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The dumbing down of the Angelus confirms RTE’s anti-Catholicism

Nov 10, 2015

So RTE, Ireland’s national broadcaster is to scrap the Angelus after 53 years and substitute it with videos that will reach out to people of all faiths and none.
Ordination of married men would cause other major changes within the church

Nov 09, 2015

The question of the theology of ordination to the priesthood just isn't going to go away.
Is this the future of marriage prep in the Church?

Nov 09, 2015

Father Michael Delcambre looked at his congregation on Sunday and realized he had what other pastors might call an unusual sight: He counted 10 newly married couples sitting right there in the pews, and they were regulars.
Vatican II’s legacy of interfaith relations

Nov 06, 2015

The Catholic Church celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council declaration, Nostra Aetate, on Oct 28.
Synod document highlights epikaia

Nov 06, 2015

As a priest ordained in 1970, I can only say, “The Vatican — finally — has come full circle.
Catholic Church moving from legalism to mercy

Nov 06, 2015

The real takeaway from this Synod is that Pope Francis has changed the way the Church goes about reflecting on her pastoral ministry.
Dialogue between religions: new challenges for the future

Nov 06, 2015

In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Undersecretary of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, Msgr Indunil Janakaratne Kodithuwakku gave a lecture at a conference at the Confucius Institute at the Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan.
All Saints' Day, Halloween and All Souls' Day: What's the difference?

Nov 02, 2015

"Halloween" has also been translated to "Eve of All Hallows," which was a holy day celebrating the day before All Saints Day, All Saints' Day is celebrated the first day of November while All Souls' Day is celebrated November 2.
All Souls follows All Saints for a reason

Nov 01, 2015

Through heavenly intercession the saints draw us to the saving place that is Christ.
How to counter the plastic red horns of Halloween? Dress up for the vigil of All Saints’ Day

Nov 01, 2015

Dressing up as saints or in white robes can help children understand the soul of a saint.