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Scottish archbishop says cardinal blocked plans for abuse investigation
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Aug 26, 2013 at 2:36 pm MANCHESTER, England — A disgraced Scottish cardinal halted a plan to allow independent investigators to examine church child abuse files, said a retired archbishop.
In a letter to...
Priest from Argentine slums brings residents' gifts to Pope
Catholic Culture - World News - Aug 26, 2013 at 2:20 pm A priest who serves in the slums of Buenos Aires visited Pope Francis this past weekend, carrying a heavy suitcase full of notes and gifts from residents to their former ...
Pope celebrates morning Mass using hosts made by Argentine prisoners
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Aug 26, 2013 at 2:19 pm VATICAN CITY — During summer vacation season, when there is no congregation of Vatican workers and no homily, Pope Francis continues to celebrate daily Mass in his residence and,...
Vatican journalist charges a member of papal reform committee could be tied to Vatileaks
Catholic Culture - World News - Aug 26, 2013 at 2:16 pm An influential Vatican journalist has written that a member of the 8-member committee appointed by Pope Francis in July to help reforms in the Vatican's economic activities may...
Pro-Lifers March for Life And Then Go Home, New Effort Changes That
LifeNews.com - Aug 26, 2013 at 2:14 pm With attendance estimated to range between 200,000 to 500,000, the March for Life is the largest annual civil rights event in the world.
For 40 years, founder Nellie Gray...
Gearing up for a 33 Day Rosary Challenge
CatholicMom.com - Aug 26, 2013 at 2:00 pm
33 Day Rosary Challenge
Last week, I received an email from my friend David Calvillo, author of the book Real Men Pray the Rosary. David’s email held an invitation to join him...
Dying Girl Who Got Lung Transplant After Sebelius Denied It Will Leave Hospital
LifeNews.com - Aug 26, 2013 at 1:57 pm The dying girl who needed a lung transplant and only had weeks to live will leave a Philadelphia hospital after getting the transplant she desperately needed.
Sarah Murnaghan,...
QUAERITUR: Women should cover their heads, not just in church, but all the time?
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Aug 26, 2013 at 1:55 pm From a reader:
I am a traditional Catholic woman (attend an ICKSP oratory) and always cover my hair when in a church. I was taught that 1 Corinthians 11 is referring to women...
Turkey: Could the Gülen movement help bring about Erdoğan’s downfall?
Vatican Insider - Aug 26, 2013 at 1:37 pmConstant change
St. Louis Areopagus - Archdiocesan Blog - Aug 26, 2013 at 1:34 pm “The only thing that is constant is change.” Ain’t that the truth. Especially nowadays with all the technology advancements. Just when I figured out how to use my TV remote or...
Pope adds bishop to staff of top Vatican tribunal
Catholic Culture - World News - Aug 26, 2013 at 1:34 pm Pope Francis has named Bishop Giuseppe Sciacca as adjunct secretary of the Apostolic Signatura.
Bishop Sciacca, a 58-year old Italian, had been the secretary of the Governorate...
QUAERITUR: The GIRM is silent about a couple things. Fr. Z says “So what?!”
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Aug 26, 2013 at 1:26 pm From a reader:
#1: Some persons make the Sign of the Cross when the priest closes the Act of Penitence (‘May Almighty God have mercy on us . . . ‘), but this is not mentioned in...
Mostly Dead Patients Are Not In Fact Dead
Creative Minority Report - Aug 26, 2013 at 1:20 pm Hey, you know all those people who've been declared to be in a vegetative state and then starved to death. Well, it turns out that they may not have...uhm...technically...been in...
Jimmy Akin: “It is the anniversary of my wife’s death…”
The Deacon's Bench - Aug 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm Jimmy Akin writes, from a deep well: Every year in August I have a series of special days. First, the 22nd (Queenship of Mary) is the anniversary of my reception into the Church...
Pope Francis thanks Rio governor for warm welcome at WYD
Catholic News Agency - General - Aug 26, 2013 at 1:02 pm Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug 26, 2013 / 12:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has received a letter from Pope Francis offering thanks for the city’s...
Woman drinks water from a Muslim’s cup … death sentence.
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Aug 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm In the New York Post I saw an article about a Christian woman who was sentenced to death for drinking water from a cup owned by a practitioner of the Religion of Peace.
Sentenced...
Encounter Weekend 2013... "May His Force Be With You!"
Archdiocese of Saint Louis - Aug 26, 2013 at 12:53 pm Attention Boy & Venture Scouts... Come and experience a weekend of camping and outdoor fun with friends, challenging games, hiking, and Activity Stations in the woods. Enjoy...
Nebraska Abortions Fall to 20-Year Low After Passage of Pro-Life Laws
LifeNews.com - Aug 26, 2013 at 12:38 pm Nebraska has seen the number of abortions in the state fall to new lows following the passage of pro-life laws, including one that essentially forced one abortion practitioner to...
Pro-lifers rally outside ‘House of Horrors’ clinic, demand release of Gosnell victims’ bodies
LifeSiteNews - Aug 26, 2013 at 12:33 pm by Cheryl Sullenger Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 26, 2013 (OperationRescue.org) — A coalition of pro-life groups gathered in Philadelphia Sunday evening to call on the Philadelphia...
Five Things To Remember On Aug. 26
USCCB Media Blog - Aug 26, 2013 at 12:32 pm 1. With Labor Day just a week away, be sure to read Bishop Stephen Blaire's Labor Day Statement, which has been released by the USCCB. It focuses on income inequality and its...
