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Aug 09 2015
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Catholics Wrestle with Teachings as Gay Employees Dismissed
Pope Francis refined his vision for the church last week when he said long-spurned divorced and remarried Catholics should be welcomed with "open doors." And he has famously parsed centuries of thought on homosexuality into a five-word quip: "Who am I to judge?"
Yet the Archdiocese of Philadelphia opened its door only briefly when married gay teacher Margie Winters, trailed by
Newsmax (News)Sep 06 2015
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Pope calls on Catholics to shelter Europe's migrants
Pope Francis called on religious communities and Catholic parishes across Europe on Sunday to take on the crush of migrants that have been pouring into the continent recently.
The pope’s plea comes as thousands more refugees from war-torn countries such as Syria and Afghanistan were expected to arrive in Austria and Germany on Sunday. The migrants were traveling from Hungary where they
USA TODAYJun 17 2023
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‘Bud Light the Dodgers’: Thousands of Catholics Protest outside Dodger Stadium during Controversial Pride Night Event
National Review (News)May 24 2015
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Pope's pronouncements making trouble for GOP Catholics
Catholic Republicans are developing a pope problem. Earlier this month, Francis recognized Palestinian statehood. This summer, he’s going to issue an encyclical condemning environmental degradation. And in September, just as the GOP primary race heats up, Francis will travel to Washington to address Congress on climate change. Francis may be popular with the general public, but key Republican
PoliticoJul 14 2023
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Catholic Priest Attacked By Machete-Wielding Assailant Who Said He ‘Wanted To Kill A Black Man’, Police Say
Catholic priest Father Stephen Ugwu of Melville, Louisiana, was allegedly attacked by a machete-wielding assailant on a church campus, according to the sheriff’s office. Johnny Dwayne Neely was charged with attempted second degree murder, hate crimes, home invasion and a bench warrant, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office reportedly confirmed to KLFY. Authorities reportedly say he stated he “
The Daily CallerMar 14 2024
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Progress on second phase of Our Lady of La Vang shrine at Christ Cathedral progresses
Nearly five years after being christened as the new spiritual center for the Roman Catholic Church in Orange County, the Christ Cathedral campus in Garden Grove continues to evolve – including with the expansion of an outdoor worship space held dear by the Catholic Vietnamese community. Already the Our Lady of La Vang shrine has become a centerpiece of many events at the cathedral campus and
Orange County RegisterNov 02 2014
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Pope Francis agitates conservative U.S. Catholics
A senior American cardinal in the Vatican says that under this pope, the Roman Catholic Church is "a ship without a rudder'' and the faithful "are feeling a bit seasick.''
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput complains that a recent Vatican conference called by Pope Francis produced "confusion,'' adding, "Confusion is of the devil.''
A group of conservative lay Catholics say
USA TODAYMar 24 2024
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Clinton Twp. police mark third anniversary of chief’s COVID-related death
Marc Rybinski still has a hard time coming to terms with the passing of former Clinton Township Police Chief Fred Posavetz. Rybinski, a retired Clinton Township police officer who formerly worked the late chief, is now a deacon at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church. “It seems like yesterday that we lost him,” Rybinski said Friday. “And it seems like a lifetime.” Rybinski was part of the crowd
Macomb DailyMar 23 2024
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Diocese of Pittsburgh announces Holy Week celebration schedule
PITTSBURGH — The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced its plans to celebrate Holy Week. This year’s schedule includes several public services at Saint Paul Cathedral in North Oakland and some community events. “This is the most important week of the year for Christians. We reflect deeply on Jesus’ Passion and death, through which He atoned for the sins of all people. His rising from
WPXIMar 24 2024
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Coaches all-star game: South rallies to win shootout
WORCESTER — There were fireworks a-plenty at the Massachusetts State Hockey Coaches Association’s Boys All-Star Game Sunday. Catholic Memorial’s Connor Fryberger and Franklin’s Ben Paterson each registered a pair of goals to go with an assist, while Marshfield standout Tommy Carroll (two goals) added a spark as the Southern All-Stars capped the winter with a memorable 8-7 victory over Team
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