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2nd Circuit: Religious Court Lacks Standing To Challenge Stay of Its Proceedings
The Religion Clause - Nov 2, 2017 at 6:00 am In Bais Din of Mechon L’Hoyroa v. Congregation Birchos Yosef, (2d Cir., Nov. 1, 2017), the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's conclusion that a Jewish...
Catalonia crisis: Spanish bishops plead for unity, Catalan Catholics slam Madrid (Catholic Herald)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 5:11 am Spain’s Constitutional Court has suspended the Catalan independence declaration, and Catalonian leader Carles Puigdemont has fled to Belgium.
Australia: Catholic, Anglican prelates call for protection of 'Sister Earth' (CathNews)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 5:11 am Click here for video coverage of the statement’s release.
Papua New Guinea court declares controversial Australian detention center unconstitutional (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 5:11 am In 2014, Australia’s bishops called for a more human treatment of refugees detained on Manus Island.
‘Having Misidentified a Wildflower’: Tripping up a poet laureate
Aleteia - Nov 2, 2017 at 5:00 am Wilbur's mild and humble joke leaves us questioning everything we know.Having Misidentified a Wildflower A thrush, because I’d been wrong, Burst rightly into song In a world not...
Sermon for All Souls' Day, 2017 - "The Catholic religion is the one the takes death most seriously." - by Father Cipolla
Rorate Coeli - Nov 2, 2017 at 4:50 am OMNIUM FIDELIUM DEFUNCTORUM
Fr. Richard Cipolla
St. Mary's
Norwalk, Connecticut
He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has life everlasting, and I will raise him up at the last...
Vatican newspaper op-ed examines today's youth (CWN)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 4:11 am In view of the upcoming synod on young people, the Vatican newspaper has devoted a front-page op-ed to the state of today’s youth.
As many as 200 N. Koreans killed in tunnel collapse at nuclear test site: report (L'Osservatore Romano)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 4:11 am L’Osservatore Romano (11/1 Italian edition) devoted front-page coverage to this story.
Cardinal Dolan preaches resilience as he visits victims injured in terror attack (New York Daily News)
Catholic Culture - World News - Nov 2, 2017 at 4:11 amDeath in the modern age – and how to prepare as a Catholic
EWTN - US Latest News - Nov 2, 2017 at 4:03 am Washington D.C., Nov 2, 2017 / 04:03 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Death. It's a subject seen as sad, morbid and fearful, something that people would rather not think about, and certainly...
US bishops part ways with priest who criticised Pope Francis
Catholic Herald - Nov 2, 2017 at 4:01 am The US bishops’ conference has announced that Fr Thomas Weinandy has resigned as an advisor to their Committee on Doctrine after he published a letter strongly critical of Pope...
Daily Gospel Reflection for November 2, 2017 - All Souls' Day
CatholicMom.com - Nov 2, 2017 at 3:30 am Today’s Gospel: John 6:37-40 – All Souls’ Day
Death never goes away. And every year, on this day, we’re reminded of those who have died before us.
It’s a bittersweet moment,...
On the Future of ISIS
Crisis Magazine - Church - Nov 2, 2017 at 3:10 am
What exactly has been defeated in the recent battles against ISIS? The relative success of ISIS in recent years has been made possible largely by the failure of its opponents to...
If you are humble nothing will touch you, not praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are.
Aleteia - Nov 2, 2017 at 3:00 am St. Teresa of Calcutta
The Vanishing Body and the Disappearing Cemetery
Crisis Magazine - Church - Nov 2, 2017 at 3:00 am
November is the month the Church especially dedicates to praying for the dead. To encourage this holy practice, the Church offers a daily plenary indulgence for the souls in...
Morning Catholic must-reads: 02/11/17
Catholic Herald - Nov 2, 2017 at 2:02 am The US bishops have parted ways with Fr Thomas Weinandy following his critical letter to Pope Francis (statement, Catholic World Report). Cardinal Donald Wuerl has condemned “the...
Bishop Morlino: don't let funeral controversy overshadow Christ's love
EWTN - US Latest News - Nov 2, 2017 at 1:51 am Madison, Wis., Nov 2, 2017 / 01:51 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- For Bishop Robert Morlino of Madison, misconceptions and negativity are dominating the reaction to his diocese's private...
What society can learn from the Catholic Church regarding child protection
EWTN - US Latest News - Nov 2, 2017 at 1:02 am Denver, Colo., Nov 2, 2017 / 01:02 am (EWTN News/CNA).- One month after an avalanche of sexual assault accusations were lobbed against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, another...
What society can learn from the Catholic Church regarding child protection
Catholic News Agency - General - Nov 2, 2017 at 1:02 am Denver, Colo., Nov 2, 2017 / 12:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- One month after an avalanche of sexual assault accusations were lobbed against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, another...
The Mystery of Faith
Dominicana - Nov 2, 2017 at 1:00 am It is tempting for the contemporary Catholic, especially an enthusiastic apologist, to try to explain and to prove the faith to others. I know many, myself included, who have...
