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Women religious ‘must not become the servants of a cleric,’ Pope emphasizes

May 13, 2019

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CWN Editor's Note: Pope Francis met with members of the International Union of Superiors General as they gathered to discuss the theme of “Sowers of Prophetic Hope.”

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  • Posted by: Archpriest - May. 14, 2019 3:23 AM ET USA

    Enough is enough! Most priests I know work very hard to proclaim and live the Gospel. The constant attacks on the secular clergy by this Jesuit pope is both disheartening and infuriating.

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Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter; Opt. Mem. of St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest

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The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Bernardine of Siena (1380-1444). Bernardine left the world at an early age in order to lead a hermit's life. When he was twenty-two, he entered the Franciscan Order, one of whose glories he is. Having been made General of the Order, he resigned this charge…

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