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‘No one can replace a mother,’ Chilean inmate tells Pope Francis
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jan 16, 2018 at 5:09 pm When mothers are in prison, "children are the ones who suffer the most," a female inmate at San Joaquin Women's Prison told Pope Francis Jan. 16.
Jane Roe of Roe v. Wade Never Had an Abortion, Activists Exploited Her to Legalize Abortion
LifeNews.com - Jan 16, 2018 at 5:01 pm Each year, as we approach the anniversary of the hideous Roe v. Wade decision, Casey Mattox, an attorney with Alliance Defending Freedom, reminds us of a truth that probably 99%...
The surprising emotional benefits of banning sugar
Aleteia - Jan 16, 2018 at 5:00 pm Sugar and bacteria are intricately linked, and both affect your serotonin levels. At the very beginning of my pregnancy with my last baby, I attempted a Whole 30 for the first...
Here's the newest basilica in North America
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 16, 2018 at 4:59 pm Arlington, Va., Jan 16, 2018 / 03:59 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- St. Mary Catholic Church in Alexandria, the first permanent Catholic parish in Virginia, has a new name and a new...
Court Won’t Let Mother Abort Her 31-Week-Old Unborn Baby Just Because He’s Disabled
LifeNews.com - Jan 16, 2018 at 4:48 pm A high court in India protected a late-term unborn baby from abortion this week, ruling that the abortion would be too risky for the mother.
The Times of India reports the mother...
Bishop: Basilica title honors church’s role in diocese, nation’s founding
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jan 16, 2018 at 4:45 pm The Vatican's Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments declared St. Mary Church in Alexandria a minor basilica, Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington announced to...
‘Through eyes that have cried’
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Jan 16, 2018 at 4:43 pm “Hay muchas cosas que sólo pueden ser vistas a través de ojos que han llorado.”
“There are some things that can only be seen through eyes that have cried.”
This quote, attributed...
Pro-Abortion Feminist Trashes Chip and Joanna Gaines for Having 5 Kids: “That’s Irresponsible”
LifeNews.com - Jan 16, 2018 at 4:42 pm A pro-abortion feminist in Canada recently attacked reality show stars Chip and Joanna Gaines by claiming they are “irresponsible” for having a large family.
The hosts of HGTV’s “...
Irish bishop recalls Cranberries’ musician for her faith, inspiration
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jan 16, 2018 at 4:36 pm The Cranberries' frontwoman, Dolores O'Riordan, has been described as a woman of soul and courage by the bishop of Limerick, where she honed her musical talent at a Catholic...
Powerful piece on Emanuel AME jury foreman brings tears, and a lingering question
GetReligion - Jan 16, 2018 at 4:30 pm Beautifully written by @JenBerryHawes and be warned, you'll cry --> Summoned to History: Jury foreman, alternate in Dylann Roof trial speak publicly for the first time https://...
Young people at forefront of pro-life fight called ‘new Magi’ of movement
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Jan 16, 2018 at 4:24 pm CHICAGO — Over 5,000 people from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and other Midwestern states gathered Jan. 14 in Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago for the annual March for Life...
ASK FATHER: If I remember a sin after confessing, should I interrupt the priest and tell him?
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Jan 16, 2018 at 4:22 pm From a reader…
QUAERITUR:
If in Confession I forget a mortal sin (I do examine my conscience but my memory is bad), but then remember AFTER having told the priest that I have...
Vatican says Dutch politician’s honor was simply diplomatic protocol
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jan 16, 2018 at 4:16 pm The former Dutch minister of foreign trade and development received a papal honor as a matter of diplomatic courtesy and not because of her political views, which include support...
St Peter’s Square, 1956
New Liturgical Movement - Jan 16, 2018 at 4:00 pm Our thanks once again to Fr Alex Schrenk, a priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, this time for sharing with us this marvelous photo of seminarians of the North American College...
Pope begins seven-day pilgrimage to Chile, Peru
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jan 16, 2018 at 3:57 pm Pope Francis arrived in Santiago Jan. 15, the first stop on a seven-day, six-city visit to Peru and Chile, where he will take his message of hope to people on the margins of...
Pope Francis to Chile's bishops: 'the mission belongs to the entire Church'
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 16, 2018 at 3:52 pm Santiago, Chile, Jan 16, 2018 / 02:52 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis reminded the Chilean bishops of the importance of living out their priestly fatherhood united in mission...
Had Enough of 45 Years of Abortion? Here’s One Pro-Life Step to Take to Stop Abortion
LifeNews.com - Jan 16, 2018 at 3:41 pm The pro-life movement today has much to be proud of. Fourteen months ago, we elected a staunchly pro-life President who has already made purposeful use of his executive power, in...
Pope asks forgiveness from victims of clergy sex abuse in Chile
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Jan 16, 2018 at 3:19 pm Pope Francis, in his first formal speech in Chile, asked forgiveness from those who were sexually abused by priests.
Admit your wounds and receive mercy, Pope tells Chilean priests, religious
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 16, 2018 at 3:13 pm Santiago, Chile, Jan 16, 2018 / 02:13 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis said Tuesday that even amid the pain which results from sinfulness, the Church can still serve the world if...
Doc Wanted Parents to Abort 37-Week-Old Baby With Down Syndrome: “How Could Our Doctor Call My Baby Retarded?”
LifeNews.com - Jan 16, 2018 at 3:11 pm Iris Day was nearly full term when medical professionals suggested that her parents abort her.
According to the Daily Mail, Iris was diagnosed with Down syndrome at 37 weeks of...
