Traditionis Custodes Cheat Sheet: Use This Guide to Navigate the Words, Phrases, and References
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More Fantastic Faces of Pope Francis
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Which Pope Francis expression is your favorite?
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Don’t Forget! Extended Penitentiary Indulgence for Deceased Faithful
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year, pastors and bishops made requests to the Papal office to extend the Plenary Indulgence for the Deceased Faithful.
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Benedict and Francis: Two Peas in a Pod
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Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller highlights the fascinating similarities between these two popes.
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Pope Francis Opens Palazzo Migliori to the Homeless of Rome
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VATICAN CITY – Constructed in the 1800s, Palazzo Migliori used to be called the “Palace of the Best.” This year, thanks to the generosity and initiative of Pope Francis, the property can now be referred to as the “Palace of the Poor.” Four stories tall and located by the colonnades of St. Peter’s Square, the
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Pope Francis Celebrates Babies Crying at Mass
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VATICAN CITY – The Sistine Chapel is normally crowded with pilgrims and tourists gazing up at Michelangelo’s art. But this weekend, Pope Francis celebrated the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord in a special way under the frescoes. Employees of the Vatican and their children gathered with the pope on Sunday. To celebrate the
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26 Parishes Consolidated in Pittsburgh Diocese
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PENNSYLVANIA – In 2020, the Diocese of Pittsburg will merge twenty-six Catholic parishes in Allegheny and Washington counties into eight new parishes. “Jesus never promised that it would be easy to carry his message of love and mercy to others. He was clear that sacrifice would be necessary. However, you are positioning your new parish
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“Holy Davidson” Raises $46,800 for Ugandan Missions
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STAFFORD – Created for the Jesus Bikers group in Austria, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle signed by Pope Francis recently raised $46,800 for Ugandan missions. The 1570cc Twin Cam custom Harley was built by Würzburg Village, a Harley-Davidson dealer in Bavaria. The dealer worked with the Jesus Bikers to design the custom bike. The bike is nicknamed
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Madonna Wants to Talk to Pope Francis About Abortion
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Madonna wants to have a conversation with Pope Francis about how Jesus would support abortion. The topic of abortion came up in a recent interview with Australian television host Andrew Denton. “Let’s talk about Jesus’ point of view about women,” Madonna said in her conversation with Denton. She sat down with the television host for
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Pope Francis to Allow Emotional Support Animals in Sanctuary During Mass
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Priests around the country hailed the move as the Church’s growing understanding and embrace of a shifting culture.
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Pope Francis Launches ‘Click to Pray’ App
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ROME – Pope Francis is harnessing the power of technology to connect young people and encourage prayer through his newest app. He launched the Click to Pray app just three days before attending World Youth Day in Panama. In front of a crowd in St. Peter’s Square, the pope launched the app on a tablet.
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Pope Francis’ Lamborghini Can Be Yours for $10
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Have you always dreamed of owning a Lamborghini? Your prayers have been answered. Pope Francis’ one-of-a-kind, custom white Lamborghini Huracán is back up for grabs. Last May, the car was auctioned off at RM Sotheby’s. With no reserve price, people gathered in the room the car was housed, online, and on the telephone to place their
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Kim Jong-un Invites Pope Francis to North Korea
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PYONGYANG – Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, will invite Pope Francis to visit Pyongyang. South Korean president Moon Jae-in will deliver the invitation during his visit to the Vatican next week. Although he may be the first pope to visit North Korea, Pope Francis is not the first to receive an invitation. Saint
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Pope Francis Begins Archbishop McCarrick Investigation
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VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has prepared a “thorough preliminary investigation” into the abuse allegations against Archbishop Theodore Edgar McCarrick. The church will eventually “make known the conclusions” to the public. The statement issued by the Vatican on October 6, 2018 did not mention the the Viganò accusation against Pope Francis, which accused the pontiff of
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Baby Gianna, Kissed by Pope Francis, Beats Brain Tumor
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In 2015, doctors gave Gianna Grace Masciantonio a few weeks to live. Named after Saint Gianna and the Blessed Mother, Gianna seemed healthy at birth. But an MRI revealed that a tumor was entwined around the stem of her brain. With no surgical options, the doctors sent Gianna and her family home. Gianna’s parents, Kristen
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Can We Still Enjoy Military Thrillers After Changes by Pope Francis?
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From the works of Brad Thor and Vince Flynn to Matthew Betley, military thrillers regularly top the bestseller lists. They’ve been popular since at least the 1950s, but after 9/11, readers have absolutely flocked to them. In light of Pope Francis’s recent change to the Catechism involving the inadmissibility of the death penalty, however, some
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What Are the Laity to Do in the Wake of the Cardinal McCarrick Scandal?
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One would be hard pressed to be Catholic in America and not be at least slightly aware of the enormous scandal that is being uncovered regarding recently degraded Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. There are as many articles and opinions and letters from Bishops that have made their way to Catholic and secular media
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Pope Francis Confirms Panama Visit for World Youth Day 2019
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PANAMA – Pope Francis was one of the first pilgrims to register for World Youth Day 2019. With the help of two young adults, he reserved his spot using a tablet in Saint Peter’s Square. “There,” The pontiff said on the first day of registration. He registered after delivering his weekly Sunday catechesis and praying
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What Does Freedom Mean to Us as Catholics?
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Saint Pope John Paul II once said that “freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.” Independence Day brings with it celebrations, and fireworks, cookouts, and a few “cold ones”. It also is a great opportunity to pause for a moment and think about what
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Pope Francis Appoints 14 New Cardinals
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ITALY – This week, Pope Francis appointed 14 new cardinals during a ceremony at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The cardinals are from 11 different countries. Italy, Spain, Madagascar, Peru, Portugal, Pakistan, Mexico, Bolivia, Japan, Iraq, and Poland are all homes to the newest cardinals. During a homily, Pope Francis asked the new cardinals to
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