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Obviously, journalists needed (trigger warning) to let Nat Hentoff speak for himself

GetReligion - Jan 14, 2017 at 10:00 am
If you really want to understand why the First Amendment radical Nat Hentoff was so controversial -- I mean, other than that whole Jewish, atheist, civil libertarian, left-wing,...

The Gist: It's Hip to be Catholic

CatholicMom.com - Jan 14, 2017 at 9:00 am
Photo courtesy of CatholicTV. Now in its sixth season, CatholicTV Network’s series for Catholic women, The Gist, airs every Tuesday morning at 11 AM Eastern. Tune in to...

Pope Francis meets with Abu Mazen: Other states should follow the Vatican’s example 

Vatican Insider - Jan 14, 2017 at 8:55 am
 “I hope other countries will follow the Vatican’s example and recognise the Palestinian State,” said Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) in an audience with the Pope...

Pope Francis baptizes babies from earthquake zones in Italy

EWTN - Vatican News - Jan 14, 2017 at 8:20 am
Vatican City, Jan 14, 2017 / 08:20 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- On Saturday, Pope Francis baptized 13 babies who survived the devastating earthquakes that struck Italy last year.

Bishops remain hopeful on immigration reform in a Trump presidency

EWTN - US Latest News - Jan 14, 2017 at 8:01 am
Washington D.C., Jan 14, 2017 / 08:01 am (EWTN News/CNA).- The upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump has raised questions about the future of immigration reform,...

Bankruptcy judge: Creditors committee can’t sue parishes, schools for transferred funds

The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jan 14, 2017 at 7:59 am
A federal court judge ruled Jan. 12 that a committee representing creditors of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis would not be permitted to file lawsuits against Catholic...

Middle East peace center of meeting between Francis, Abbas

EWTN - Vatican News - Jan 14, 2017 at 7:47 am
Vatican City, Jan 14, 2017 / 07:47 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited the Vatican Saturday before inaugurating his country's new embassy to the Holy...

Pope Francis meets with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas

News.va - Jan 14, 2017 at 7:38 am
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis met Saturday morning with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican. Following the audience, the Holy See Press Office issued the following...

Pope Francis prays for Christian unity to help those most in need

CatholicMom.com - Jan 14, 2017 at 7:30 am
In its first edition for 2017, the January The Pope Video, “Christians serving the challenges facing humanity,” seeks to motivate believers to work together to serve the neediest...

Bishops remain hopeful on immigration reform in a Trump presidency

Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 14, 2017 at 7:01 am
Washington D.C., Jan 14, 2017 / 06:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump has raised questions about the future of immigration reform,...

Melkite Bishop Nicholas to Visit Berkeley for Monthly Mission Liturgy

New Liturgical Movement - Jan 14, 2017 at 7:00 am
Bishop Nicholas Samra of the Melkite Eparchy of Newton, Massachusetts (which covers the whole of the United States) will visit the campus at Berkeley, California, for one of the...

Compassion should be heart of financial, political decisions, Pope says

EWTN - Vatican News - Jan 14, 2017 at 6:52 am
Vatican City, Jan 14, 2017 / 06:52 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Pope Francis Saturday warned of growing harmful trends throughout political and financial realms, pinning them on the...

Middle East peace center of meeting between Francis, Abbas

Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 14, 2017 at 6:47 am
Vatican City, Jan 14, 2017 / 05:47 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited the Vatican Saturday before inaugurating his country’s new embassy to the Holy...

Pope Francis: address to Global Foundation roundtable

News.va - Jan 14, 2017 at 6:16 am
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis received participants in the Roman Roundtable of the Global Foundation on Saturday. Based in Melbourne, Australia, the Global Foundation is a...

Compassion should be heart of financial, political decisions, Pope says

Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 14, 2017 at 5:52 am
Vatican City, Jan 14, 2017 / 04:52 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis Saturday warned of growing harmful trends throughout political and financial realms, pinning them on the...

Daily Gospel Reflection for January 14, 2017

CatholicMom.com - Jan 14, 2017 at 3:30 am
Today’s Gospel: Mark 2:13-17 In this passage we find Jesus being criticized by the Pharisees for spending time with sinners. His response, as always, is brilliant – “Those who are...

Amoris Laetitia: L'Osservatore Romano publishes guidelines offered by Maltese bishops 

Vatican Insider - Jan 14, 2017 at 3:14 am
"Akin  to  the  Magi,  who  took  a  different  route back  home  after  meeting  Jesus, (these  persons  –  at  times  after  a  strenuous  and  difficult  journey  – are  able ...

US Intelligence Officials reportedly Warn Israelis…

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jan 14, 2017 at 1:52 am
…against sharing their intel with Trump Administration. Meanwhile, our allies regard as about to be governed by a rogue regime. Brought to you by the Greatest Catholics of All...

What do you remember about your first Mass?

Catholic and Enjoying It! - Jan 14, 2017 at 1:21 am
Matt Swaim asks a bunch of converts, including Yr Obdt. Svt., that question over at the Coming Home Network. Feel free to add your own story in the comboxes below.

Ninevah 90 starts 13 February

What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jan 14, 2017 at 12:00 am
My friend Fr. Richard Heilman has an initiative which you should all know about. It starts one month from TODAY so this is time sensitive. It is called Ninevah 90. HERE Si vis...
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