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June 2015

June 12, 2015

Pope to priests: “A Church where no discussions take place is a dead Church” — UPDATED

He gave a remarkable talk today to priests gathered in Rome — most of it...

June 12, 2015

Pope to priests: “A Church where no discussions take place is a dead Church” — UPDATED

He gave a remarkable talk today to priests gathered in Rome — most of it...

May 2015

May 30, 2015

Bishop on new deacon: “The most remarkable path of anyone I have ever ordained”

Next step: the priesthood. Details from Arkansas Catholic: “Wait, no, that’s not right.” So said...

May 28, 2015

This just fills me with joy

Behold, the incomparable living legend, Dick Van Dyke, still kicking up his heels at the ridiculous...

May 25, 2015

What do you do for a father/daughter wedding dance when your daughter is a tomboy?

You do something like this... As the Dad notes on YouTube: My daughter has always...

May 21, 2015

I’m trying hard to forgive Albany…

...for taking this guy away from us. Ladies and gentlemen, Brooklyn's own Bishop Ed Scharfenberger....

May 20, 2015

Must-see video: the future pope gets in trouble

I've said it before: this guy slays me. From today's audience, a great yarn about...

May 11, 2015

Best. Catholic. Wedding. Video. Ever.

A couple months ago, FOTB (Friend of the Bench) Paul Morisi—Coordinator of Adolescent and Young...

May 04, 2015

“A.D.” and the stoning of Stephen — UPDATED

I was looking for a longer version of this clip, but it doesn't appear to...

April 2015

April 27, 2015

Powerful and provocative: a “letter to ISIS” from the People of the Cross

From an online media group called Mighty.LA: As the world responds to the Islamic State...

April 27, 2015

Powerful and provocative: a “letter to ISIS” from the People of the Cross

From an online media group called Mighty.LA: As the world responds to the Islamic State...

April 23, 2015

Bliss: 102-year-old woman watches film of herself as jazz dancer in the 1930s

This is working its way around social media. It's irresistible—and beautiful. People are amazing. You...

April 16, 2015

Journey to Jordan: witnessing a Melkite wedding

After leaving Petra this morning, bound for The Dead Sea, we stopped at a Greek...

April 15, 2015

Journey to Jordan: I’d walk a mile for a camel

Well, here we are in scenic Petra, Jordan. We arrived last night at the Mövenpick...

April 07, 2015

Was your sprinkling like this on Sunday?

If not, why not? Ladies and gentlemen: this is how it's done. Spare no one....

April 07, 2015

Was your sprinkling like this on Sunday?

If not, why not? Ladies and gentlemen: this is how it’s done. Spare no one....

April 02, 2015

Must-see TV: Pope washes feet of inmates—and a toddler

From CNS: In a moving ceremony that recalled how Jesus loved the world so deeply...

April 02, 2015

Must-see TV: Pope washes feet of inmates—and a toddler

From CNS: In a moving ceremony that recalled how Jesus loved the world so deeply...

April 01, 2015

Is this the next Sister Christina? Redemptorist priest is a hit on “The Voice”

Details: The 28-year-old Redemptorist priest Damian Maria Montes has surprised thousands of viewers of Spanish...

April 01, 2015

Is this the next Sister Christina? Redemptorist priest is a hit on “The Voice”

Details: The 28-year-old Redemptorist priest Damian Maria Montes has surprised thousands of viewers of Spanish...

March 2015

March 28, 2015

Who knew Mitt Romney had a sense of humor?

Or that Jimmy Fallon did such a great Mitt impression? This popped up on The...

March 28, 2015

Who knew Mitt Romney had a sense of humor?

Or that Jimmy Fallon did such a great Mitt impression? This popped up on The...

March 27, 2015

“God, I’m a dancer! A dancer dances!”

Is he auditioning for "A Chorus Line"? The YouTube description says: "French Provincial Minister Michel...

March 27, 2015

This is something to see: a painting of Jesus like no other

A stunning work of prayer, creation, art...all at once. From artist David Garibaldi, just in...

March 27, 2015

This is something to see: a painting of Jesus like no other

A stunning work of prayer, creation, art…all at once. From artist David Garibaldi, just in...

March 27, 2015

“God, I’m a dancer! A dancer dances!”

Is he auditioning for “A Chorus Line”? The YouTube description says: “French Provincial Minister Michel...

March 25, 2015

Must-see TV: the rockin’ ordination of Bishop Fernand J. Cheri

The last minute or so of this video is priceless. CNS notes: Let the record...

March 23, 2015

When nuns attack: Francis swarmed by cloistered groupies!

It happened this weekend in Naples. Beatlemania? Try Francismania. Check this out, via Rome Reports.

March 23, 2015

Must-see video: “60 Minutes” report on persecuted Christians of Iraq

In a word: excellent. And heartbreaking. Just watch.

March 22, 2015

Martin O’Malley on being Catholic and supporting gay marriage

The possible Democratic candidate made his remarks in an interview with The Des Moines Register....