Alabama plans to put an industrial-grade respirator mask over Mr. Smith’s face and replace his breathing air with pure nitrogen gas, causing him to die from lack of oxygen. He will not be rendered unconscious before the procedure begins.
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Archbishop Ireland’s ambitious plan for Catholic schools failed in his day. Could we resurrect it today?
From a Catholic perspective, it is fair to say that Archbishop John Ireland put Minnesota on the map. But he failed in his most cherished project: a new model for Catholic education.
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Clericalism isn’t the only thing stopping the Catholic Church from embracing synodality
We must all learn to change our mindset regarding our role and participation in ecclesial life if we want to experience a truly synodal church.
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Sexual abuse case against defrocked Cardinal McCarrick suspended in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin judge suspended charges against defrocked Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, accused of sexually assaulting a boy in the 1970s, ruling he is incompetent for trial because of dementia.
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Vatican asks US bishops to hold new rounds of Synod on Synodality listening sessions
Vatican’s Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops has provided two guiding questions regarding the “successes and distresses” and “structures and organization“ of the church to discuss ahead of the second session of the synod.
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US bishops, LGBT Catholics react to Vatican approval of blessings for same-sex couples
Some Catholics see the Vatican declaration as a step forward for L.G.B.T. people in the church. Others are worried about the possibility of schism.
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After two Christian women killed in Gaza Catholic church by Israeli sniper, U.S. bishops condemn violence in Holy Land
The head of the U.S. bishops conference has condemned the killing of two Christian women who had been seeking shelter inside Gaza’s only Catholic church.
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Podcast: Understanding Pope Francis’ U.S. critics
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” host Colleen Dulle is joined by “Where Peter Is” editor Mike Lewis to discuss Pope Francis’ recent decisions on Cardinal Burke and Bishop Strickland.
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Fatal stabbing of Catholic priest rocks small Nebraska community
Fort Calhoun, Neb., mourns the loss of Rev. Stephen Gutgsell after he was fatally stabbed at the rectory of St. John the Baptist Parish on Dec. 10, 2023.
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Podcast: Did Pope Francis really punish Cardinal Burke?
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and host Colleen Dulle discuss the Pope’s health, his message on climate change and his decision to cut Cardinal Raymond Burke’s salary.