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Cross purposes: an explanation of the Russian Orthodox cross
The Deacon's Bench - Apr 25, 2014 at 9:14 am With events in Ukraine continuing to dominate the headlines, and crosses like the one above become more familiar, this item deserves some attention. An Eastern Rite friend posted...
Vulcan wishes in Rome
SQPN - Podcast Network - Apr 25, 2014 at 9:12 am John and Caroline Biskner traveled to Rome to celebrate their 10 year wedding anniversary. And they happen to be podcast listeners and fellow geeks! You can send me questions and...
The Canonizations by the Numbers
SQPN - Podcast Network - Apr 25, 2014 at 9:08 am The city of Rome is preparing for a MASSIVE turnout this weekend for the canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II. Fr. Roderick reports! You can send me questions and feedback...
Video: Your Questions about the Canonization of JXXIII and JPII
SQPN - Podcast Network - Apr 25, 2014 at 9:06 am I’m in Rome to report on the canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. You can send me questions and feedback via Facebook or @fatherroderick on Twitter!
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What’s this all about anyway?
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Apr 25, 2014 at 8:57 am I was asked, “What are all these Pope canonizations really about, anyway? Are they all saints? Paul VI? Every Pope? Except… like … any Pius? Really?”
I wrote about this a long...
Woman Who Killed Her Seven Babies, Packed Them in Boxes Headed to Court Next Week
LifeNews.com - Apr 25, 2014 at 8:49 am Although it’s been well over a week since the little bodies were first discovered and three days since Megan Huntsman appeared in Provo Fourth District Court, little, if anything...
Mexico Delegation Disappoints Pro-Abortion Lobby at UN Commission on Population and Development
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Apr 25, 2014 at 8:37 am By Sofia Martinez of the Alliance Defending Freedom Mexico’s participation during the 47th Session of the Commission on Population and Development left more than a few...
Murder of John Paul I — from the inside?
Catholic Hot Dish - Apr 25, 2014 at 8:33 am The pages are yellowing in the this English-translation of “The Last Pope” that I couldn’t resist in an antique store, and the copy looked as though it had never been touched....
12 Abortions for Every 15 Births in Mexico City Since Abortion Was Legalized
LifeNews.com - Apr 25, 2014 at 8:32 am The Mexican state has neglected its duties toward mothers. Without support from her family, her partner, or her government, abortion would seem to be the only “choice” for many...
Pope thanks Poland, Bergamo for gift of two great saints
EWTN - Vatican News - Apr 25, 2014 at 8:31 am Vatican City, Apr 25, 2014 / 08:31 am (EWTN News/CNA).- In messages to both residents of Poland and Bergamo, Pope Francis
conveyed his gratitude for Bl. John Paul II and John...
Pope thanks Poland, Bergamo for gift of two great saints
Catholic News Agency - General - Apr 25, 2014 at 8:31 am Vatican City, Apr 25, 2014 / 07:31 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In messages to both residents of Poland and Bergamo, Pope Francis conveyed his gratitude for Bl. John Paul II and John...
I Cried
CatholicMom.com - Apr 25, 2014 at 8:30 am I cried the morning we left Florida. Not just because I would no longer hear the waves lull me to sleep at night or watch the sunrise every morning. I cried because I found so...
Canonization: Vatican releases its official apps dedicated to Popes John Paul II and John XXIII
News.va - Apr 25, 2014 at 8:30 am (Vatican Radio) The Vatican has released details of two free apps on the figures of Blessed John Paul II and Blessed John XXIII ahead of Sunday’s canonization ceremony for the...
UN Uses LGBT Rights as 'Bargaining Chip' to Pressure Nations Into Abortion
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Apr 25, 2014 at 8:20 am By Elyssa Koren of the Alliance Defending Freedom United Nations Headquarters in New York City hosted the 47th session of the annual Commission on Population and Development (...
Make your way in the canonization with a new app: 'Santo Subito!' (Video)
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Apr 25, 2014 at 8:11 am With hundreds of thousands of pilgrims making their way to Rome, the app 'Santo Subito!' wants to make sure they all enjoy the canonization of John Paul II and John XXIII. To...
The life of John XXIII, from a small village to the Chair of Peter (Video)
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Apr 25, 2014 at 8:10 am In Church history, he's best regarded as a revolutionary leader. But John XXIII was at heart a man of the people. To view the video click here URL: http://www.romereports.com/...
Son of Floribeth Mora: I will forever be indebted to John Paul II (Video)
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Apr 25, 2014 at 8:08 am The healing of Floribeth Mora led the way to the canonization of John Paul II. Before the Catholic Church recognized it as a miracle, Mexican journalist Valentina Alazraki met...
Long Dissidence Phone Calls
Creative Minority Report - Apr 25, 2014 at 8:02 am I have waited to comment on this for a few days to let the facts shake out. It seems that they have shaken out to the maximum degree that the Pope will allow.Is it true that we...
Teachers protest new Catholic teacher contract prohibiting gay “lifestyles,” IVF
The Deacon's Bench - Apr 25, 2014 at 7:55 am You may remember when this made news a few weeks back. Now, some teachers are challenging the contract: About 60 people gathered Tuesday on Fountain Square to protest new...
