to teach Gregorian chant and sacred music to interested... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope names long-time Vatican diplomat as deputy of Secretariat of State

Pope Francis Wednesday named Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra, a member of the Vatican diplomatic corps for over 25 years, the... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis entrusts those who are suffering to the Virgin Mary

On the Feast of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven, Pope Francis entrusted any person who is suffering, in mind... Read more

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Colorado baker back in court for declining gender transition cake

Less than three months after winning a Supreme Court case backing his religious freedom of expression, Colorado Christian cake artist... Read more

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By Ed Condon

What did Wuerl know about alleged abuser- and how did he respond?

Cardinal Donald Wuerl and the Diocese of Pittsburgh say that when the former Pittsburgh bishop approved the transfer of a... Read more

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Combat racism with a childlike spirit, Springfield priest says

A Mass in the Diocese of Springfield, Ill commemorated the anniversary of racially-motivated riots that destroyed black-owned business and homes... Read more

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Cardinal O’Malley will not attend World Meeting of Families

Cardinal Sean O’Malley, OFM Cap. of Boston will not be attending next week’s World Meeting of Families in Dublin due... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Bishop Trautman responds to release of Pennsylvania grand jury report

Bishop Donald Trautman responded Tuesday to the Pennsylvania grand jury report on allegations of clerical sex abuse of minors, saying... Read more

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How the Church could reach out to the children of priests

Discussions surrounding sexual abuse and immorality in the Church should also address the challenges and injustices facing children of priests... Read more