Archive for May 27, 2015

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Not a burden, but a grace: The indissolubility of marriage

The sacrament of marriage, characterized as it is by indissolubility, is good news for the people of today, according to... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

DC Cardinal: Christ didn't change his words, and neither should the Church

It is not discrimination for a Catholic to publicly profess his faith, Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington insisted Sunday in... Read more

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln gives Confirmation to a prisoner during a Mass said at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, March 31, 2015. Photo courtesy of the Southern Nebraska Register.?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Bishop Conley asks for prayers as Nebraska legislators vote on death penalty (Updated)

As the Nebraska Legislature considers overriding the state governor's veto of a bill that would repeal the death penalty, the... Read more

A newly married couple snaps a selfie with Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in Paul VI Hall, Feb. 4, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Love requires work – not just attraction or feelings, Pope tells couples

In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said the process of engagement is essential for any couple on their way... Read more

Sister Irene Stefani, Nyeri, Kenya. Courtesy of Kenya Yote.?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

'Mother of Mercy' beatification in Kenya draws tens of thousands

Massive crowds attended Saturday's beatification of early twentieth-century Italian missionary, Sister Irene Stefani, who was known as “mother of mercy”... Read more

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Documentary follows JPII's footprints across the Western Hemisphere

During his time as Pope, Saint John Paul II visited the American continent 22 times, traveling everywhere from Boston to... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

For the Vatican bank, a new direction means profitability

The Vatican Bank’s net profits in 2014 jumped to $75.5 million from only $3.2 million the previous year, reflecting a... Read more

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Is 'Charlie Charlie' a harmless game? Exorcist says absolutely not

A game that purports to invoke a Mexican demon – known as “Charlie, Charlie” and considered to be a simplified... Read more