29 March AD 2024

FRIDAY EXTRA

Cardinal Cupich & Pope Francis (Credit: One Peter 5)

Pope Francis Is Beloved, His Papacy Might Not Match Up to His Popularity

. . .the conversation has become predictable. A friendly acquaintance asks about my work. I say I’ve been writing a book about the pope, & the acquaintance smiles & nods & says “Isn’t he so wonderful?” & then eventually I find myself saying, uncomfortably, “Well, they should know that it’s not entirely favorable”. . .

by Ross Douthat,

of The New York Times

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Crucified Star Wars Stormtrooper Hangs in London Anglican Church – Simon Dennerly
The Dilemma of the Pope: The World Meeting of Families – Fr. Reg. Scanlon O.F.M. Cap.
Blurred Lines: Vatican Manipulation of the Photo Becomes the Story – Greg Erlandson
Overcoming Anxiety & Worry in a Darkening World – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
The Latest Children’s (Political Pawns) Crusade – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Alfie Evans’ Parents Slam Court: Our Son’s Been Sentenced to the Death Penalty – LN
Was Benedict’s Letter an Endorsement, a Critique – or Neither? – Dan Hitchens, CH
By Embracing Abortion, Democrats have Alienated Catholics – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
The Importance of Liturgical Beauty – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Reflecting on Blind Obedience – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
A Winner’s Advice for Success in Life & Homeschool – Annika Albrecht, Seton Magazine
Behind the Curtain of Assisted Suicide Advocacy – Wesley J. Smith J.D., First Things
‘Examples of Light’: The Women of The Catholic Association – Nancy Flory, The Stream
The Rationalizations of Down Syndrome Abortion Proponents – Nicholas Senz, Crisis
With All Your Heart – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
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