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The Pope’s “Humanum” Conference: An Interview with Dr. Helen Alvaré
Brandon Vogt - Nov 5, 2014 at 8:08 am
Many Christians are buzzing about an exciting new conference that will be held at the Vatican from November 17-19. It’s called “Humanum” and it will bring together dozens of...
Flannery O’Connor added to American Poet’s Corner at Episcopal cathedral
The Deacon's Bench - Nov 5, 2014 at 8:06 am Details: The writer Flannery O’Connor was inducted into The American Poet’s Corner at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City on Sunday, November 2nd, 2014. The...
MassLive.com offers a rare glimpse into the life of an African-American Catholic priest
GetReligion - Nov 5, 2014 at 8:00 am MassLive.com, which I praised in this space a couple months back for Ann-Gerard Flynn's thoughtful piece on locals' veneration of a touring relic of St. Anthony, has shown once...
Holy See Clarifies Rules on Retirement for Bishops, Cardinals
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Nov 5, 2014 at 7:59 am The Holy See today announced changes or confirmations of Church law governing the resignation of diocesan bishops: ordinaries, coadjutors, and auxiliaries. Cardinals who head...
An Interview with Peter Kwasniewski, On His New Book of Sacred Music
New Liturgical Movement - Nov 5, 2014 at 7:53 am Among his many other talents, Dr Peter Kwasniewski, who has made so many valuable contributions to this site over the last year and half, also composes sacred music of many...
Pope Francis: Church Tribunals must serve justice in marriage cases
News.va - Nov 5, 2014 at 7:35 am (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Wednesday spoke about the importance of fairness and accessibility in the proceedings of Church Tribunals trying to adjudicate the validity of...
Murder of two Christians by mob in Pakistan condemned by human rights group
Catholic Herald - Nov 5, 2014 at 7:34 am Human rights groups have condemned the murder of two Christians in Pakistan who were murdered by a mob after being accused of blasphemy.
He incident took place yesterday in the...
The Church Chooses Death With Dignity
Creative Minority Report - Nov 5, 2014 at 7:21 am After a long and arduous 2,000 year battle with principalities and powers and after 50 years of visible decline, the Catholic Church has decided to end its own life. The Catholic...
#YouAreKnown
CatholicMom.com - Nov 5, 2014 at 7:00 am
“Works of love directed to one’s neighbor are the most perfect external manifestation of the interior grace of the Spirit.”
— Pope Francis
This summer I traveled down the Danube...
Nothing Accidental about This Awesome Novel
Snoring Scholar - Nov 5, 2014 at 6:30 am I read a lot of books.
Just yesterday, at the post office, the new lady (who will be new for at least another year in our small town, because she hasn’t been there for 10 years...
Atheist Dialogues
Dominicana - Nov 5, 2014 at 6:30 am Why does Pope Francis reach out to atheists? If every conversation is a two-way street, then you’d think this is one dialogue that would go nowhere fast. On paper or in person, “...
Maybe We All Should Have Been Forced to Contribute to Sandra Fluke's Campaign
Creative Minority Report - Nov 5, 2014 at 6:30 am Awww. Sandra Fluke, the heroine who bravely battled the mean ol' uber-Catholic Georgetown University on the issue of spotting her some cash so she could climb into bed with people...
Pro-Life Talk at Seattle University Sees Student Backlash
Catholic Education Daily - Nov 5, 2014 at 6:23 am Seattle University’s Students for Life club recently hosted Serrin Foster, president of Feminists for Life, an organization dedicated to providing resources and alternative...
Pope Francis explains why the Church is both hierarchical and maternal (Video)
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Nov 5, 2014 at 6:21 am To view the video click here.
Results On Ballot Issues of Interest
The Religion Clause - Nov 5, 2014 at 6:20 am Here are unofficial voting results from yesterday on several ballot issues of interest to Religion Clause readers:Alabama Issue 1 adding a state constitutional amendment banning...
New Nursing Majors to Receive Free Senior Year at University of Mary
Catholic Education Daily - Nov 5, 2014 at 6:20 am The University of Mary (U Mary) in Bismarck, N.D.,recently announced the reception of a $10 million donation from Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI). The funding, according to the...
Many Polling Places Are In Houses of Worship
The Religion Clause - Nov 5, 2014 at 6:15 am Yesterday's Houston Chronicle explores the widespread practice of using churches and other houses of worship as polling places. Reporting on one Texas county, the paper says:As...
Priest in Liberia: Every day, I would hear of another death caused by Ebola (Video)
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Nov 5, 2014 at 6:11 am To view the video click here.
Sport Offers ‘Opportunity to Love, Sacrifice,’ Says Belmont Abbey President
Catholic Education Daily - Nov 5, 2014 at 6:11 am “Sport, properly directed, develops character, makes a man courageous, a generous loser, and a gracious victor,” said Dr. Bill Thierfelder, quoting Pope Pius XII in a recent...
Belgium's Top Administrative Court Invalidates School Bans On Religious Headwear
The Religion Clause - Nov 5, 2014 at 6:10 am Strasbourg Observers blog reported yesterday on two Oct. 14 decisions by Belgium's Council of State (its highest administrative court) invalidating school regulations that banned...
