Archive for July 23, 2018

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Apostolic visitor to Medjugorje begins pastoral mandate

The Vatican’s apostolic visitor to Medjugorje, appointed by the pope to oversee the pastoral needs at the site of alleged... Read more

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Toronto archbishop calls for prayers after mass shooting

Churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto will offer a special prayer for the victims of a mass shooting Sunday night... Read more

Cardinal George Alencherry of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church at Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on Oct. 12, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Audio recording suggests Cardinal Alencherry knew of nun's rape allegation

An audio recording broadcast last week by an Indian television station appears to indicate that Cardinal George Alencherry may have... Read more

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World Youth Day contest welcomes Catholic filmmakers

A Catholic film ministry has opened a contest for the 2019 World Youth Day to encourage young cinematographers to create... Read more

Pope Francis with the Shroud of Turin in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Turin on June 21, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Stains on Shroud of Turin painted on? Experts question new study

Several experts have questioned the scientific validity of a study on the Shroud of Turin that concluded that almost half... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen, controversial Seattle emeritus, dies at 96

Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen died on Sunday, aged 96. An outspoken and often controversial leader, the archbishop emeritus of Seattle... Read more

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The genius of woman: Women supporting women

The “genius of woman” or the “feminine genius,” a phrase made popular by Pope St. John Paul II’s 1995 Letter... Read more

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East African bishops lay out goals for integral human development

Unity, peace building, and strong families were among the themes of a document released by the bishops of Eastern Africa... Read more

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By JD Flynn

McCarrick, the bishops, and unanswered questions

A new allegation of child sexual abuse was leveled against Cardinal Theodore McCarrick last Thursday, one month after the June... Read more

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'Humanae vitae' saves marriages, says Minneapolis bishop

Bishop Andrew Cozzens, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of St.Paul and Minneapolis has given a series of talks ahead of... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

CDF laicizes Ecuadorian priest for abuse of minors

An Ecuadorian priest accused of the sexual abuse and possible torture of minors was dismissed from the clerical state by... Read more