Archive for August 2, 2015

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By Kevin J. Jones

Why the effort to make gay marriage sacramental won't work

Dissenting Catholic groups have called for gay marriage to be recognized as a sacrament, but Catholic theology has a clear... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

A childhood friendship that shaped JPII's love for the Jewish community

Saint John Paul II's historic embrace of former chief rabbi of Rome Elio Toaff welcomes visitors to a new Vatican... Read more

Pope Francis delivers an Angelus address in St. Peter's Square, June 15, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope: In Confession we encounter God's immense mercy

Delivering his weekly Angelus address in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Francis said that while everyone feels shame before... Read more