Archive for December 9, 2014

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Will a host of pontifical councils be merged into two congregations?

The establishment of two large congregations, to include many tasks formerly divided among several pontifical councils, is expected to be... Read more

Fr. Arthur Charles introduces the launch of Pakistan's Catholic web-based radio, FM 777 Media for Jesus. ?w=200&h=150

Archdiocese launches Pakistan's premiere Catholic web radio station

The Archdiocese of Karachi last month launched Pakistan's first Catholic radio station online, focused on the spirit of the new... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic profs told to report opposition to 'gay marriage' as harassment

An anti-harassment training presentation at a Catholic college encourages employees to report critics of “gay marriage” – and could reflect... Read more

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World Meeting of Families calls for host families near Philly

Organizers for the World Meeting of Families have asked people to open their homes to host attendees and other visitors... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on August 27, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

What makes the Church happy? Seeking lost sheep, Pope says

Like a shepherd finding lost sheep, the Church is a joyful mother who goes out and seeks her lost children,... Read more

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By Elise Harris

The request of a retired pope – simply call me 'Father Benedict'

Rather than being called by his papal name “Benedict XVI,” the retired pontiff revealed that since his retirement he has... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Nov. 5, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

The politics of Pope Francis: An anti-corruption, anti-ideology populism

Most people “still don’t know how Pope Francis thinks,” says a longtime Catholic observer who believes the Pope’s approach to... Read more