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Splintering: The SSPX Dilemma
May 17, 2012 2:13 PM Splintering: The SSPX Dilemma By Dr. Jeff Mirus
Let me say again that I hope the reconciliation of the Society of St. Pius X to the Church is swift and complete. Sadly, however, current information suggests there is real danger of a split within the organization if SSPX head Bernard...
Is the New York Times protecting dissident Catholic priests?
May 16, 2012 5:30 PM Is the New York Times protecting dissident Catholic priests? By Phil Lawler
The perceptive religion reporter Terry Mattingly noticed something that had escaped me, in a New York Times story about religious attitudes toward same-sex marriage. The Times reported: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that homosexual...
The City Gates
May 17, 2012 The low price of defaming the Church By Dr. Jeff Mirus
Kenyan Bishop Philip Sulumeti’s case against the Irish RTE television network is interesting on a number of counts. In general I’d rather bishops did not sue, but since he has sued, I hope he’ll use any settlement for...
Key Insights
May 15, 2012 Of Georgetown and, Ah!, Bright Wings
Sometimes, beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. In looking at Georgetown University's invitation to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to speak at commencement, Phil Lawler's glass is definitely half—no, make that...
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Catholic World News: Today's Top Stories
- Vatican cardinal examines relations between the Church and Jews
- British ambassador praises Vatican bank’s steps to address money laundering
- CDF discusses reconciliation with SSPX
- USCCB attorneys foresee legal action against ‘unjust and unlawful’ HHS mandate
- Pope's new Wednesday lecture series: St. Paul on prayer
- Canadian bishop laicized after child-porn conviction
- Washington archdiocese criticizes Georgetown over Sebelius invitation
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Easter: May 18th
Optional Memorial of St. John I, pope and martyr
John I was elected Pope in 523. The Arian King Theodoric sent him as his ambassador to Emperor Justin in Constantinople. On John I's return, he was captured by the king, who was displeased at the outcome of the embassy, and cast him into... MoreIncludes prayers, readings, family activities and recipes for the day.
In Depth Analysis
May 16, 2012 The Natural Law and Sex By Dr. Jeff Mirus
Let’s suppose you want to construct an effective case for confining sexual relations to lifelong marriage between one man and one woman, in which each marital act is open to both life and love. You might turn directly...
