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More priests and bishops like this, please: ‘The only ladder I want to climb is to eternal life’
"We’re here for Jesus and I will do whatever he asks me to do, and Pope Francis is the Vicar
Wouldn’t you love to visit Italy with Bill Ditewig?
This is your chance! The legendary uber-deacon (and, I confess, a good friend and mentor) is leading a pilgrimage to
The New York Times on Strickland and the pope
The Times is taking notice. Details: This year alone, Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, has accused the pope of undermining
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Ordination update: 14 new deacons for Baltimore
Thanks to Baltimore Deacon Chuck Hoppe for this news: Just want to ensure you were
‘The College of Cardinals is called to resemble a symphony orchestra’
Below, the homily of Pope Francis at Saturday's consistory for creating new cardinals. Thinking of
The Archdiocese of Baltimore files for bankruptcy
Details: he Archdiocese of Baltimore declared bankruptcy on Friday several weeks after warning it might
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From OSV News: Almost two-thirds of Catholics believe in the real presence of Jesus in
RIP Brooks Robinson, Baltimore legend and Catholic
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The pope’s next document on the environment: ‘Praise God’
From CNA: Pope Francis’ new document on the environment, to be released Oct. 4, will
Mass appeal: how long should Mass be?
I'm in Nantucket this weekend, where it's cold and drizzly and about a hundred people
Spanish diocese adds a new condition for baptisms
From Zenit: The Diocese of Getafe, located in the Madrid region of Spain, is implementing
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