Archive for September 19, 2014

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By Kate Veik

Catholic CrossFit gym lifts Colo. priests

A Catholic CrossFit gym in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is bringing a whole new meaning to redemptive suffering.    Read more

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NY cardinal: parade decision is matter of gay identity vs action

Cardinal Timothy Dolan has clarified his support for the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, while acknowledging some remaining... Read more

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Marriage prep begins at home, Bishop Conley says

Preparation for the sacrament of Holy Matrimony begins with family life in the home long before a couple has met,... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on June 4, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Priest hopes papal visit will nurture fledgling Albanian Church

Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Albania could encourage the leaders of the Catholic Church in a nation with a long... Read more

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Scottish bishops encourage cooperation, involvement in wake of vote

Following a historic vote in which Scotland rejected independence from the U.K., the Bishop’s Conference of Scotland recognized the decision... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday General Audience, April 16, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Bodily resurrection is key to Christian identity, Pope reminds

Bodily resurrection is a reality which is the seal of our identity as Christians, Pope Francis said in his Friday... Read more

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The liturgical reform, as seen by one of its protagonists

The newly published memoirs of Fr. Louis Bouyer, who was intimately involved in the reform of the Roman liturgy following... Read more

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Vatican sources deny that Pope is upset over cardinals' marriage book

Catholic Church sources have dismissed rumors that Pope Francis is annoyed by an Ignatius Press book critical of Cardinal Walter... Read more

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Martyrs' memory to be a focus of Pope's visit to Albania

Focused on the memory of the martyrs, Pope Francis’ one-day journey to Albania is aimed at restoring the link between... Read more