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Pope Francis sends video message ahead of Egypt visit
News.va - Apr 25, 2017 at 5:50 am (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has sent a video message to the people of Egypt ahead of his Apostolic Journey to the country, saying the “world needs peace, love and mercy”.
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Pope Francis: Gospel must be proclaimed with humility
News.va - Apr 25, 2017 at 5:50 am (Vatican Radio) The Gospel must be proclaimed with humility, overcoming the temptation of pride. That was the exhortation of Pope Francis at the morning Mass at Casa Santa Marta,...
Norcia monastery to move outside town
Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 25, 2017 at 5:24 am The Benedictine monks who established a community in Norcia in 2000 have announced plans to move out of the town, to set up a new monastery in the neighboring hills.
Indian archbishop accuses of attempting to poison former archdiocesan spokesman
Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 25, 2017 at 5:14 am An Indian priest has filed a criminal complaint alleging that his archbishop attemped to poison him, in a bizarre legal case.
Tight security, a ‘new normal,’ for papal trip to Egypt
Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 25, 2017 at 5:07 am Security will be tight when Pope Francis travels to Egypt on April 28, presidential spokesman Greg Burke told reporters, but there are no specific threats.
Catholic bishops deplore failure to find consensus in Democratic Republic of Congo
Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 25, 2017 at 5:02 am The Catholic bishops of the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for an end to a political impasse, which now threatens plans for new presidential elections this year.
Council of Cardinals studying tribunals, staffing issues
Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 25, 2017 at 4:55 am The Council of Cardinals is studying the work of the Vatican tribunals, and addressing questions about Vatican staff appointments, in meetings with Pope Francis this week.
Pope Francis: Mercy opens the door to understanding the mystery of God
Catholic Herald - Apr 25, 2017 at 4:54 am Mercy is a true form of knowledge that allows men and women to understand the mystery of God’s love for humanity, Pope Francis said.
Having experienced forgiveness, Christians...
Catholic vote divided in French presidential run-off
Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 25, 2017 at 4:51 am Catholic voters have no clear-cut preference in the French presidential election, which now pits Emmanuel Macron against Marine Le Pen, according to opinion polls.
Pope sends letter to Cardinal Rodé for Madonna of Scutari anniversary
News.va - Apr 25, 2017 at 4:41 am (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has sent a letter to Cardinal Franc Rodé, CM, his special envoy at the celebration of the 550th anniversary of the Madonna of Shkodra’s arrival in...
Fifty years ago, Colorado became the first state to legalize abortion
EWTN - US Latest News - Apr 25, 2017 at 4:38 am Denver, Colo., Apr 25, 2017 / 04:38 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- April 25 marks 50 years since Colorado became the first state in the U.S. to legalize abortion. In a statement released...
Daily Gospel Reflection for April 25, 2017 - St. Mark
CatholicMom.com - Apr 25, 2017 at 3:30 am Today’s Gospel: Mark 16:15-20Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist
“Go into the whole world.” “Proclaim the Gospel.” “They went forth and preached.” This Gospel passage from Mark could...
Cardinal Nicora, expert in law and finance, dies at 80
Catholic Herald - Apr 25, 2017 at 3:11 am Italian Cardinal Attilio Nicora, who died on April 22 at the age of 80, served the Vatican and the Catholic Church in Italy with his “unique expertise,” attention to detail and...
Pope Francis celebrates funeral rites for Cardinal Nicora
News.va - Apr 25, 2017 at 3:00 am (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis celebrated the funeral rites for Cardinal Attilio Nicora in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday.
Cardinal Nicora, the former president of the Vatican’s...
Procreation: Still the Primary End of Marriage
Crisis Magazine - Church - Apr 25, 2017 at 2:50 am
“The primary end of marriage is the procreation and education of children; its secondary end is mutual help and the allaying of concupiscence.” (Canon 1013, 1917 Code of Canon...
The Three Books I’m Going to Read Next
Crisis Magazine - Church - Apr 25, 2017 at 2:45 am
“The medium is the message.” ~ Marshall McLuhan
I toss that McLuhan quotation up there as if I understood what it means, but I’m no better off than the poor schlemiel in Woody...
Medicines in Literature Not All Doctors Prescribe
Crisis Magazine - Church - Apr 25, 2017 at 2:40 am
The modern world approaches many problems with the outlook of a therapeutic society. For every ailment, complaint, or difficulty, it prescribes medication, some drug to change...
America magazine…
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Apr 25, 2017 at 2:30 am …on the abortion absolutist stupidity of the Democrats. Meanwhile, Catholic senator Dick Durbin commands prolife Dems to ignore their conscience and knuckle under with an edict...
