Because we are not free. Because we live under the tyranny of terror that sin uses to enslave us. We think that mercy will weaken us, destroy our position of strength.
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Why I want my daughter to grow up in a noisy, chaotic Catholic Church
A silent church is a dead church because life makes joyful noise.
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What is left of the Christian community in Iraq?
Our October 24 guest is Kevin Clarke.
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Judge orders arrest of longtime suspect in St. Romero’s 1980 killing
Judge Rigoberto Chicas issued the order Oct. 23 for national and international authorities to apprehend Alvaro Rafael Saravia, who has for years been a suspect in the killing.
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Pope removes bishop from governance of Memphis, names administrator
The Vatican said only that Francis had “relieved (Holley) from the pastoral governance” of the diocese and named Louisville Archbishop Joseph Kurtz to replace him temporarily.
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Irish government approves excavation of mass grave site at former Catholic orphanage
Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone announced Tuesday the excavation and recovery of remains. There will be a respectful burial where possible.
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Pope Francis calls for stronger preparation for sacrament of marriage
This new catechumenate is necessary, Pope Francis said, because “you can’t play around with love.”
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District of Columbia AG latest to join probes of clergy sex abuse
The archdiocese also is reeling from news earlier in October that the pope accepted the resignation of its leader, Cardinal Wuerl, who has been under fire after a mixed report on his handling of abuse cases.
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Pennsylvania order asks Supreme Court to uphold its religious rights
The Adorers of the Blood of Christ have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether their religious freedom rights were violated by the construction and pending use of a natural gas pipeline through its land.
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Final synod document will reflect a global church
Throughout the discussions leading up to the synod’s final week, small groups “have been very specific and intentional that we don’t become too Western with our approach.”