Ideologies and practices that destroy human life arise from false ideas of freedom without God, Pope Francis told a crowd in St. Peter’s Square, including thousands of pro-life activists from around the world.
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Catholic, gay and living a ‘beautiful life’
I have heard a lot about how mean the Church is, and how bigoted, because she opposes gay marriage. How badly she misunderstands gay people, and how hostile she is towards us. My gut reaction to such things is: Are you freaking kidding me?
Are we even talking about the same church?
Love, marriage and pizza delivery
The Holy Spirit works in amazing ways, and one of my favorite examples is when we see it connect a man and a woman and carry them to the altar
New HHS lawsuit cites violations of Constitution, religious liberty law
Claiming that the HHS contraception mandate violates their rights under three U.S. constitutional amendments and a 1993 federal law protecting religious liberty, a law firm representing Michael and Stanley Brey, brothers and co-owners of the Monticello-based company named SMA, LLC, filed the third Minnesota lawsuit against the statute earlier this month, bringing the number of cases to more than 60 nationally.
Local Fortnight for Freedom events
– Freedom Forum is June 22 in Mendota
– Holy hour for religious freedom set
Clergy forum on religious freedom helps prepare priests for current, future threats
After attending a pilot program designed to form and educate priests on religious-liberty issues, Father Jonathan Kelly, assistant priest at All Saints in Lakeville, is better prepared to articulate the challenges and threats facing the Church and all Catholics, and give resources and encouragement to his parishioners.
Obama nominates retired CRS president as U.S. ambassador to Vatican
Hackett was appointed president of CRS in 1993. During his tenure, he established a division focusing on outreach to dioceses, parishes, Catholic organizations, and colleges and universities, and laypeople were first appointed to the CRS board of directors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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