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Pope declares Mafia members excommunicated
The Deacon's Bench - Jun 21, 2014 at 1:34 pm Details, from Reuters: Pope Francis on Saturday took on one of Italy’s most dangerous organized crime groups, calling it an example of “the adoration of evil” and saying Mafiosi...
[Translate to English:] L'urlo di Francesco: "I mafiosi sono scomunicati"
Vatican Insider - Jun 21, 2014 at 1:10 pmASK FATHER: Excommunication after abortion and absolution
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jun 21, 2014 at 1:06 pm From a reader…
QUAERITUR:
When I was very far away from the Church in apostasy, I asked a girl to take emergency contraception (not sure if she was pregnant). I knew that this was...
Why Popes Resigning Should Be Rare
Opinionated Catholic - Jun 21, 2014 at 1:03 pm Over at Patheos there is is a post Popes Should Resign More Often that is worth a read . One Priest from South Carolina has registered some agreement with it . This argument has...
Brick by Brick: Fort Worth, TX … Rio Rancho, NM … Minneapolis, MN
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jun 21, 2014 at 12:34 pm I have had the following bits of good news, for your Brick by Brick file.
First,
Some encouraging news from the Diocese of Fort Worth that I hope you will share with your readers...
Pope slams mafia as 'adorers of evil'
Catholic News Agency - General - Jun 21, 2014 at 12:03 pm Vatican City, Jun 21, 2014 / 11:03 am (CNA).- In his homily at the Saturday evening vigil mass during his day trip to Italy’s southern Calabria region, Pope Francis denounced the...
Pope slams mafia as 'adorers of evil'
EWTN - Vatican News - Jun 21, 2014 at 12:03 pm Vatican City, Jun 21, 2014 / 12:03 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- In his homily at the Saturday evening vigil mass during his day trip to
Italy's southern Calabria region, Pope Francis...
Beyond Words with Mark Hart for June 22, 2014
CatholicMom.com - Jun 21, 2014 at 11:54 am
Mark Hart discusses the scriptures for Sunday’s Mass and helps us to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word.
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In Calabria, The Pope's Bomb – "The Mafia Is Excommunicated"
Whispers in the Loggia - Jun 21, 2014 at 11:25 am Even as today's papal visit to Cassano all'Ionio saw Francis deliver moving messages to prisoners and priests alike, as expected, the day's headline came elsewhere.Closing out the...
Pope: mafiosi are excommunicated, not in communion with God
News.va - Jun 21, 2014 at 11:17 am
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis concluded his one-day trip to the southern Italian region of Calabria with strong words against the Calabrian mafia, calling it “adoration of evil...
Fraternity of St Peter celebrates life of slain Phoenix priest
EWTN - US Latest News - Jun 21, 2014 at 10:39 am Salina, Kan., Jun 21, 2014 / 10:39 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- The twin steeples of Sacred Heart Catholic Church tower over the green summer cornfields just outside of Paxico, Kansas.
Food Stamps and Fox News' Cultural Project
Commonweal - Jun 21, 2014 at 10:18 am I’ve been thinking for a while now of the moral function of Fox News. Its critics are right when they observe that it does something other than journalism. In reality it serves as...
Pope Francis condemns Calabrian mafia as 'adoration of evil'
News.va - Jun 21, 2014 at 10:17 am
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis concluded his one-day trip to the southern Italian region of Calabria with strong words against the Calabrian mafia, saying that it is "adoration of...
My unexpected miracle healing (part three): healing inside and out
CatholicMom.com - Jun 21, 2014 at 9:54 am When I walked out of Holy Family church that Sunday after having my throat blessed (see previous post), I had no idea what to expect. Over the past four years I had come to accept...
Pope Francis: the joy of priesthood and the beauty of fraternity
News.va - Jun 21, 2014 at 8:52 am (Vatican Radio) “I have very much desired this meeting with you who bear the daily burden of parish work” Pope Francis said on Saturday, greeting the priests of the Diocese of...
Pope addresses prisoners during pastoral visit to Calabria
News.va - Jun 21, 2014 at 8:30 am (Vatican Radio) The journey towards reintegration into society, said Pope Francis, demands an encounter with God who loves us, knows us, and forgives our sins.
This was one of the...
Pope Francis goes to Calabria, Italy
News.va - Jun 21, 2014 at 8:30 am (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis travels to Italy’s southern region of Calabria Saturday for a 12 hour pastoral visit that includes six stops, two speeches and an outdoor mass. Upon...
Supporters from around the US rally for marriage
EWTN - US Latest News - Jun 21, 2014 at 8:01 am Washington D.C., Jun 21, 2014 / 08:01 am (EWTN News/CNA).-
Defenders of marriage from around the United States came to Washington, D.C. Thursday for the March for Marriage to...
Supporters from around the US rally for marriage
Catholic News Agency - General - Jun 21, 2014 at 8:01 am Washington D.C., Jun 21, 2014 / 07:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Defenders of marriage from around the United States came to Washington, D.C. Thursday for the March for Marriage to...
Giveaway: Pregnant Moms Prize Pack
CatholicMom.com - Jun 21, 2014 at 8:00 am We’ve taken a break from our weekly giveaways this summer, but when the chance came up to share these great resources and prizes for pregnant moms…well, we just couldn’t resist....
