Pope confirms he’s finishing encyclical begun by Pope Benedict

Pope confirms he’s finishing encyclical begun by Pope Benedict

Pope Francis told members of the ordinary council of the Synod of Bishops that he was preparing to publish an encyclical on faith written “with four hands” — his own and those of Pope Benedict XVI.

Walking with Jesus on streets of St. Paul

Walking with Jesus on streets of St. Paul

Participants in the 17th annual Archdiocesan Corpus Christi Procession walk behind the Blessed Sacrament into the Cathedral of St. Paul.

The preachings of F. Scott Fitzgerald

The preachings of F. Scott Fitzgerald

The appearance of yet another film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” provides the occasion for reflecting on what many consider the great American novel.

Students create ads to bring peers back to Church

Students create ads to bring peers back to Church

As a final project for their theology class, sophomores at Benilde-St. Margaret’s School in St. Louis Park created print, television and radio ads aimed at bringing teens who are struggling in their faith back to Mass.

Spring cleaning reveals forgotten gems at Vatican

Spring cleaning reveals forgotten gems at Vatican

A little bit of spring cleaning or a much needed renovation can turn up the most unexpected things — especially if you’re sprucing up or digging through the Vatican.


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14 ways to celebrate the Fortnight for Freedom

14 ways to celebrate the Fortnight for Freedom

Creative and efficacious ways to celebrate the Fortnight for Freedom

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Know a good Catholic boss?

Know a good Catholic boss?

Nominate a great Catholic boss before June 24.

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Man of Steel

Man of Steel

“Man of Steel”, director Zack Snyder’s take on the familiar narrative of Superman, has the makings of an engaging drama and features thematic elements that viewers of faith in particular can appreciate.

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Injustice: Gods Among Us

Injustice: Gods Among Us

Though its mechanics are based on the most recent version of the grotesque “Mortal Kombat” franchise, this DC Comics offering proves to be a significantly more family-friendly affair — albeit not without complications.

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Catholics must grow in love of God, neighbor, pope says at audience

Catholics must grow in love of God, neighbor, pope says at audience

Christians have “far to go” if they seek to be known primarily for their love of God and neighbor, Pope Francis said.

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Obama administration drops its appeal of Plan B ruling

Obama administration drops its appeal of Plan B ruling

U.S. Catholic officials expressed disappointment with the June 10 announcement that the federal government will comply with a judge’s ruling to allow girls of any age to buy the morning-after pill without a prescription.

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Archdiocesan Marriage Day

Archdiocesan Marriage Day

Archbishop John Nienstedt honored married couples, especially those celebrating silver and golden anniversaries, during the annual Marriage Day Celebration June 8 at the Cathedral of St. Paul.

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Wealth obscures power of God’s word, free gift of salvation, pope says

Wealth obscures power of God’s word, free gift of salvation, pope says

A church that is rich and lacking in praise for the Lord is an old, lifeless church that neglects the true treasure of God’s free gift of grace and salvation, Pope Francis said in a morning homily.

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Jesuit criticizes Western support of Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt

Jesuit criticizes Western support of Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt

A priest who directs the Jesuit Cultural Center in Alexandria, Egypt, blasted Western support of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt during a visit to Parliament Hill.

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Bishops warn against changes in immigration bill that could kill it

Bishops warn against changes in immigration bill that could kill it

At a news conference in San Diego, the chairmen of three committees reiterated the bishops’ support for comprehensive immigration reform that protects families and workers.

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Pope nixes ‘boring’ practice of reading text to students, uses Q&A

Pope nixes ‘boring’ practice of reading text to students, uses Q&A

Pope Francis ditched a 1,250-word prepared speech to students saying it would be “a tad boring” to read out loud and opted instead to just quickly hit the high points and spend the rest of the time answering people’s questions.

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Daily Scriptures: June 9 – June 23, 2013

Daily Scriptures: June 9 – June 23, 2013

Sunday, June 9
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Kings 17:17-24
Galatians 1:11-19
Luke 7:11-17

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Rediscover: The Creed

Rediscover: The Creed

– More than checklist, creed is God’s story in miniature
– Youth tracks to be featured at Oct. 12 celebration
– Teen’s road to Church includes public profession of creed
– How the Kardashians keep up
– What do you believe?

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Catholic United Financial organizes event to help victims of disasters

Catholic United Financial organizes event to help victims of disasters

Also,
– CCF hires new officer, names finance director
– Order of Malta exhibit at Basilica
– Local Catholic author publishes new book

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