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80% of Syrian Christians support Assad, says bishop
Catholic Culture - World News - Mar 17, 2016 at 4:46 am While “we will not say he is an angel,” Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is not a “demon,” the Chaldean Catholic bishop of Aleppo told journalists in ...
Pope-emeritus: Francis teaches need for God's mercy
News.va - Mar 17, 2016 at 4:44 am (Vatican Radio) Pope-emeritus Benedict XVI has given a very rare public interview to the newspaper of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, Avvenire.
Conducted by renowned theologian,...
Daily Gospel Reflection for March 17, 2016
CatholicMom.com - Mar 17, 2016 at 4:30 am
Today’s Gospel: John 8, 51-59
In the Gospel today, we see that Jesus has returned to the temple to preach to the people. He spoke to the people about who he was, a truth which...
Morning Catholic must-reads: 17/03/16
Catholic Herald - Mar 17, 2016 at 4:09 am The Pope’s apostolic exhortation on the family synod could be published on Saturday, Cardinal Walter Kasper has said.
Islam owes its survival to a Christian king, the Grand Imam...
Patrick: the saint who knew what it was like to be a slave
EWTN - US Latest News - Mar 17, 2016 at 4:04 am Washington D.C., Mar 17, 2016 / 04:04 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Many know that Saint Patrick, bishop and missionary to Ireland, was once
a slave – but few know of his heartfelt plea...
Patrick: the saint who knew what it was like to be a slave
Catholic News Agency - General - Mar 17, 2016 at 4:04 am Washington D.C., Mar 17, 2016 / 03:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Many know that Saint Patrick, bishop and missionary to Ireland, was once a slave – but few know of his heartfelt plea on...
Leading Indian cardinal concerned about fundamentalist Hindu influence
Catholic Culture - World News - Mar 17, 2016 at 4:03 am The president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India expressed concern recently about an “aggressive minority” of Hindu fundamentalists who do not respect the ...
Card. Dolan: “Where’s the Catholic Sandy Koufax?”
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Mar 17, 2016 at 4:00 am Because it is Spring (or close enough) and because in Spring all right-thinking souls turn their thoughts and hopes once again to that summa of sports, baseball, and because the...
Pope appeals to leaders to open hearts, borders to migrants
Catholic Culture - World News - Mar 17, 2016 at 3:13 am As increasing numbers of European leaders slow or halt the entry of migrants into their nations, Pope Francis told the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his March 16...
Brendan Behan: Rebel, Writer, Penitent
Crisis Magazine - Church - Mar 17, 2016 at 2:10 am
The name of Brendan Behan—rebel, hell-raiser, and writer—is rarely linked with the word “Catholic.” This is an oversight, for he was by birth and upbringing very much a Catholic...
The Aran Islands: An Irish Classic by John M. Synge
Crisis Magazine - Church - Mar 17, 2016 at 2:00 am
Why not celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day with something enlightening instead of inebriating—an Irish classic, The Aran Islands by John M. Synge?
The Aran Islands, off the coast...
Caritas Spain is helping more than 2,000 women leave prostitution
Catholic News Agency - General - Mar 17, 2016 at 1:30 am Madrid, Spain, Mar 17, 2016 / 12:30 am (CNA/EWTN News).- According to a recent report from Caritas Spain, more than 2,200 women are receiving help in exiting prostitution thanks...
Caritas Spain is helping more than 2,000 women leave prostitution
EWTN - World Catholic News - Mar 17, 2016 at 1:30 am Madrid, Spain, Mar 17, 2016 / 01:30 am (EWTN News/CNA).- According to a recent report from Caritas Spain, more than 2,200 women are receiving help in exiting prostitution thanks...
LENTCAzT 37 – Thursday in the 5th Week of Lent, Passiontide: Exchange
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Mar 17, 2016 at 12:01 am
It is Thursday in the 5th Week of Lent, Passiontide. We are getting close.
These 5 minute podcasts are intended to give you a daily boost in your discipline during this holy...
Terrifying new ISIS execution video features explosive necklaces, beheadings and six murders (WARNING: Graphic Images)
Catholic Online - Featured News - Mar 17, 2016 at 12:00 am The latest ISIS execution video displays the murders of six alleged "spies" from the group's current stronghold in Iraq, Fallujah.
With Rubio gone, will Cruz have a chance or will Trump take it all?
Catholic Online - Featured News - Mar 17, 2016 at 12:00 am Since news broke of Marco Rubio dropping out of the Republican presidential nominee race, all eyes have turned toward the lop-sided battle between ...
Christian genocide officially acknowledged by Congress
Catholic Online - Featured News - Mar 17, 2016 at 12:00 am On Thursday, Secretary of State John Kerry decided that yes, Christians and other minorities are victims of genocide in the Middle East at the hands ...
ONE MILLION migrants expected to hit Europe this year as North Africa struggles
Catholic Online - Featured News - Mar 17, 2016 at 12:00 am As the political situation in Libya gets worse, more and more migrants from Syria and North Africa flood Europe after traveling through the ...
Are you ready for Holy Week? Facing Palm Sunday with dread and joyful anticipation
Catholic Online - Featured News - Mar 17, 2016 at 12:00 am In a crazy world, a holy time like Lent can zip by like the rest of the year. Author Alex Basile ponders if he is ready for the most sacred time in ...
The TRUTH about Easter Eggs. Are they really pagan?!
Catholic Online - Featured News - Mar 17, 2016 at 12:00 am Easter eggs are a traditional part of modern Easter celebrations, but their origins are shrouded in history, raising questions about their use in ...
