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Pope Francis Hosts Armenian Catholicos at Vatican – Asbarez

UGCC Leader: Rus. “Propanganda War” Reminiscent of Goebbels – CC

Easter in the Middle East – Metropolitan Hierotheos, Mystagogy

Orthodox Bishop Outlines Hopes for Pope Francis in Israel – Cth Hrld

Modern European Universities: Nothing Christian Left – MTA

Clergy and Monastic Veterans of World War II – Pravmir

Fighting the Good Fight – Orthodox Christian Network

Orthodox Patriarch Eyes Unity in Visit With Pope – KWWL

The Ecumenism of Martyrdom – Headlines From the Cath World

Madness – John Valadez, Death to the World

“Christ is risen. Well, So What?” – Jan Kaiser, Kaiserswest

The Big Problem With Disney Princesses Most People Miss – Rachel Lu

The Shame of the Catholic Subculture – John Zmirak PhD, The Cth Thng
The Fall of a Spirit of Vatican II Deacon – David Virtue, Virtue Online
Loved, Lost, Found: A Gift for Mother’s Day – Fr. Gordon J. MacRae
Ireland’s Invitation to Pope Signals Improved Relations – A Gagliarducci
Nation’s Withering Soul – Lawrence P. Grayson, OSV Newsweekly
Prenatal Testing & Abortion – Richard Becker, Crisis Magazine
A Faithful Catholic Approach to Drug Policy Reform – Bob Burkett
Suicide & the Death of Hope – Don. R. McClarey JD, The Amrcn Catholic
Loyola Marymount Criticized for Appointing Atheist as Dean – The Reg
Fed Govt to Jesuit University: You Are Not Catholic – Matthew Archbold
Why It’s Okay To Speak Religiously in the Face of Tragedy – M. Barnes
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Upcoming Canonizations of Orthodox Elders – Mystagogy

“Rights of Believers Are Violated”: Orth Priest Flees Ukraine – RT

Ukraines Political Divisions Play Out in Orthodox Pews – Yahoo

Russian Orthodoxy in Mormon Utah – Journey to Orthodoxy

Archbishop Damaskinos: Bold in the Face of Nazi Germany – USHMM

Mere Laymen? – Phillip Rolfes, The Master Beadsman

Ukr Cath Leadership: No Political Activity by Clergy – Cath Culture

The Final Countdown – Fr. John Peck, Preachers Institute

Pascha Season in Ukraine – Fr. Christopher Zugger

The Holiness of the Name – Treasures of the Church

Priests Are Ambassadors of Orthodoxy – Abbot Tryphon, TMO

Simple Faith – Jason Liske, Unblack

Pope Tawadros II Suggests 1 Easter Date For All – Christian Post

Grotesque Liturgical Abuse – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

Pope Francis, the Reckless Words of Crd. Kasper & Dr. Ed Peters – Fr Z
Vatican Publicly Rebukes Dissenting Nuns – Anne Hendershott, Crisis
14 Things Catholic Moms Want to Tell You about Themselves – M. K.
Poverty, Justice & Christian Love – Michael Matheson Miller, Actn Cmnt
Francis: Christian Who Doesnt Witness to Faith becomes Sterile – TACt
Debate: What Is the Point of Catholic Blogging? – The Catholic Herald
Tough Times for Catholic Adoption Agencies – Joseph R. LaPlante, OSV
When Mother’s Day Is a Day of Mourning – Marie Meaney PhD, Tr & Ch Fr
‘The Good Shepherd’: 4th Sunday after Easter Readings – Mic. Barber
House Isn’t Ours to Remodel; On the LCWR – Another Matt’s Blog
What Is with Crd. Baldissieri Comments on Remarriage? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Reckless of Crd. Kasper to Repeat Words of Pope Francis – Dr. E. Peters
Catholic Col. Tuition Bubble Showing Signs of Bursting – Motley Monk
Catholic Saint of the Day Is. . .(Click Here) – uCatholic
The Climate Change Debate Is Over & Environmentalists Lost – God&Csr
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Bizarre: Tales from the 6:30am Daily Mass Crowd – P. G. Cuschieri

Real Satanists Don’t Send Press Releases – Thomas L. McDonald, GatM
Collateral Damage Catholics – J. Q. Tomanek, Ignitum Today
Why Is Saint John XXIII So Loved by the Turkish People? – F. Phillips
Holy Land Christians Look Forward to Pope Francis’ Visit – Edw. Pentin
Canonization of Vatican II: Pope Paul VI Beatification in October – Fr. Z
Super Bowl-Winning Coach Makes the Most of Each Moment – T. Beattie
The Family Matrix – Gerard V. Bradley, Public Discourse
March for Life in Rome Draws Thousands – Cecilia O’Reilly, The Reg
Abp. Mennini to UK: We Must Oppose Assisted Suicide Bill – The Cth Hrl
Life to the Full (St. John 10:1-10) – Fr. John Bartunek LC, Cth Spr Drc
The Real World – Marc Barnes, Bad Catholic
Are You Listening Bishops of England & Wales? – Mark Lambert, DODE
Benefits of Being Catholic at a Nondenominational Univ. – A. R. Meeds
Pp. Em. Benedict XVI Last Word on Economics – Daniel Schwindt
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Ugly Development of the TLM Franciscans – Fr. Z’s Blog

Crd Kasper Doubles Down on Eucharist for Divorced/Remarried – RCæli
The Mode in Which We Go To Mass – Marc Barnes, Bad Catholic
Calling Men to Be Icons of God the Father – Carl E. Olson, The Ct Wr Rp
Pope Francis: The Gift of Counsel Illuminates the Heart – Elise Harris
What Is the Gift of Counsel? – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Sts. John XXIII & JP2: Pieces of a Mystical Puzzle – Andrea Gagliarducci
Liturgy That Requires Ecstasy: McLuhan Meets Ratzinger – Kwasnieswki
Crd. Baldisseri Wants to Change Teaching on Marriage – Edward Pentin
Nigeria: Crdnl Onaiyekan Wants Action to Free Kidnapped Girls – NCRg
Are Yoga gods Divine Manifestations? – Fr. Ezra Sullivan, RCSD
Is Pluralism a Threat to Catholic Survival? – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
LCWR Nuns & ‘Conscious Evolution’ & Gnosticism – Fr. Z’s Blog
Conspiracies & Catholicism: Life Science – Foxfier, Catholic Stand
Who are We Fighting For? – Emma Smith, Ignitum Today
Catholic Saint of the Day Is. . .(Click Here) – uCatholic
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Catholics Must Learn to Resist Pope Francis – Michael B. Dougherty

Pope Francis, Divorce, Remarriage, Holy Communion – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis the Divider – Don. R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Pope Francis & the Culture of Encounter – Jeff McLeod, Catholic Stand
Francis, Remarriage, Communion & Sense of the Faithful – Ph. Lawler
The Purpose of Sex in Marriage – Pete Jermann, Crisis Magazine
Humanae Vitae: What If? – George Weigel, First Things
‘Botched’ Execution in U.S. & Church View of Death Penalty – J Frawley
Why Skeptical Pediatrician Came to Love Homeschooling – Berchelmann
Crd. Müller: LCWR Stands in ‘Open Provocation’ of Holy See – A. Carey
Blessed are Pure in Heart: Finding Freedom f/Porn Addiction – R Chhin
We Are Not Going Anywhere – Patrick Archbold, NCRegister.com
Common Core at Work – Don. R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Back to Socrates – James Kalb, The Catholic World Report
A Female Alter Server in Clerical Garb Is an Absurdity – Fr. Z’s Blog
Seattle’s Foolish Experiment Will Be a Lesson for America – God & Csr
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The Uncertain Future of Protestantism – Brad Littlejohn, First Things

The Problem of the New Evangelization – Dr. Jeff Mirus, Catholic Culture
Should the Church Refuse Court-Mandated Abuse Settlements – Mirus
The Ol’ Hermeneutic: A Reply To Gabriel Sanchez – Bonchamps
Facing Our Giants: A Call to Come Back to Confession – Joe Heschmeyer
Catholic Party? – Don. R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Heaven Is Best Left to the Imagination – Tim Drake, NCRegister.com
Surrogate Parenting Is Wrong – Judie Brown, Catholic Lane
Do Kids Need Intelligent Design Theory to See Design – S. Trasancos PhD
[Not] Us Against the World – Jason Theobald, Ignitum Today
Catholic Saint of the Day Is. . .(Click Here) – uCatholic
Seattle’s Foolish Experiment Will Be a Lesson for America – God & Csr
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A Beautiful Chicago Church Saved! (video) – Regina Blog

America’s Appalling Ignorance of Christianity – Janice Shaw Crouse
John Paul II Was A Saint Before He Was Pope – Philip Kosloski
Serving the Holy Mass of Padre Pio – Frank Rega, The Shield of Faith
Righteousness Meter: How I’m Better Than You – Victoria Gisondi, Ct St
Is it a Sin to Put Yourself Down? – Patti M. Armstrong, Cthlc News & Info
Pretending Pornography Is Academically Respectable – Russell Shaw
God’s Masculine Names: Misogyny, or Mystagogy? – Tyler Blanski, Crisis
St. John Shows Bishops How to Save a Lost Soul – Brantly Millegan
The Blind Faith of Beliefs of Secular Culture – Stephen M. Krason, Crisis
Science vs. Religion, Why the Battle? – Bernard Toutounji, Ignitum Tdy
Jesuitical 16: Loyola Marymount & the Atheist Dean – D. R. McClarey JD
Judas, Peter & Divine Mercy – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
UK Excludes Pro-Life Medical Professionals f/Specialist Diploma – Jones
Catholicism Is a Calm Faith & Has No Need of Shrill Defenders – The CH
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Top 10 St. John Paul II Quotes of All Time – Taylor Marshall PhD

A Letter From the Wife of a Pornography Addict – Aleteia
Cardinal Müller’s Doctrinal Assessment of the LCWR – The Motley Monk
Five Things to Learn before the Big Day – Katie Sciba, The Catholic Wife
Offering it Up, Redemptive Suffering, The Mystery of Merit – RCSD
Reaching Out to the Divorced – Peter Jesserer Smith, NCRegister.com
Catholic Decoder Ring for Pope Francis – Don. R. McClarey JD, TACthlc
Moral Relativism, Conscience & G. E. M. Anscombe – Joe Heschmeyer
“Bait & Switch” & the Secret Mysteries of Sex – Kevin O’Brien, Godot
Humane Vitae vs. Contraception – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Are Millennials Calling for a Truce on the Culture Wars? – Brian Brown
Liturgical Abuse & Moral Corruption: Is There a Correlation? – B. Jones
Mark Shea & I – Bonchamps, The American Catholic
Christians & Anger – Rachel Zamarron, Ignitum Today
On Being “Pastoral”  – David L. Alexander, Man With Black Hat
Catholic Saint of the Day Is. . .(Click Here) – uCatholic
Rebellion Brewing Against Political Elite that Ruined Europe – God&Csr
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Vatican Pendulum Swings from Theater to Substance – John L. Allen Jr.

The Mustard Seed Kingdom that Changed Christendom – Stephen Beale
National “c”atholic Reporter Attacks Pope Francis – Fr. Z’s Blg (link fixed)
Will Anyone End Up In Hell? – Regis Martin PhD, Crisis Magazine (link fixed)
Denial of Pro-Life Group’s Bid Sparks Storm at Yale – J. Liedl  (link fixed)
What Do I Think About Boycotts? – Mark P. Shea, The Reg (link fixed)
Celebrities Endorse Children as Commodities – Jen. R. Morse (link fixed)
On Mother’s Day – Gretchen R. Crowe, OSV Newsweekly
On “Knowing” & “Making” the Truth – Fr. James V. Schall SJ, The Cth Thn
Is Catholic-Muslim Dialogue Possible? Yes, But. . . – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Cltr
Midterm Elections Offer Opportunity for Formation – Omar Gutierrez
What Will They Think. . .in 2114? – Richard Collins, Linen on the Hdgrw
Is Religion Relevant? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
NYC Pro-Life Centers Gain Victory in Free-Speech Fight – Peter J. Smith
It’s a Setup: The Note that Saved a Marriage f/Adultery at 30,000 ft – MP
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Syrian Jihadists Crucify Bodies to Send Message – CNN

Maronite Patriarch Will Join Pope in Jerusalem – Haaretz

Hope That Pope, Patriarch Meeting Renews Christian Unity – CNA

Patriarch Kirill: My Heart is With Ukraine – Pravmir

Turkish PM to Perform Hamaz @ Hagia Sophia – OCP Media Network

The Enemy: John 6:66 – Second Terrace

If We Confess Our Sins – Glory to God For All Things