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November 2015

November 21, 2015

What We Stand For: Homily for November 22, 2015, Solemnity of Christ the King

This feast we celebrate today, Christ the King, has an interesting history: it’s relatively new—it...

November 20, 2015

Pope Accepts Invitation to Visit Ukraine

While the Vatican hasn't announced it yet, this news comes via a Facebook post from...

November 20, 2015

“Doctor-Deacon” Serves Mass — and Math

How could you not love a deacon in a bow tie? From The Catholic Herald...

November 20, 2015

Muslims Defend Islam from ISIS

From The New York Times: Muslims around the world who have condemned the deadly attacks...

November 20, 2015

In a First, Swiss Catholic Church Creates Counseling Service for Prostitutes

This is impressive: The Catholic Church in Switzerland is setting up a counseling service for...

November 20, 2015

VIDEO TRIBUTE: “La Marseillaise” Played During Mass at Notre Dame

I hadn't seen this until this morning: a stirring rendition of the French national anthem...

November 20, 2015

Pope Sends Message to Deacons

I think this may be the first message Pope Francis has delivered exclusively to the diaconate...

November 20, 2015

Altar Used for Papal Mass in Philadelphia Finds a New Home

And it came as a surprise: An altar that is a piece of Philadelphia history…...

November 19, 2015

Pope Francis Writing a Children’s Book

Check this out, from The New York Daily News: Pope Francis is addressing world problems...

November 19, 2015

Deacon Prepares for “Vocation Within a Vocation”

From the In My Backyard Desk (Brooklyn Division)...a press release from the Archdiocese for the...

November 19, 2015

“Why My Daughters Are Not Altar Servers”

A mother and blogger weighs in: I just don't find it necessary. In general, I...

November 19, 2015

ISIS Claims Credit for Attack on Missionary Priest in Bangladesh

Details: The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for shooting and wounding an Italian priest...

November 19, 2015

British Muslim Groups Post Ad Condemning Paris Attacks

From The Daily Mail: Hundreds of Muslim groups have taken out an advert condemning the...

November 19, 2015

Judge: Divorced Couple’s Frozen Embryos Must Be Destroyed

Another victory for the culture of death—and another reminder of why the Catholic Church prohibits...

November 19, 2015

How to Keep Our Priests

The website for Madonna House, the apostolate founded by Catherine de Hueck Doherty, just posted...

November 19, 2015

Pope Halts Canonization Process in Move “Without Historical Precedent”

This item popped up on the blog Pray Tell: The Pope has halted the canonization...

November 18, 2015

Deacons: Join Bill Ditewig for a Pilgrimage to Rome for Jubilee for Deacons

This looks like a wonderful opportunity for deacons and their wives. I wrote about the...

November 18, 2015

Report: Mother Teresa to be Canonized in 2016—UPDATED

N.B.: The Vatican has not confirmed it, or announced it, but Fr. James Martin posted...

November 18, 2015

Pope Francis: “Let the Lord out, who is often a prisoner of our structure, our selfishness, of so many things”

He spoke during today's General Audience—and referenced the opening of the Holy Doors for the...

November 18, 2015

“That Was Offensive, Mean-Spirited”: Christian Groups Break with GOP Candidates Over Syrian Refugees

Politico has the scoop: Faith-based groups, who play a key role in resettling refugees to...

November 18, 2015

Catholic Charities Receiving Threats Over Support of Syrian Refugees

Details: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge has received threats because they help...

November 17, 2015

First Look: Liam Neeson in Martin Scorcese’s “Silence”

From Empire: Right after the film wrapped, the first image from Martin Scorsese’s latest arrived,...

November 17, 2015

VIDEO: King of Jordan Warns of “Third World War” and Brands ISIS “Savage Outlaws of Religion”

Strong words from a devout Muslim—a descendent, in fact, of Mohammed—and a stalwart defender of Christians,...

November 17, 2015

Vatican on ISIS: We Could Be a Target, But We Will Not Be “Paralyzed by Fear”

From CNA: In wake of Friday’s violent terror attacks in Paris, the Vatican’s Secretary of...

November 17, 2015

USCCB Urges Support for Refugees, Criticizes Efforts to “Scapegoat” Them

From the USCCB meeting in Baltimore: Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, Chairman of the United States Conference...

November 17, 2015

Catholic Piers Morgan Calls on Muslims to Denounce ISIS: “Religion is Being Hijacked”

The television host wrote in the U.K.'s Daily Mail: As the non-Muslim world rages and...

November 17, 2015

After Paris, 6 Reasons to Welcome Refugees

This comes from David Bier, an immigration policy analyst at the Niskanen Center, via the...

November 16, 2015

Bishops: Church Will Continue to Help Refugees of All Religions Coming to U.S.—UPDATED

I'm reminded of the wise words of a sister who helped give food and shelter to...

November 16, 2015

Muslims Launch Anti-ISIS Social Media Campaign “Not In My Name”

This was begun in September, but now seems a timely moment to learn more. Details: ...

November 16, 2015

Same-sex Marriage Now Legal in Ireland, After Law Goes Into Effect Today

From the BBC: Same-sex marriage has now become legal in the Republic of Ireland, after...