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Nazism and extreme nationalism ‘must be opposed in word and deed,’ says papal advisor
- Church in the US
- August 16, 2017
“Our country is once again in a moment when the civic and biblical heritage is being attacked and tested,” papal advisor Cardinal Sean O’Malley said in a statement following the violence in Charlottesville. “We need to reassert and reaffirm the belief that one nation is meant to include all: the multiple races, cultures, ethnicities and religions which make up our country.”
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O’Malley: Women who’ve had abortions need to find forgiveness
- Interviews
- July 7, 2017
Few pastors in America probably have put in more face time with more different kinds of vulnerable and suffering people than Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston. “As difficult as many of these ministries are, my firm conviction is that it’s the most important thing the Church can be doing, and I’m privileged to be a part of that,” he said.
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Looking for hope and the next generation of Latino leaders at Encuentro
- Catholic News Service, Church in the US
- July 2, 2017
If all goes well with the Encuentro process, which organizers call the “V Encuentro” because it’s the fifth time it’s taking place, church officials hope it will yield an increase in vocations of Latinos to the priesthood, religious life, permanent diaconate, an increase in the percentage of Latino students enrolling at Catholic schools, and create a group of Latino leaders for the church, as well as increase Latinos’ sense of belonging and stewardship in the U.S. church where their numbers are rising.
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American Padre Pio moves a step closer to sainthood
- Vatican
- May 6, 2017
Pope Francis on Thursday approved a rafter of sainthood decisions, including a miracle attributed to Capuchin Father Solanus Casey clearing the way for his beatification. Casey is more or less the American Padre Pio, a Capuchin healer and wonder-worker known for his simplicity, his availability, and his love for ordinary people.
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Small changes expected from Council of Cardinals’ latest meeting
- Catholic News Agency, Vatican
- April 27, 2017
There were only small changes this time during the meeting with Pope Francis and selected cardinals this week. The aim of the Council of Cardinals is to reform the Roman Curia and last fall it established the new dicasteries. During this session the council focused on regulation within the departments.
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Is it time for a dramatic flourish from U.S. bishops on immigration?
- Analysis, Church in the US
- April 2, 2017
Gestures often speak louder than words, and in 2014 Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston and eight other bishops delivered a powerful one by celebrating Mass at the U.S./Mexico border – a statement that registered even in far-away Rome. Given the way things are going today, it may be time for an even more dramatic flourish.
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