October 6, 2018
Why can’t a priest ever marry?
Full Question Why can't a priest ever marry? Answer In the Eastern rites of the Church it is common for married men to be ordained to the priesthood. Further, in…
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September 22, 2018
Benedict XVI defends resignation and title ‘pope emeritus’ in private letters
In newly-surfaced letters from Benedict XVI, the pope emeritus has defended his abdication, and warned that continued anger at his decision risked undermining the papal office. The private correspondence, excerpts…
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September 22, 2018
Cardinal ‘blanches’ while celebrating recurring miracle of saint’s liquefied blood
Naples, Italy, Sep 19, 2018 / 12:01 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe of Naples usually does not faint at the sight of blood. He has celebrated the miracle of…
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September 22, 2018
Pope recognizes illicitly ordained Chinese bishops
Vatican City, Sep 22, 2018 / 06:22 am.- After the signing Saturday of a provisional Vatican-China deal on the nomination of bishops, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ recognition of seven…
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September 22, 2018
No sign of Italian priest kidnapped in Niger
Niamey, Niger, Sep 21, 2018 / 02:57 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- There has been no sign of an Italian missionary priest kidnapped in Niger Monday night, a member of his community…
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September 22, 2018
Indian bishop accused of rape arrested
Kochi, India, Sep 21, 2018 / 11:01 am. - Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jullundur was arrested by Kerala police Friday over allegations that he raped a nun repeatedly over the…
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August 24, 2017
How to know when God is calling you?
The first thing to have in mind is that in the case of religious vocation, that the Church has to test and "discern" vocations and ordain or disqualify someone who…
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August 23, 2017
Is it true that God does not answer prayers of those in Mortal sin?
It is very wrong to think that God would reject the prayers of someone in the state of mortal sin. The image of God as "Good shepherd" or as a…
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August 23, 2017
When is it superstitious or wrong to carry a Rosary?
Full Question: Is it superstitious to trust in your Rosary for protection? Answer: I do not think there's anything wrong with believing in the protection that God and his saints…
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July 28, 2017
Who is the “Beast”spoken of in the book of revelation? And what is his “Mark”?
forced all the people, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to be given a stamped image on their right hands or their foreheads, so that no one could…
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