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November 2013

November 13, 2013

U.S. Bishops to President Obama: NO, We Will Not Comply

The Catholic bishops of the United States, at the conclusion of the U.S. Conference...

November 12, 2013

Archbishop Joseph Kurtz Is the New President of USCCB

By an overwhelming margin, this morning the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops elected Louisville Archbishop...

November 11, 2013

Pope Francis, the U.S. Bishops, and Now YOU Can Help the Philippines!

As the first relief shipments arrive in the typhoon-ravaged Philippines, Pope Francis and the U.S....

November 10, 2013

How Does the Vatican Know That Those Old Bones Are the Relics of St. Peter?

The Vatican has just announced plans for an unprecedented exhibit: For the first time ever,...

November 10, 2013

Sunday Reminiscing: Sister Clarissa and the Baltimore Catechism

I admit it: I'm a sucker for some good folk music. And on my short...

November 09, 2013

TIME Magazine Expert: “You Should Be ‘A Little Bit Worried’ About That Falling Satellite”

Here we go again. In September 2011, NASA’s Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS), which was...

November 09, 2013

Peoria Bishop in a Wild West Shootout!

Continuing on the theme of “Church leaders are regular people, too”…. I love Bishop Daniel...

November 08, 2013

Fun and Games at the Vatican: Pope Francis Sports a Clown Nose

Every Wednesday morning in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope greets pilgrims from around the world...

November 08, 2013

Marriage: It’s Not for Sissies. (This Book Can Help.)

Thirty-five years of rainbows and fresh breezes, bouquets and butterflies, sultry kisses on Saturday nights..... ...

November 07, 2013

Pope Francis Gets a New Speechwriter

Pope Francis has said that we should "mess up the Church"--and there are those among...

November 07, 2013

The Poor, the Pure, the Merciful: Pope Francis Chooses Themes for World Youth Days

The Vatican has announced this morning that Pope Francis has chosen the themes for the...

November 07, 2013

Medjugorje: What I Saw at the Apparition

This week, the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith sent a letter instructing...

November 05, 2013

That Survey for the World-Wide Church: Not Exactly…

Well, it seems there’s been a little confusion over this whole “synod survey” thing. First,...

November 05, 2013

PERFECT! Young Cartoon Fella Sees Disability in a New Light

From the Brazilian webcomic Mentirinhas… a sad young man realizes that his new three-legged puppy is...

November 05, 2013

Apostolic Nunciature in Damascus Is Bombed; No Casualties

This just in: This morning the Vatican ambassador's office (Apostolic Nunciature) in Syria has been...

November 04, 2013

“Expect Surprises”: Archbishop of Canterbury’s Remarkable Interview at the World Council of Churches

The Archbishop of Canterbury has hinted that we should expect “a few surprises” in terms...

November 01, 2013

The Hallmark Ornament Kerfuffle: There’s No Way to Win in the PC Wars

For years Hallmark, the Kansas City-based greeting card company, has produced a line of original...

October 2013

October 31, 2013

A Happy Ending to USF “Priest=Toilet” Controversy

A few days ago, I told you the story of an anti-religious incident at the...

October 31, 2013

Pope Francis Celebrates Mass at the Tomb of Pope John Paul II

On Thursday mornings, a group of Polish worshippers gather in the St. Sebastian Chapel, just...

October 30, 2013

NSA Spied on Vatican, Pope Francis, Too? (UPDATED)

The National Security Agency didn’t only spy on Angela Merkel and on our own citizens. ...

October 30, 2013

Bling Bishop’s Lavish Mansion May Be Converted to a Soup Kitchen

In case the “Bishop of Bling” thought tempers would cool down and things would return...

October 29, 2013

Shoes for Baby Atheists

“All babies are born atheists,” claims Berlin’s Atheist Shoe Company. The company plans to market...

October 28, 2013

Come On In, Get Comfy! Pope Francis’ Relaxed Attitude Means That People Are Taking His Seat

Pope Francis continues to surprise and charm with his warmth and hospitality. I see a...

October 28, 2013

The Leadership Style of Pope Francis

This week I’ve been slowly, deliberately reading Chris Lowney’s most excellent new book, Pope Francis: Why...

October 27, 2013

Pro-Life License Plates in the Nation’s Capital!

Here it is, finally: a “Choose Life” license plate approved for use in the District...

October 27, 2013

As New U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Begins His Duties: A Sneak Peek Inside His Rome Embassy

Last week, on October 21, new U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Kenneth Hackett presented...

October 25, 2013

Oh My Gosh! A Second American Bishop Has Contracted Hepatitis A!

Earlier today, I reported that Fargo’s new bishop, Bishop John T. Folda, had contracted Hepatitis...

October 25, 2013

Priest = Toilet? Professor’s Crude Analogy Draws Fire from Catholics – UPDATED

A college professor holds up a picture showing a priest holding a crucifix on one...

October 25, 2013

Bishop of Fargo, ND May Have Unwittingly Exposed His Flock to Hepatitis A

The North Dakota Department of Health has issued a warning that people who attended any...

October 23, 2013

Do You, Jodi, Take This Bridge To Be Your Lawfully Wedded Spouse…

Last July, Australian Jodi Rose married Le Pont du Diable Bridge in Céret, southern France. ...

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