Archive for December 18, 2013

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By Elise Harris,Carl Bunderson,Kevin J. Jones

Respond to divorced Catholics with love, theologians urge

The Catholic Church must reach out to Catholics who are divorced and remarried to let them know they are welcome... Read more

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Pope urges Curial officials to hear confessions at local parish

Pope Francis has strongly encouraged the bishops and cardinals of the Roman Curia to spend time hearing confessions weekly at... Read more

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Archbishop Chaput says five Philly priests unfit for ministry

Continuing the Philadelphia archdiocese's response to a grand jury report on sex abuse or misconduct by clergy, Archbishop Charles J.... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Minn. auxiliary bishop looks forward to sharing Christ's light

Bishop Andrew Cozzens, who was consecrated an auxiliary bishop of the Saint Paul and Minneapolis archdiocese Dec. 9, is excited... Read more

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Pope: A Christian refusing to serve others is a 'pagan'

In his Wednesday general audience this morning, Pope Francis stressed the importance of humility and service in the Christian life.  Read more

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Bishop Deeley appointed head of Maine's Portland diocese

Pope Francis today appointed Bishop Robert Deeley, who has been an auxiliary bishop of Boston for the past year, as... Read more

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Pope Francis sends Christmas presents to 2,000 poor immigrants

Two thousand immigrants at a shelter near the Vatican received simple Christmas presents from Pope Francis on the evening of... Read more

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Bishops of Mexico to celebrate Christmas Mass in prisons

Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City will inaugurate a series of Masses on Dec.18 that will be celebrated during... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Health group slams push for abortion in Catholic hospitals

The New York Times was “inaccurate and irresponsible” to claim that Catholic hospitals' refusal to perform abortions threatens pregnant mothers... Read more