Archive for September 23, 2014

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Vatican marriage commission could drop mandatory appeal for annulments

After it was announced that Pope Francis had appointed a commission to study a reform of the process of marriage... Read more

Cardinal Raymond Burke, prefect of the Apostolic Signatura, speaks with CNA Sept. 15, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Cardinal Burke: Media hijacking Synod on the Family

Next month's Synod on the Family has undergone an attempted hijacking by some media sources, which are fueling expectations that... Read more

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Don't overcomplicate the Christian life, Pope Francis warns

Pope Francis resumed daily Mass Tuesday after his papal visit to Albania, telling those present that living the Christian life... Read more

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The Middle East: A deficiency of love, says Lebanese speaker

Beneath the complex and violent situation in the Middle East lies a deficiency of love, said Lebanese-born Christian André Houssney... Read more

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'Pope's mailmen' deliver dreams of 70,000 students to the Vatican

Nicknamed “the Pope’s mailmen,” a group of five Argentinean fathers traveled on bicycle from Buenos Aires to the Vatican to... Read more

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'You are not alone': Social media campaign supports persecuted Christians

Thousands of believers have come together to offer support for persecuted Christians in the Middle East, inspired by the words... Read more

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Vatican, SSPX officials resume meetings on doctrinal issues

Officials of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith met with representatives of the Society of St. Pius X... Read more

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Jesus is 'waiting to be recognized in migrants,' Pope stresses

All Christians must recognize Jesus Christ in migrants and refugees, and welcome them with “respect and solidarity” while avoiding “suspicion... Read more

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Former Dominican Republic nuncio on house arrest over sex abuse charges

The Holy See press officer announced Tuesday that Jozef Wesolowski, the former apostolic nuncio to the Dominican Republic who was... Read more