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What If We Misunderstood Pope Francis? – Andrea Gagliarducci, Mon Vat

“Mr. Ray” – Stacy Trasancos PhD
Joyce Kilmer & the Fighting 69th – Don. R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Pope Francis in the Holy Land: News Analysis Roundup – BigPulpit.com
Catholic Saint of the Day Is. . .(Click Here) – uCatholic
In Memoriam – Sarah Babbs, Ignitum Today
Boko Haram: How Should Christians Understand It? – Howard Duncan
Memorial Day Pledge – Don. R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
The Longest Battle – John Burger, The Catholic World Report
Remember – Kate Daneluk, Catholic Lane
Hymn to the Fallen – Don. R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
U.N. Committee: Holy See Did Not Violate Torture Convention – The Reg
Martin Treptow’s Pledge – Don. R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Obama Forgets Day of Families, Military; Celebrates Perverted Sex – KS
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Pope & Patriarch Mark Historic Chapter in Ecumenism – P. J. Smith

Pope Makes New Christian Unity Step in Meeting with Patriarch – CWR
The Pope, The Patriarch & True Ecumenism – Dr. Adam A. J. DeVille
Pope Francis & Ptrrch Bartholomew Sign Common Declaration – CWR
Pope Francis Embraces Rabbi & Muslim Leader at Western Wall – CH
Pope Francis Symbolic Prayer at Israel’s Separation Barrier – Ed West
Explaining Vandalism, Catholic Immigrants in Tel Aviv. . . – Kt. Schiffer
Pope Francis: Christ’s Resurrection Unites Us – Andrea Gagliarducci
Pope Francis: May God Change the Hearts of the Violent – Mrn. Medlin
Pope Francis in Jordan: Mission of Holy Spirit Is Peace – The Reg
Pope Francis Calls for Religious Freedom in Middle East – Frn. X. Rocca
Israeli, Palestinians Accept Pope Francis’s Invite to Vatican Summit – R
Pope Francis Lauds Fraternal Dialogue with Muslims, Jew – The Reg
Pope Speaks Out for Children During Bethlehem Visit – The Cthlc Hrld
Full Text of Declaration of Pope Francis & Patriarch Bartholomew – CH
Pope Francis, The Francis Effect & The Media – Big Pulpit (11-19-14)
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The English Priests Who Taught Real Madrid a Football Lesson – Krny

The Porn Pandemic Shows Pornography’s ‘Devastating Effects’ – Sggns
England: From Most Cthlc Nation to Most Anti-Cthlc Nation – D. Selwood
The Saint Who Began the Society that Became the Oratory – The Cth Hrl
Abp. Gänswein: European Govts Ignore Attacks on Christians – The Reg
The Truth About Ireland & the Faith – Michael Durnan, Regina Magazine
In The Heart of Every Traditionalist Lies a Schismatic – Patrick Archbold
Resigning Ourselves to a Middle East Without Christians – J. Frawley D.
Abp. Prendergast Calls Trudeau’s Pro-Abort Stance Scandalous – Thrs
Abp. Peter Smith: Same-Sex Civil Partnerships Not Marriages – The CH
Crd. Kasper Undermines Church Teaching on Marriage – Fr. Gr. Murray
Against Walter Cardinal Kasper’s Ideas on Marriage – Ross Douthat, NYT
Priests in Libya Say Catholics Living in Fear – Jonathan Luxmoore
Those That Came Before – Amanda Mortus, Ignitum Today
Thinking Liturgically: The God of My Youth – Kevin M. Tierney, Cth Lan
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Pope Francis in the Holy Land: News Analysis Roundup – BigPulpit.com
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Patriarch Bartholomew & Pope Francis Issue Joint Declaration – Apostolic Pilgrimage

Pope and Patriarch Pray Together – Apostolic Pilgrimage

Speech By Pope Francis During Holy Sepulcher Celebration – AP

Homily By Patriarch Bartholomew… – Apostolic Pilgrimage

The Pope and the Patriarch: Pilgrims in Hope – First Things

The New York Times & the Big Fish that Got Away – Jeff McLeod, Ct St

Don’t Bury St. Joseph – Bonnie Engstrom, Ignitum Today
In Canada, Pro-Lifers on the Brink – Michael Coren, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
The Double Helix of Faith & Family – Jim Schroeder, Aleteia
Book Review: The Search for Soul in a Fallen World – Jerry Salyer
Without Gloss: St. Francis & the West – Abp. Charles J. Chaput OFM Cap
What Eye Has Not Seen: Divinization & the Saints – Joe Heschmeyer
The Apostle of the Rockies: Fr. Pierre-Jean De Smet, SJ – K. Schmiesing
Why Holy Water? – Fr. William Saunders, Catholic Exchange
2 Faces of Wartime Germany: Hans Frank & Franz Jägerstätter – Phllps
On the Virtue of Temperance, Screen Obsession & Weird Brothers – Q
Is Water Boring? – Emily C. Hurt, Ignitum Today
Children as Natural Philosophers – Matthew Bauer, Dead Phlsphrs Soc.
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Live! Patriarch & Pope @ Church of Holy Sepulcher – MYOCN

Divine Liturgy @ the Holy Sepulcher (Video) – Apostolic Pilgrimage

His Holiness, Patriarch Kirill: An Unofficial Portrait – Pravmir

The Pope & the Patriarch in Jerusalem – Gabriel S. Sanchez, Crisis Mgzn

Cardinal Error?  Maronite Patriarch to Meet Pope in Israel – Indpndnt

Vatican Officio Sees Improving Catholic-Orthodox Relations – E. Harris

Please, Leave the Hagia Sophia Alone – Wesley J. Smith, First Things

Discovering Orthodoxy: Faith and Pope Culture – GOARCH

Why Christian Persecution Get Worse In Countries US Liberates – Peck

The Music of Eastern Orthodoxy – William Robin, The New York Times

Sharing Christ – Abbot Tryphon, The Morning Offering

On Orthodoxy & Eating Disorders – Sarah Sparks, First Things

Arab Christians Can Serve as a Bridge between East & West – D. Gavlak

A Manly Voice on Matters Gay & Christian – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine

Natl “c”atholic Reporter Goes Off the Deep, Deeeep End – Fr. Z’s Blog
. . .When You Thought They Couldn’t Go Any Deeper, Think Again! – Z
Cardinal O’Malley, John Kerry & Possible Scandal – Boston Cthlc Insider
“Honor Thy Children” – William Van Ornum, Aleteia
For Your Holiday Amusement – Mark P. Shea, NCRegister.com
A Few Angry Voices vs. Beauty & Grace – Kathleen Pluth, The Chant Café
Avoiding Gospel Gun Fights – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on. . .
The Vine, the Branches & the NCReporter’s Troubled Editorial – CWR
What Happens When We Become Like Children? – Matthew Tyson, IT
A Mother’s Perspective on the Fate of Her Daughter’s Murderer – PMA
Unbreak My Heart: God’s Mercy After Abortion – Denise Hunnell MD
Fed. Judges Order Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ in Pennsylvania, Oregon – R
Sentiment Trumps Reason as Judges Impose Gay “Marriage” – Wilson
Academic Freedom Limits: Last Thoughts on Harvard Black Mass – CC
Media Bias Over Papal Canonizations – Kenneth D. Whitehead, Crisis
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10 Good Reasons to Save Sex Until Marriage – Aleteia

Now Vatican Cracks Down on TLM Franciscan Sisters – D.R. McClarey JD
Disparity of Treatment Between the LCWR & TLM Franciscan Sisters – Z
Sudan: Christian Woman in Shackles After ‘Apostasy’ Death Sentence
Why Is Pope Francis Going to Holy Land w/a Jew & a Muslim? – Lngnckr
Why Both Vatican & Israel Need Pope’s Trip to Succeed – J. L. Allen Jr.
A Ticket for Three: The Rabbi, the Imam & the Pope – Sandro Magister
Why Israelis Think Pope Francis’s Visit Is Good News – Mdl. Teahan
Pope Francis on Global Warming – Don. R. McClarey JD, The Amrcn Cthlc
St. John Paul II on Depression – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
How to Address the Crisis in Fatherhood Through Prayer – Dav. Clayton
From Faith Came Science: The Condemnations of 1277 – Stc. Trasancos
What the San Antonio Spurs & Catholicism have in Common – M Kreitzer
Catholic Saint of the Day Is. . .(Click Here) – uCatholic
Mystical Union Is Not a Fairy Tale – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Sending of the Spirit, Another Advocate: 6th Easter Sun Rdngs – Barber
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Aleppo’s Last Christians Wait For Death – The Australian

Pope Francis to Hear From Syrian Refugees in Jordan – TToI

Ukrainian Orthodox Priest Killed – Catholic Culture

Apostolic Pilgrimage: Historical Context – MYOCN

Russian Orthodox Church Helps Flood Victims in Serbia – ITAR-TASS

Met Tikhon Offers Prayers/Support for Serbian Flood Victims – OCA

Wide and Easy is the Path to Ecclesial Decline? – Red River Orthodox

Be the Bee: Women in the Church – Pravmir

St. Tikhon Resists – Bev Cooke, The Sounding, MYOCN

It’s Not Easy – Abbot Tryphon, MONKROCK

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Pope Francis, Marriage & the “End” of Infallibility – John Zmirak, TACt

Pp. Francis Confirms Excommunication of “We Are Church” Head – Z
“We Are Church” Leader “Shocked” – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Evangelize in D. C. Through Rosary & Music – The Reg
Abp. Eamon Martin Offers 10 Commandments for Catholics Online – CH
The Monastic Way of Work – Colin O’Brien, Aleteia
The Subjective Side of Vocations – Fr. Matthew P. Schneider LC, Ign Tdy
Six Reasons to Never Get Married, a Response to HuffPo – Shaun McAfee
Search for the Secret of Life & Death – Stratford Caldecott
The Urgency of the Gospel – Terry Polakovic, Crisis Magazine
College of St. Mary Magdalen Offers Free Room & Board! – Lbrl Arts Col.
Anti-Christians Pulling Out Their Shivs on Christian Films – Jhn. Zmirak
10 Commandments of Catholic Marketing – Fuzati
Are You Top Talent? – Christina Weber, Catholic Stand
Catholic Saint of the Day Is. . .(Click Here) – uCatholic
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Overcoming Loneliness – Fr. Ed Broom, Catholic Exchange

Crawling to Mass, Literally. . . Not Even Catholic – Jean Seah, Igntm Tdy
How the Light of the Gospel Is Returning to Limerick – Donna Sue Berry
Cultivating Capitalism’s Compatibility With Catholicism – Trent Beattie
The Reasonableness of Religious Belief – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Catholic Schools ‘Aren’t the Only Game in Town Anymore’ – Brian Fraga
Why Did Jesus Call the Holy Spirit the Paraclete? – M. D’Ambrosio PhD
An Ancient Fetal Mummy – Thomas L. McDonald, God and the Machine
The Importance of Words – Aurelio Porfiri, Views from the Choir Loft
Correcting Some Diaconal Misinfo on the Missal of St. John XXIII – Fr. Z
Irish State & Church: Improved Relations or Deepened Hostilities – Kelly
Pope St. John Paul II’s Letter to Artists – Mariella Hunt, Ignitum Today
The Anglican Wannabe Fallacy – George Weigel, Denver Cthlc Register
So I Went to Rome – Tammy Ruiz, Catholic Stand
The Poisonous Fruits of Repealed Section 28 – Richard Collins, Linen. . .
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Cardinal Wuerl Purchased a Drone for His Archdiocese – M. Boorstein

Holiness Counters Immodesty – Kevin Tierney, Catholic Exchange
Cardinal Baldissieri Backtracks Changing Marriage Comments – Fr. Z
What Makes a Pope “Great?” – Steve Weidenkopf, Catholic Answers
Review: The Ultimate Priest’s Gift: Super Cool Portable Altar – Fr. Z
Cultivate True Contrition – John A. Kane, Catholic Exchange
Four Facts about Catholic Saint who Fought Loch Ness Monster – SPL
Blessed Franz Jägerstätter: Martyr-Dad – Richard Becker, Cthlc Exchng
Catholic Saint of the Day Is. . .(Click Here) – uCatholic
Marriage & Witness: What’s Going on at the Univ. of Notre Dame? – MB
Vatican Derangement Syndrome – Ann Carey, NCRegister.com
A Woman’s Guide to Understanding Men: Part 2 – Chris Ricketts, Ig Td
Critics Warn of Bias in U.N. Anti-Torture Committee Member – K. Jones
Pope Francis Says Zombies be Baptized? – David L. Gray, Cthlc Stand
Cardinal McCarrick’s Secret Iranian Fool’s Errand – Nicholas G. Hahn III
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