19 March AD 2024

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION, QUERIDA AMAZONIA ANALYSIS:
Francis’s Silence, Ratzinger’s Tears, & That Never-Published Statement of His – Sandro Magister
Buy This Book! (Cardinal Sarah’s Latest Book from Ignatius Press) – One Mad Mom
On the Question of Married Priests, a Papal Pattern Returns – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Reg
Pope Francis Lays Out a Vision for the Future of the Amazon – Edward Pentin at NC Register
‘Querida Amazonia’ Is a Document of Reconciliation – Gerhard Cardinal Müller at NC Register
Pope’s Top Aides Say Door Still Open on Married Priests, Deaconesses – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Pope Looking To Mend Divisions, Rejecting Married Priests, Deaconesses – Clemente Listi at RU
No Mention of Priestly Celibacy in Amazon Synod Exhortation – Christopher R. Altieri at Cth Hrld
Pope Ducks Debates Over Married Priests, Deaconesses – Christopher White & Inés San Martín
Full Text of the Papal Document Following the Amazon Synod – Rocco Palmo at Whispers in. . .
The Pope’s Exhortation for a Church with an Amazonian Face – Alessandro Gisotti at Vtcn News

Pope Francis’ “Great Dreams” for the Amazon Region – Andrea Tornielli at Vatican News

QUERIDA AMAZONIA (Full Text) – The Holy See

MORNING UPDATE:
Prudence & Bishop McElroy – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Catholic Church Prepares to Rededicate England as ‘Dowry of Mary’ – Charles Collins at Crux
Party’s Abortion Stance Driving Pro-Life Democrats Away, Says Ethicist – CNS via Crux
Days Before Attack, Nigerian Bishop Warned of Poor Protection for Christians – CNA via NCRgstr
Bishop McNaughton Dies at 93; was First Bishop of Inchon, South Korea – CNS via Crux

MORNING ISSUE:
I Will Say What the Political Leaders Cannot Say About Pete Buttigieg – Michael Brown, Ph.D.
Why Are Many Hillsdale College Students Becoming Catholic? – E. Bachmann at The Collegian
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Things are Changing at the Supreme Court – Russell Shaw at Our Sunday Visitor
Pp. Francis: Those Looking for Married Priests Will Be Disappointed – CNS via Catholic Herald
On Jehovah’s Witnesses – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
End Times – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
An “Arma Christi” Chasuble from Poland – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

Would Female Deacons Unite or Separate Catholics From the Orthodox? – Peter Jesserer Smith
Bernie Sanders & Pete Buttigieg Tell Pro-Life Democrats They’re Not Welcome – Life News
Just Too Cool: Judean Date Trees Grown from 2000 Year Old Seeds – Fr. Z’s Blog
Rape in Xinjiang Camps: The Tibetan Precedent; Are Christians Next? – M. Introvigne at Bttr Wntr
Does Consecrated Life Trump Marriage? Can the Married Change Their Minds? – J. Mirus, Ph.D.
The Virtues of Mary: Lessons Offering Consolation – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Consider Moderating Your Smartphone Usage for Lent – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in. . .
Why We Should be Wary of Blaming Overpopulation for Climate Change – H. Alberro at Mrctrnt
Cardinal Zen: Communist China Wants Vatican ‘Surrender’ – Matt Hadro at CNA via The CWR
The Little Sisters Are Headed to the Supreme Court—Again – Donovan Wilson at Crisis Magazine
Video of Sarum Vespers of Candlemas – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
For & Against Integralism – Michael Hanby at First Things
Sandstad & Jansen on Aristotle’s Revenge – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Saints Owner Denies Team Had Role in Clergy Sex Abuse List – Jim Mustian at AP via Crux
A Christian Response to Mental Health Needs in Texas – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
Markets, the State, & the Imperative of Culture – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil. (Oxon.), at Public Dscrs
Britain Mulls Advocacy for Persecuted Christians – Fr. Terry Tastard at Providence Magazine

Quick Link(s):
Assoc. of Catholic Colleges & Univs.: We Need More Homosexuality On Campus – Cal Cthlc Daily

Heterodox & Anti-American – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Announcement(s):
Catholics Mourn Tragic Death of Arizona Priest in Car Cash – CNA via The Cthlc World Report
Cardinal Marx To Step Down as Head of German Bishops – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

Chicago Archdiocese Announces Multiple Parish Mergers, Closings – CNA via Ntnl Cth Register
Bishop Paprocki Provides Pastoral Guide on Gender Identity – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Sacred Heart Seminary Offering Free ‘Encountering Christ’ Course – G. Van Son at Catholic Stand
12th Texas City Bans Abortion, Declares Itself a Sanctuary for the Unborn – M Bilger at Life News

Hong Kong Catholic Church Takes Strong Measures in Response to Coronavirus – John Burger
Philippine Bishops Issue Directives To Prevent Coronavirus Outbreak – R. Harms at CNS via Crux

Podcast(s):
“The Feminine Genius Podcast” (My Testimony & Theology of the Body) – Sister H. Burns, F.S.P.