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In the Kasper-Pentin fiasco, they’re both wrong
The Deacon's Bench - Oct 16, 2014 at 10:14 pm Reading over the transcript of the now-infamous exchange between Cardinal Walter Kasper and Edward Pentin, I’m struck by one over-arching point. It’s this: both men blundered and...
Baldwin of Ford
Communio - Oct 16, 2014 at 9:29 pm In 1190 the Cistercian monk and Archbishop of Canterbury Baldwin of Ford died in Tyre, Lebanon.
Baldwin was born around the year 1120 in Devonshire, England. After completing his...
AZ Democratic Gov. Candidate Comes Out Against Parental Consent for Abortion for Minors
Creative Minority Report - Oct 16, 2014 at 9:22 pm Arizona Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred DuVal said that 14-year olds should be allowed to get abortions with no parental consent.But only pro-lifers can be extremists, you...
NDP unveils national daycare scheme, Conservatives push to extend child care benefit
LifeSiteNews - Oct 16, 2014 at 9:02 pm While the NDP unveiled a massive daycare plan that would create one million daycare spots the Conservatives are proposing to extend their existing child care benefit.
Last Call for This Week’s Giveaway: Pope Francis, Mark Hart, and a New Christmas CD
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16 Oct 1978 – St. John Paul elected Pope
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Oct 16, 2014 at 7:19 pm As the Robber Synod is underway, during which it seems that some people want to set aside John Paul II’s Familiaris consortio, we observe that this is the anniversary of the...
Cardinal Napier: Pope Can Only Do So Much; Changes Must Happen Locally
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Oct 16, 2014 at 7:00 pm Even if Pope Francis’ dedication and efforts have a great impact, Cardinal Wilfrid Napier is convinced that, in order to bring the family to a new level, those on a local level...
Leader of Madagascar's Bishops: 'We Must Encourage, Pray for Families in Difficulty Because They Are Also Loved by God'
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Oct 16, 2014 at 7:00 pm This synod is addressing the concrete struggles of families, says the president of the episcopal conference of Madagascar, especially those from the world’s most poor nations....
Synod14: French Relatio Texts, Groups A, B
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Oct 16, 2014 at 7:00 pm Below is a translation of the French Relatio Texts, of Groups A and B. ***
Relatio – Circulus Gallicus “A”
Moderator: H. E. Cardinal Robert SARAH
Reporter: H. E. Monsignor...
Synod14: Italian Relatio Text, Group A
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Oct 16, 2014 at 7:00 pm Italian Relatio Text, Group A: Relatio – Circulus Italicus “A”
Moderator: H.E. Cardinal Fernando FILONI
Reporter: H.E. Monsignor Edoardo MENICHELLI
The Synodal Fathers of the...
Synod14: Cardinal Marx Calls for Individual Situations to Be Taken Seriously
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Oct 16, 2014 at 7:00 pm During a briefing at the Holy See Press Office this afternoon, Father Federico Lombardi, German Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Msgr. Paul Pontier, and Spanish laywoman llva Myriam Hoyos...
Arrogant Cardinal is Arrogant
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Oct 16, 2014 at 6:56 pm Kasper disses African bishops (cuz, you know, it’s all about about being a global, non-Eurocentric Church ‘n all). Tries to deny he did it. Journalist posts recording. Cardinal...
Toledo pro-life group will turn abortion facility into memorial for the unborn
LifeSiteNews - Oct 16, 2014 at 6:47 pm “The Lord orchestrated circumstances that enabled Agora to secure the winning big for that property,” said Ed Sitter, executive director of Foundation for Life and Greater Toledo...
Cardinal Pell interview on the Synod - video: - Synod says no to 'secular agenda' (of the first 'relatio')
Rorate Coeli - Oct 16, 2014 at 6:43 pm Remember, by the way, that Cardinal Pell, Holy See Secretary for the Economy, will celebrate a Pontifical High Mass, open to everyone but in particular dedicated to the young...
As the Vatican turns: Dramatic talks about faith and family get soapy
GetReligion - Oct 16, 2014 at 6:42 pm
Trust me, I am well aware that there are plenty of Catholic GetReligion readers who do not understand my consistent appreciation for the work of reporter and columnist John L....
Asia Bibi's death sentence sparks outrage from Pakistan's Christians
Catholic News Agency - General - Oct 16, 2014 at 6:29 pm Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Oct 16, 2014 / 05:29 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Lahore High Court's rejection on Thursday of Asia Bibi's appeal against her death sentence, passed by a lower...
Instead of voting for a pro-abortion politician, write in Mother Teresa: Bishop Tobin
LifeSiteNews - Oct 16, 2014 at 6:14 pm “Even though this person surely wouldn’t be elected to office, a vote in that direction would send a clear signal that at least some voters won’t settle for anything less than a...
See what prayer and steady breathing can accomplish?!?
Quartermaster of the Barque - Oct 16, 2014 at 6:02 pm The Bishops are making their voices heard at the Synod on the Family. That midway Relatio is going to need to be substantially rewritten, they say. And, the English version...
The Song – A “Must See” Movie
CatholicMom.com - Oct 16, 2014 at 6:00 pm “Ah, you are beautiful, my beloved, truly lovely…for your love is better than wine”
Fall in love with your spouse again. Fall in love with your God. Be captivated by beauty and...
Priest returning to Iraq: ISIS threatens the whole world
Catholic News Agency - General - Oct 16, 2014 at 5:59 pm Rome, Italy, Oct 16, 2014 / 04:59 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- An Iraqi priest who has chosen to return to his city, which lies just six miles from ISIS-controlled territory, said that in...
