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Few abuse scandals involve Francis as directly as that of an Argentine bishop
Though Pope Francis has faced questions and even criticism for his overall handling of the clerical sexual abuse scandals in Catholicism, few cases touch the pontiff quite as directly as that of Argentine Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta, who was brought to Rome at the pope’s personal initiative and who now stands accused of abuse. ☩ Inés San Martín at Crux
What’s next for Cardinal Pell?
Although the Vatican has announced that a canonical process will examine the charges against Pell, writes Ed Condon, those looking to McCarrick’s case as an example are likely to find it a false comparison. ☩ Ed Condon, J.C.L., at Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report
This Man Will Drink Only Beer For Lent – Here’s the Little-Known Story Behind This Ancient Fast
Del Hall, an army veteran from Ohio, is fasting on only beer for all 46 days of the Lenten season. That’s right–he will not consume any sold food for the entirety of lent! ☩ ChurchPOP
How Aquinas & a Jesuit Priest Are Responsible for Creating Hypertext
Father Roberto Busa was a Jesuit priest who pioneered the usage of computers for linguistic & literary analysis. . . ☩ Billy Ryan at uCatholic
The Holy See & Cardinal Pell
Why did the Vatican, the day after the conviction was announced publicly, reiterate the mantra that has become habitual in Vatican commentary on the Pell case? ☩ George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
Cultural Assimilation Has Corrupted the Church in America
The New York state legislature passed the most regressive anti-life law in history. Its governor, Andrew Cuomo, a self-proclaimed Catholic, supported & shepherded the legislation & gleefully proclaimed its enactment. . . ☩ Jason Surmiller, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Vatican Spokesmen: Pope Francis’ Seventh Year Will Be ‘Synodal’
The Holy Father spent the sixth anniversary of his election as the 265th successor of St. Peter on a weeklong Lenten retreat. ☩ Courtney Grogan at CNA via National Catholic Register
Why ‘Free College’ Will Do Little to Help Poorer Americans
A large portion of the beneficiaries of free college will be relatively affluent middle-class individuals. ☩ Richard Vedder at The Stream
UK archaeologists believe they’ve found the monastery of a key figure in the spread of Christianity
Excavation yields clues to location of religious site founded by a pagan princess turned Christian. ☩ John Burger at Aleteia
A Pastoral Approach to Evangelizing Culture
☩ Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg at Catholic Exchange
A father’s rights sacrificed on the transgender altar
☩ Campbell Campbell-Jack at Mercatornet
Benedict XVI’s key to a fruitful Lent
☩ Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Television Dramas & Lust
☩ Jim Dougherty at Catholic Stand
Dear David Frum: U.S. Population Growth Is Not A Problem, It’s A Solution
☩ Lyman Stone at The Federalist
Tantum potes quantum aude—On founding a new monastery
We are confident that even in the modern world there are those who, as of old, will see the value of endowing a monastic foundation, and indeed who will respond to our appeal. ☩ Dom Alcuin Reid at The Catholic World Report
YouTube Demonetized My Christian Channel & You Won’t Believe Why
Gabby explained that she posted the Bible verses to help others. “Seeing that there [were] people in my school that needed help. They don’t need to be living in the confusion of wondering if they should be gay, bi, lesbian, trans — anything like that. ☩ Michael Brown, Ph.D., at The Stream
What does climate change mean for having children, Nothing
What amateur logicians call "guilt by association" might be bad logic, but it is an excellent rhetorical strategy. . . ☩ Matthew Walther at The Week
The men of Oberammergau have begun a “fast” that will last over a year
According to centuries-old tradition, this sacrifice is vital for the success of the Passion Play in 2020. ☩ John Burger at Aleteia
Politicizing Pediatrics: How the AAP’s Transgender Guidelines Undermine Trust in Medical Authority
The five-year-old boy who transitions to identify as a girl has taken a major step on a road that may lead to treatment with cross-sex hormones, castration, & infertility. . . ☩ Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Cardinal Pell Trial Observer Calls Guilty Verdict ‘Incomprehensible’
A witness to both of Cardinal George Pell’s trials says the prefect emeritus of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy is a victim of ‘trial by media’ & the guilty verdict is ‘utterly unfair.’ ☩ Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Baton Rouge Catholic Charities expands international adoption services
☩ Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report
In Texas, an innovative charter school network is getting stellar results with at-risk kids
☩ Shepard Barbash at City Journal
8 Amazing Facts About the Greatest Welsh Saint
☩ Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
Napa Legal Institute Helps Catholic nonprofits flourish
☩ Jim Graves at The Catholic World Report