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Spanish Judge Clears Artist Who Used Stolen Consecrated Hosts
The Religion Clause - Nov 18, 2016 at 6:05 am In Madrid, Spain, a trial court judge this week dismissed a suit which charges artist Abel Azcona with offending religious sentiments in violation of Spanish Penal Code Sec. 525...
When Mercy Pours from a Plastic Baby Shoe
CatholicMom.com - Nov 18, 2016 at 6:00 am Photo copyright 2016 Kaitlyn Mason. All rights reserved. Image created with Canva.
It was a tiny, plastic, light blue baby shoe. Its cash value was likely not more than about 10...
Pope criticises ‘legalism’ after cardinals’ request for clarification
Catholic Herald - Nov 18, 2016 at 6:00 am The debate over Amoris Laetitia has intensified, after Pope Francis suggested that some responses do not understand the document.
In an interview with the Italian newspaper...
Suit Challenging Indiana Anti-Discrimination Laws Moves Ahead
The Religion Clause - Nov 18, 2016 at 6:00 am As reported by the Indianapolis Star, an Indiana state trial court judge is allowing a lawsuit filed by three conservative advocacy organizations to move ahead. The suit...
Cardinal Antonelli turns 80, becoming ineligible to vote in next conclave
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 18, 2016 at 5:52 am Cardinal Ennio Antonelli, the retired president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, celebrates his 80th birthday today, and thus becomes ineligible to participate in a papal...
Cardinal-designate Tobin rejects criticism of Amoris Laetitia, calls for ‘healing’ after Trump victory
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 18, 2016 at 5:39 am Cardinal-designate Joseph Tobin defended Pope Francis against the four cardinals who have asked for clarification of Amoris Laetitia, in an interview with the British Catholic...
Highlights and legacy of the Year of Mercy
News.va - Nov 18, 2016 at 5:32 am (Vatican Radio) The Holy Door in St Peter’s Basilica will close this Sunday marking the end of the Jubilee of Mercy.
Over the past year dioceses around the world have organised...
Judge approves transfer of Archbishop Sheen’s remains to Peoria, to revive beatification cause
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 18, 2016 at 5:29 am A New York judge has ruled that the remains of Archbishop Fulton Sheen should be transferred from New York to Peoria: a move that could re-start the cause for the American prelate...
So what is a consistory, anyway?
EWTN - World Catholic News - Nov 18, 2016 at 5:26 am Rome, Italy, Nov 18, 2016 / 05:26 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- In a simple rite this Saturday, 17 prelates will receive a red biretta from Pope Francis and thus join the College of...
Russian Orthodox official sees Trump victory as sign of hope
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 18, 2016 at 5:18 am The chief ecumenical officer of the Russian Orthodox Church sees the presidential election of Donald Trump as a hopeful sign, which could produce an alliance between the US and...
Tour the foundry where the 'Holy Door' of Saint Peter’s Basilica was cast
News.va - Nov 18, 2016 at 5:12 am (Vatican Radio) On the 20th of November 2016 Pope Francis is set to close the 'Holy Door' of Saint Peter’s Basilica with its 16 bronze panels depicting the story of Jesus in his...
Immigration is a family issue – An interview with Archbishop Gomez
EWTN - US Latest News - Nov 18, 2016 at 5:02 am Baltimore, Md., Nov 18, 2016 / 05:02 am (EWTN News/CNA).- In the wake of the presidential election Catholics must remember that immigration is a global issue involving real...
Pope reacts to ‘rigid’ critics
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 18, 2016 at 4:56 am Pope Francis defended himself against critics in a lengthy interview with the Italian Catholic daily Avvenire.
Daily Gospel Reflection for November 18, 2016
CatholicMom.com - Nov 18, 2016 at 4:30 am
Today’s Gospel: Luke 19, 45-48
There are two things that come to mind for me in contemplating this very familiar story. The first is how the disciples did not recognize Jesus...
Francis:“The Church is not a football team in search of fans”
Vatican Insider - Nov 18, 2016 at 4:19 am “The Church is not a football team in search of fans.” This was Francis’ answer to a question put to him by Stefania Falasca, a columnist for Italian Catholic newspaper Avvenire,...
Immigration is a family issue – An interview with Archbishop Gomez
Catholic News Agency - General - Nov 18, 2016 at 4:02 am Baltimore, Md., Nov 18, 2016 / 03:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In the wake of the presidential election Catholics must remember that immigration is a global issue involving real...
Pope Francis tells business leaders: money must serve, not rule
Catholic Herald - Nov 18, 2016 at 3:59 am The Pope has advised business leaders that money is not “morally neutral”, emphasising the need for socially responsible banking and finance.
“Wealth is good when it is placed at...
My mother wanted you to be elected pope, new cardinal told Cardinal Bergoglio
Catholic Herald - Nov 18, 2016 at 3:33 am Pope Francis’s surprise pick for cardinal, American Archbishop Joseph Tobin, has said the US Church has four difficult years ahead as it tries to welcome to migrants and refugees...
Soon-to-be cardinal lauds Francis' focus on the pastoral dimension
Vatican Insider - Nov 18, 2016 at 3:12 am One of the 17 Catholic prelates who will be named a cardinal by Pope Francis on Saturday says the pontiff has expanded his own understanding of the diocesan bishop's role,...
Pope tells bishops to have compassion on those with failed marriages
EWTN - Vatican News - Nov 18, 2016 at 3:12 am Vatican City, Nov 18, 2016 / 03:12 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- On Friday Pope Francis stopped by a formation course for bishops on the new marriage nullity process, telling attendees...
