Archive for June 18, 2017

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By Mary Farrow

Why married priests won't really fix the shortage

In 1970, there was one priest for every 800 Catholics in the United States.    Read more

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New Hampshire diocese becomes latest to restore order of sacraments

In the name of raising up lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ, another U.S. Latin-rite diocese has decided to restore confirmation... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope asks for moment of silence for victims of Portugal forest fires

Sunday, following the Angelus, Pope Francis asked pilgrims in St. Peter's Square to pause for a silent moment of prayer... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass for Corpus Christi at the Basilica of St John Lateran in Rome, June 18, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope on Corpus Christi: In the Eucharist, we remember God's love

For the observance of the feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, Pope Francis said the Eucharist helps us to remember... Read more