Cardinal O'Malley
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Evangelization blocked by our own 'hesitancy' to convert
The biggest obstacle to the success of the New Evangelization is the reluctance of individual Catholics to let themselves be... Read more
Catholic service requires conscience rights, Boston cardinal stresses
Writing from Rome just a few days before the Papal conclave, Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston called on members of... Read more
Cardinals will be informed of Vatileaks background
Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley said he trusts the cardinals taking part in the papal election will be informed on the... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley lists sex abuse, Curia reform as priorities
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley listed clerical sex abuse, reforming the Church’s administration and Christian persecution as some of the issues... Read more
US cardinals say next Pope must be 'man of deep faith'
Countering much speculation that next Pope will be chosen based on geographic concerns, three American cardinals say the best candidate... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley calls pro-life movement to grow in faith
Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley of Boston encouraged pro-life pilgrims from across America to deepen their faith, explaining that a culture... Read more
Cardinal finds prayer, penance needed for end of abortion
Prayers and penitential hearts must be at the foundation of efforts to restore a genuine respect for life in America,... Read more
Boston cardinal emphasizes need for Catholics in politics, media
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston says the Church needs more and better prepared Catholic politicians and journalists who can... Read more
Boston cardinal lauds rejection of assisted suicide initiative
Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston applauded the defeat of a Massachusetts ballot measure to legalize physician-assisted suicide, calling for more... Read more
Boston cardinal urges 'no' vote on assisted suicide
Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston called on local voters to oppose a ballot measure legalizing physician-assisted suicide, warning against claims... Read more
Sunday Mass is Thanksgiving meal with Christ, says Cardinal O’Malley
Weekly Mass attendance for Catholics should be a “commitment of love” like the celebration of Thanksgiving dinner, said Cardinal Seán... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley: initiative disguises ‘sheer brutality’ of assisted suicide
A proposed Massachusetts ballot initiative to allow terminally ill patients to take a lethal dose of prescription drugs corrupts the... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley encourages youth to bring friends to Jesus
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston has encouraged young people faithfully attend Sunday Mass and to bring their friends to... Read more
As Vatican probe nears end, officials see signs of repentance and renewal in Ireland
Church officials in charge of the Vatican’s investigation of clerical abuse in Ireland are wrapping up their fact-finding missions. Read more
Mass. bishops emphasize sanctity of life, traditional marriage in upcoming elections
Bishops in Massachusetts are emphasizing the importance of voters protecting the sanctity of life and upholding traditional marriage in the... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley rips pro-Obama Catholics on health care
The Archbishop of Boston, Cardinal Sean O'Malley, yesterday criticized organizations such as the Catholic Health Association and Network for supporting... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley: Catholics should not be ‘overwhelmed’ by sin
Last weekend, Archbishop of Boston Seán Cardinal O’Malley led a three-day retreat for the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL).... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley: Bishop’s ‘terrible’ Holocaust comments show need for papal oversight
In a Friday article on his blog, Archbishop of Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley commented on the controversy surrounding Society of... Read more
Mass closes Archdiocese of Boston’s bicentennial celebration
The Archdiocese of Boston celebrated the Closing Mass of its bicentennial year on Sunday afternoon at the Cathedral of the... Read more
Cardinal calls Americans to announce the Gospel of Life with greater fervor
"Weneed to raise the volumn in announcing the Gospel of Life," with thesewords Cardinal Sean O’Malley strongly urged Americans to... Read more
