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Peace through Mercy
Integrated Catholic Life - Apr 27, 2014 at 11:01 pm My devotion to the Divine Mercy Chaplet goes back to my early days of Catholicism, when it was included on the CD from Catholicity that I used to learn the rosary. For one thing,...
Morning Catholic must-reads: 28/04/14
Catholic Herald - Apr 27, 2014 at 11:00 pm The Church in Iraq is “facing a disaster” because of a “terrifying” exodus of Christians from the country, Chaldean Patriarch Louis Sako has said.
Pope Francis has persuaded the...
Wait, They Can Smoke in Prison But We Can't Say "No" to Abortifacients
Creative Minority Report - Apr 27, 2014 at 10:41 pm The 8th Circuit Court has ruled in favor of the Native American Council of Tribes v. Weber, stating that South Dakota correctional officials violated the religious liberty of...
How dumb are Americans when it comes to religion? Very.
The Deacon's Bench - Apr 27, 2014 at 7:30 pm I’ve said it before: I think journalism students in the 21st century should be required to study and have a working knowledge of world religions. Based on this, maybe that should...
U.S. Congressman on Canonizations: 'It's a Great Day to Be A Catholic"
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Apr 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm Over 90 delegations from around the world were present at the canonization of two Popes who revolutionized the Church in the 20th century. Among them was the delegation from the...
A new pope-themed gelato flavor, specially for the canonization (Video)
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Apr 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm To view the video click here.
Cardinals' Commission Overlooking 'Vatican Bank' Reform Draws Up Guidelines for Action
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Apr 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm The Supervisory Commission of Cardinals on the Institute for the Works of Religion -- popularly known as the Vatican Bank -- met this morning in order to “draw up guidelines for...
Spanish King and Queen Visit Pope Francis
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Apr 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm This morning, Pope Francis received in audience King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain, in his study adjacent to Paul VI hall at the Vatican. The royals went on to meet with...
Pope Visited by Prime Minister of Ukraine
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Apr 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm The prime minister of Ukraine, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, was received in audience Saturday by Pope Francis. He subsequently went on to meet with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro...
Pope Calls Argentine Priest to Thank Him for Serving Poor
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Apr 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm Pope Francis has made another surprise call, this time to a parish priest within the poor district of Rosario, Argentina’s third largest city, to thank him for helping the poor,...
Pope Sends Video Message to Argentina Youth Day
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Apr 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm Pope Francis has urged Argentina’s young people to “be the Church” and to trust in God’s mercy. He posed this question in a video message that was broadcasted in Buenos Aires...
4th Meeting of Francis' Council of Cardinals Is Underway
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Apr 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm A fourth meeting of Francis' council of eight cardinals has begun this morning at the Vatican and will continue through Wednesday. Their third meeting took place in February. It...
At the canonizations: “I wanted to minister literally to the fringes”
The Deacon's Bench - Apr 27, 2014 at 6:56 pm CNS wrote about the extraordinary number of people who attended the canonizations this morning—and spoke with a certain deacon who said something wise and, in fact, moving: About...
The Weekly Francis – Volume 56 – 27 April 2014
The Curt Jester - Apr 27, 2014 at 6:15 pm This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 12 April 2014 to 27 April 2014.
The Weekly Francis is a compilation of the Holy Father’s...
The Weekly Francis – 27 April 2014
Jimmy Akin.org - Apr 27, 2014 at 6:07 pm This version of The Weekly Francis covers material released in the last week from 12 April 2014 to 27 April 2014.
Regina Cæli
21 April 2014, Easter Monday
General Audiences
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Rome: Day 4 – Of friends and rain and hammer handles and ox tails
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Apr 27, 2014 at 4:46 pm “But Father! But Father!”, I can hear most of you saying. “We don’t care about no stickin’ Collect for Low Sunday and infants, blah blah blah. You are in Rome! What did you eat?”...
Former Swiss Guard recalls John Paul II's love for humanity
Catholic News Agency - General - Apr 27, 2014 at 4:07 pm Washington D.C., Apr 27, 2014 / 03:07 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The life of St. John Paul II was characterized by an intense love for both God and the human person, reflected a former...
Dublin’s archbishop supports discussion of married priests
The Deacon's Bench - Apr 27, 2014 at 3:27 pm Details: The Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, has backed the Pope’s call for open and immediate discussion on married priests. Dr Martin told an Easter service at Dublin’s...
Candle-bearer holds prayers in her heart during canonization
Catholic News Agency - General - Apr 27, 2014 at 3:05 pm Vatican City, Apr 27, 2014 / 02:05 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- One young woman's participation in today's canonization liturgy offered a special opportunity for intercessory prayer....
