VATICAN CITY—In a charitable act he hoped would protect future pontiffs from suffering the same spiritual fate that he had endured, retired Pope Benedict XVI
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Pope of Surprises Goes Traditional for Urbi et Orbi Blessing
The tiara was given by the President of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in 2016.
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Choral Composer Competition: Oneness Peace Journey
I suppose it’s an odd time to post this. But since the committee was able to meet today (Saturday – I guess that’s yesterday now)
Read moreThe Danger of Immersion Fonts
I’m just saying: this wouldn’t happen with a birdbath-style font.
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Lenten Laughs
Because it’s Monday…
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Lenten Laughs
Each Monday during Lent Pray Tell offers some Lenten laughs.
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Lenten Laughs
Each Monday during Lent Pray Tell offers some Lenten laughs.
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Will you be my VaLENTine?
We’ve all seen the diocesan responses to the Valentine’s day/ Ash Wednesday dilemma — celebrate on Shrove Tuesday, do penance on Ash Wednesday, they say. Brian Flanagan has a better both/and solution.
Read moreLimited Time Offer?
Here’s a gem of misunderstanding which gave me a chuckle: “Often misunderstood or simply unknown to many Catholics, an indulgence is a way to cut time
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New Bible Translation Highlights Constitutional Rights
In a groundbreaking new translation of the Bible first reported by the Onion, we see a direct mentioning of the Second Amendment and the right
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