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This Insights eNewsletter was sent to subscribers on April 27, 2018.

eNewsletter Subject: Purity in a confused Church

Continuing my reflections on holiness, today I take a long look at a question quite vexing to a great many people: Why can’t the Church stop harping on purity?!

Meanwhile, Phil Lawler tries to strike a balance between recognizing a pope’s Catholicism and securing the faithful against other shortcomings: Yes, the Pope is a Catholic. But he’s confusing other Catholics.

Phil also calls our attention to key troubles that are hampering Vatican operations: Quick Hits: From Crux, two detailed looks at current Vatican woes.

Regarding the furor in Germany over giving communion to Protestant spouses of Catholics, here is the text of the letter the opposition sent to Rome: German Bishops Letter to Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

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