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Archbishop calls Milwaukee violence a 'self-inflicted wound'
- Catholic News Service
- August 16, 2016
Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki of Milwaukee called the violence that broke out in the city as part of protests over the fatal police shooting of an African-American man “a self-inflicted wound on the community,” adding that “violence is never tolerated.”
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US Lutherans approve agreement with Catholic Church
- Emily McFarlan Miller
- August 16, 2016
Nearly 500 years after Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Castle Church door, the largest Lutheran denomination in the U.S. has approved a declaration recognizing “there are no longer church-dividing issues” on many points with the Roman Catholic Church.
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Maine diocese settles sex abuse suit for $1.2M
- Associated Press
- August 16, 2016
The men say they were abused by the Rev. James Vallely, who is now deceased, and that the bishop at the time knew about the allegations and did not notify the public.
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Congolese priest says Mary's Assumption means hope for tomorrow
- Philippe Vaillancourt
- August 16, 2016
For Father Gaston Ndaleghana Mumbere, the feast of the Assumption represents his hope for better tomorrows for his violence-plagued country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. Pope Francis mentioned his region of North Kivu on Monday, blasting a “shameful silence” surrounding the conflict.
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As immigration reform stalls, Catholics embrace welcoming message
- Rhina Guidos
- August 16, 2016
“A person who closes his arms is not a Christian,” said Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville of Washington, D.C., addressing Salvadoran immigrants. “A person who closes doors cannot be a Christian. A person who is indifferent to the tragedies of the world is not a Christian.”
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Church confirms apparitions in Argentina as 'supernatural'
- Veronica Engler
- August 15, 2016
Gladys Motta, now in her 80s, says she began seeing apparitions after she saw rosaries glowing in homes. She prayed to the Virgin Mary, who appeared to her carrying the infant Jesus and wearing a blue gown and veil. Since 1983, Motta says she has received more than 1,800 visitations from Mary and another 68 from Jesus.
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Under heavy security, Catholic pilgrims visit Lourdes shrine
- Associated Press
- August 15, 2016
Pilgrims, many sick or disabled, converged Monday in the French shrine of Lourdes under heavy security after recent terrorist attacks — notably one July 26 in northwest France, in which extremists claiming loyalty to the Islamic State stormed a Mass, slit an elderly priest’s throat and took nuns and parishioners hostage.
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Pope Francis strives to back up apologies with action
- Inés San Martín
- August 15, 2016
Actions generally speak louder than words, and rarely is that more evident than when a pope apologizes. Pope Francis has issued multiple apologies and suggested the need for even more. When he doe says “sorry,” he tries to align his words with his deeds, including recently sitting down with victims of prostitution rackets.
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Memo to Pope Francis: For God’s sake, take a break!
- August 13, 2016
Pope Francis has a prodigious, and deeply admirable, work ethic, but there are three good reasons why this Energizer Bunny of a pope might want to consider following the Italian lead for ferragosto and taking a break in mid-August.
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Pope Francis strives to back up apologies with action
- August 15, 2016
Actions generally speak louder than words, and rarely is that more evident than when a pope apologizes. Pope Francis has issued multiple apologies and suggested the need for even more. When he doe says “sorry,” he tries to align his words with his deeds, including recently sitting down with victims of prostitution rackets.
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Pope Francis strives to back up apologies with action
- August 15, 2016
Actions generally speak louder than words, and rarely is that more evident than when a pope apologizes. Pope Francis has issued multiple apologies and suggested the need for even more. When he doe says “sorry,” he tries to align his words with his deeds, including recently sitting down with victims of prostitution rackets.
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Pope treats Rome’s homeless to swim at beach, then a pizza
- August 14, 2016
Pope meets victims of prostitution racket
- August 12, 2016
Pope has lunch with Syrian refugees he brought to Rome
- August 11, 2016
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Mercy is encountering the suffering, not just aiding them, youth told
- August 15, 2016
Living out the works of mercy is a matter of encountering Christ in others and sharing his love and truth with them, especially with those who are suffering or spiritually lost, two speakers said at the recent Kraków in the Capital stateside celebration of World Youth Day in Washington, D.C.
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Archbishop calls Milwaukee violence a ‘self-inflicted wound’
- August 16, 2016
US Lutherans approve agreement with Catholic Church
- August 16, 2016
Maine diocese settles sex abuse suit for $1.2M
- August 16, 2016
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Church confirms apparitions in Argentina as ‘supernatural’
- August 15, 2016
Gladys Motta, now in her 80s, says she began seeing apparitions after she saw rosaries glowing in homes. She prayed to the Virgin Mary, who appeared to her carrying the infant Jesus and wearing a blue gown and veil. Since 1983, Motta says she has received more than 1,800 visitations from Mary and another 68 from Jesus.
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Under heavy security, Catholic pilgrims visit Lourdes shrine
- August 15, 2016
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New bishop’s to-do list: ‘Be present, give hope, and teach doctrine’
- August 12, 2016
Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron of Los Angeles says he was given three marching orders by his new boss, Archbishop Jose Gomez: ‘Be present, give hope and teach doctrine.’ Combining pop culture savvy with deep erudition, Barron is trying to accomplish each, and in his spare time, he also wants to evangelize Hollywood.
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The case for animal welfare as a matter of faith
- August 6, 2016
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