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Report: Jean Vanier’s L’Arche hid a ‘mystical-sexual sect’
'Vanier was part of a small sectarian group that subscribed to … predatory and deviant doctrine and practices...' Horrifying: Two
Father Hallowell: ‘I was healed at Lourdes’
Many of you will remember the inspiring story of Father John Hallowell, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in
Pope Francis explains his comments about homosexuality and sin
Earlier this week, in an interview with the Associated Press, Pope Francis made some headlines when he answered a question
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Pope: Homosexuality is not a crime
From the AP: Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves
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Last week, Pope Francis offered a few words to participants in a course for Diocesan
A prayer for Pope Benedict
From CNA: A bishop has authorized and published a prayer for private devotion to Pope
Sister André, world’s oldest person, dies at 118
From CNN: French nun Sister André, the world’s oldest known person, died on Tuesday at
Lawyers say McCarrick is unfit to stand trial
Given his advancing age, this shouldn't be a surprise: Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick is in
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