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Pope Francis Opens Palazzo Migliori to the Homeless of Rome
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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Utah Catholics Oppose Bill That Would Break the Seal of Confession
SALT LAKE CITY – The Diocese of Salt Lake City is fighting a proposed bill that would require clergy to report disclosures of child abuse and neglect, even if that means revealing the contents of someone’s confession. House Bill 90 modifies provisions relating to reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect. It deletes provisions that …
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Official Video Shows Man Desecrating Altar in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN – Last Sunday, a man entered St. Anthony of Padua in Brooklyn. During the prayers of consecration, he walked up to the altar and poured juice onto the altar. Then, he splashed the juice at Father Jossy Vattothu, staining his vestments. In an official press release, the Diocese of Brooklyn called the act a …
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Jason Evert’s Events in Ireland Canceled Due to His Comments on Homosexuality
DUBLIN – Jason Evert was scheduled to give talks at Blackrock College, Sandyford’s Rosemont secondary school, and the Incite 2020 student retreat at University College Dublin this week. All those talks have been canceled due to concern for his views on homosexuality and contraception. The UCD LGBTQ+ Society begin to call for the talks to …
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Pope Francis Celebrates Babies Crying at Mass
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 …
26 Parishes Consolidated in Pittsburgh Diocese
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 …
78 Years Ago Today, Thomas Merton Arrived at the Abbey of Gethsemani
December 10 marks seventy-eight years since Thomas Merton arrived at the Abbey of Gethsemani, a monastery in Kentucky that is part of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, better known as the Trappists. Merton spent three days in the guest house, waiting to see if the order would accept him. In between interviews …
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The Divine Plan is in Theaters Nationwide Tonight Only
In 2017, Dr. Paul Kengor published an acclaimed bestseller, “A Pope and a President.” The book told the story of the deep and pivotal bond between Pope John Paul II and President Ronald Reagan. Both men survived assassination attempts just six weeks apart in 1981. They also both believed they were spared in order to …
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