Archive for October 2, 2015

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By Elise Harris

A Mexican exorcist advances on path to sainthood – courtesy of the Pope

Among the eight causes for sainthood advanced by Pope Francis is a Mexican exorcist who lived during the time of... Read more

Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship, who authored one of the essays in "Christ's New Homeland - Africa". ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

These African pastors want to maintain Christ's love, and truth, at the synod

Ten prelates from Africa have stood up against a pastoral approach to new challenges to marriage and the family that... Read more

Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. addresses journalists during a May 15, 2014 press conference. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican clarifies background on Pope Francis' meeting with Kim Davis

After meeting with Pope Francis earlier this morning, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi confirmed that the Pope met with Kim... Read more

Opening Session of the Extraordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops at the Vatican on Oct. 6, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

What to expect from this year's synod of bishops

As the synod’s schedule and methodology were rolled out ahead of its launch this weekend, some novelties came along with... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Ahead of the synod, LGBT activists lobby bishops. Here's what they want.

As the Synod on the Family approaches, a well-funded LGBT activist coalition is lobbying bishops to revive controversial language from... Read more

Candlelight vigil for the victims of the Umpqua Community College shooting in Roseburg, Oregon, Oct. 1, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

'You are not alone' - Oregon bishops, priests support a community in shock

In the wake of a mass shooting at a community college in Roseburg, Oregon, members of a local Catholic parish... Read more

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Listen to your guardian angel's advice - he is God’s messenger, Pope says

Each of us has a Guardian Angel who, acting on behalf of God, advises us and protects us from evil,... Read more