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In Central African Republic, government breakdown leaves Church as only viable institution

Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 8, 2014 at 3:59 pm
The Catholic Church is the only institution still functioning in the Central African Republic, Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala, Cameroon has said. "The state no longer exists...

Ontario Catholic schools cannot require students to attend Mass, court rules

Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 8, 2014 at 3:54 pm
Catholic schools in Ontario cannot require students to attend Mass, the Ontario Superior Court has ruled. Catholic high schools in Ontario are at times required to accept non-...

Born Eight Weeks Premature, Surprise Identical Quadruplets Growing Stronger Every Day

LifeNews.com - Apr 8, 2014 at 3:53 pm
Kimberly and Craig Fugate are the proud parents of identical quadruplets, who were born eight weeks premature. But the little tots are reportedly doing well and are growing...

Islamic censors allow 'Noah' into Egypt

Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 8, 2014 at 3:46 pm
Muslim censors have ruled that the film Noah, directed by Darren Aronofsky, can be shown in Egypt because it does not offend Islam. Noah has been banned from showings in Morocco,...

Forgiveness of sins comes only from Jesus, not from our conduct, Pope reminds congregation

Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 8, 2014 at 3:41 pm
"Christianity is not a philosophical doctrine," Pope Francis told his congregation at Mass on April 8. "It's not a program for life survival, or education, or ...

Ghosts in story on Catholic schools: real or imagined?

GetReligion - Apr 8, 2014 at 3:36 pm
I’m intrigued. That’s my reaction after reading a front-page New York Times story this week on Roman Catholic schools in the U.S. actively recruiting Chinese students — “and their...

Cathedral rector removed following abuse allegation

Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 8, 2014 at 3:30 pm
The rector of the cathedral in Scranton, Pennsylvania, has been removed from ministry following an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor. In 1998, Father Phillip Altavilla...

Francis documentary to be shown at John Paul II Film Festival

Catholic News Agency - General - Apr 8, 2014 at 3:24 pm
Miami, Fla., Apr 8, 2014 / 02:24 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The documentary “Francis: The Pope of the New World” will be shown on the big screen for the first time during the John Paul...

Jack Kevorkian’s Pro-Euthanasia Paintings Expected to Fetch $45,000 Each

LifeNews.com - Apr 8, 2014 at 3:21 pm
News that eleven of the late Jack Kevorkian’s paintings are up for sale in Los Angeles—at “upward of $45,000 per canvas”—are a reminder that long before there was Kermit Gosnell,...

Gay activists aim to shut down Oregon health food store over owner’s support for true marriage

LifeSiteNews - Apr 8, 2014 at 3:21 pm
by Kirsten Andersen PORTLAND, OR, April 8, 2014 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A soon-to-be opened natural foods store in Oregon is in danger of never opening its doors after homosexual...

Argentine prelate defends baptism of lesbian's child, raps media coverage

Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 8, 2014 at 2:52 pm
An Argentine archbishop has criticized media coverage of the baptism of a child who is being raised by lesbians. Archbishop Carlos Nanez of Cordoba said that the baptism of Umma...

‘Transgender’ police officer used discrimination complaint as ‘retaliation’: city investigation

LifeSiteNews - Apr 8, 2014 at 2:47 pm
by Catherine Briggs MIDDLETOWN, CT, April 8th, 2014, (LifeSiteNews.com) – After an investigation the city of Middletown, Connecticut has declared that a discrimination claim filed...

"At The Heart of It All Is Love"

Whispers in the Loggia - Apr 8, 2014 at 2:40 pm
As this Tuesday brings the 75th birthday of Edwin Cardinal O'Brien, we'd simply be remiss to let the moment pass without a due word.Bronx-born and West Point-trained, while the...

Patients in Belgium are Euthanized Without Consent, Half of Assisted Suicides Not Reported

LifeNews.com - Apr 8, 2014 at 2:38 pm
The recent video promoting the legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide, as shown on Vision TV, tells the story of people who want to die by euthanasia. When considering...

A career full of "first-rate performances": Mickey Rooney, RIP

Commonweal - Apr 8, 2014 at 2:38 pm
There's something unsettling about successful child actors, even the best ones -- especially the best ones. Watching them perform, I can't help thinking about the fact that they...

Who is responsible for Brendan Eich’s firing? They all are. We all are.

Catholic Vote - Apr 8, 2014 at 2:29 pm
I guess I should feel encouraged that some part of America is still uncomfortable with what happened to Brendan Eich last week. He was forced to step down as CEO of Mozilla (which...

Baby Boy Days After His Seven-Month-Pregnant Mom is Shot and Killed

LifeNews.com - Apr 8, 2014 at 2:16 pm
Sad news compounding an already terrible tragedy. The baby boy who was delivered after his seven-month-pregnant mother was shot and killed in Miami Gardens, has died. Nicknamed KJ...

Google bans erotic content from Play Store

LifeSiteNews - Apr 8, 2014 at 2:11 pm
by Dustin Siggins MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, April 8, 2014 (LifeSiteNews.com) -- Internet giant Google has announced it is revising content guidelines for apps and its Play Store that...

New iMass app, with complete texts of Missal, Breviary and Ritual - for Android, just in time for Holy Week

Rorate Coeli - Apr 8, 2014 at 2:09 pm
A few months ago Rorate Caeli announced the Rituale Romanum app that we had been working on. There was much excitement about the app, from everyone except those in charge of the...

Pope to say Mass of Lord’s Supper at rehab center for disabled persons

Catholic News Agency - General - Apr 8, 2014 at 2:02 pm
Vatican City, Apr 8, 2014 / 01:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- It was announced April 7 that Pope Francis will say the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday at a residential...
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