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Cardinal Wuerl urges Catholics to confront, help overcome sin of racism
Franciscan Media - Nov 2, 2017 at 7:02 am
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The sin of racism must be recognized, confronted and overcome, Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl said in a new pastoral letter, “The Challenge of Racism...
Canadian doctors face questions over assisted suicide, euthanasia for minors
Catholic News Agency - General - Nov 2, 2017 at 7:01 am Ottawa, Canada, Nov 2, 2017 / 06:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Only one year after assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia became legal for adults in Canada, a new study is showing...
All Souls' Day: Why Pray for the Dead?
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Readings for November 2: All Souls’ Day
I’ll never forget that bleak January day when my father died. It was very hard to believe in the...
The Feast of All Saints 2017: God the Creator
New Liturgical Movement - Nov 2, 2017 at 7:00 am From the Roman Breviary of 1529, the continuation of the sermon for the feast of All Saints.Now therefore, dearest brethren, at the origin of all the Saints, we must name, praise...
WLK187: Letting Go of the Past
SQPN - Podcast Network - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:27 am
Holding on to your past may close the door to your future. In this episode I share with you why I got rid of most of my archived belongings.
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Orthodox Jews In Canada Challenge Brain Death As End-of-Life Test
The Religion Clause - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:15 am According to the National Post, in the Canadian city of Toronto an Orthodox Jewish family has filed suit claiming that under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms they should be able...
Vatican cardinal challenges Church in Uganda to 'deeper growth in faith and charity' (Fides)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:11 am Cardinal Fernando Filoni, prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, visited Uganda to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Kampala.
International Lutheran leader commemorates Reformation anniversary in Poland (Lutheran World Federation)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:11 amPope Francis at All Saints' Day Angelus: celebrating the saints who transmit the light of God (Vatican Radio)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:11 amPope's weekday Mass homily: ?courage is needed for the Kingdom of God to grow (Vatican Radio)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:11 am Preaching on 10/31 on Romans 8:18-25 and Luke 13:18-21, the Pope reflected on the themes of suffering and glory, the Holy Spirit bringing hope and growth, and the importance of “...
Theologian steps down as consultant to US bishops' committee following publication of letter critical of Pope Francis (USCCB)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:11 am Father Thomas Weinandy, a member of the International Theological Commission since 2014, led the US bishops’ Secretariat for Doctrine and Pastoral Practices from 2005 to 2013....
Pope Francis prays for terror attack victims (Vatican Radio)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:11 amArchbishop of Canterbury's sermon at Reformation 500th anniversary service (Archbishop of Canterbury)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:11 am The Anglican leader also welcomed the 1999 Catholic-Lutheran Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification.
Iraq: Kurdish militias withdraw from Christian villages (Fides)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:11 amMissionary discusses violence in Niger (Fides)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:11 amWall of Grief: Putin opens first Soviet victims memorial (BBC)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:11 amConvert bishop to lead Canadian Chaldean diocese (Vatican Press Office)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:11 am Pope Francis has named Bishop Bawai Soro, a bishop of the Assyrian Church of the East who converted to Catholicism in 2013, as the head of the Chaldean Catholic eparchy (diocese...
Louisiana Governor Exceeded Authority In Expanding Non-Discrimination Protections
The Religion Clause - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:10 am In Louisiana Department of Justice v. Edwards, (LA App, Nov. 1, 2017), a Louisiana state appeals court held that Louisiana Governor John Edwards exceeded his authority when he...
California Pregnancy Clinic Requirement Violates State Constitution
The Religion Clause - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:05 am In Scharpen Foundation, Inc. v. Harris, (CA Super. Ct., Oct 30, 2017), a California state trial court held that the state's Reproductive FACT Act violates the free speech...
Family Game Night: Not Your Average Sports Games
CatholicMom.com - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:00 am
The World Series is currently underway and thankfully, the Yankees aren’t in it, but I’m realizing that a lot of people hate the Dodgers as well. Maybe, you’re like me though and...