Archive for February 19, 2015

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Why this bishop is staying in Libya after the ISIS massacre

“I should stay! How can I leave the Christians alone?”  Read more

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Australians welcome appointment of new apostolic nuncio

Australia's Catholics have received with joy the news that Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed Archbishop Adolfo Yllana, a Filipino native,... Read more

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Communion for divorced and remarried? Africa's bishops have other concerns, cardinal says

A leading African cardinal says the continent's bishops want the upcoming Vatican synod to zero-in on strengthening the Church with... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope Francis' daily challenge: Who will you follow – God or the world?

In his homily Thursday Pope Francis said that every day we are faced with choices between good and evil, and... Read more

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Cardinal Dolan: ISIS threatens whole civilization – no one can be silent

With ISIS threatening all of human civilization, no one of any background or religion can remain silent, said Cardinal Timothy... Read more

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Not endorsement, but understanding – Pope Francis and married priests

While addressing the priests of the Diocese of Rome on Thursday, Pope Francis also responded to a question about married... Read more

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VIP treatment for LGBT group at the Vatican? Not really.

Vatican sources have cast doubt on reports of VIP treatment for New Ways Ministry, an American LGBT activist group that... Read more