Dubia

THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
Pope Francis: No Woman Deacons – Fr. Z’s Blog
Statue Outside Cathedral in Boston Vandalized – Kelly Sullivan at Boston 25 News
Catholics Worldwide Organize for World Day of Prayer, October 27 – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia

Pope Francis’ Rehabilitation of the Sexual Predator Rupnik:
Why Has the Vatican Restored Father Rupnik? – Michael Brendan Dougherty at National Review
No Excuse for Surprise: Rupnik, Francis, & the Pattern of Protecting Predators – Steve Skojec
Fr. Marko Rupnik Incardinated in Slovenian Diocese – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Pope Francis Authorizes Sexual Predator Rupnik to Enter New Diocese (X) – Dm. Thompson
Disgraced Former Jesuit, Marko Rupnik, Accepted in Slovenian Diocese – Catholic Vote
Scandal Upon Scandal: Rupnik Incardinated in Slovenia – Silere Non Possum/Catholic Conclave

Synod on Synodality News & Punditry:
Personnel is Policy – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
Archbishop Broglio is the Voice of Reason at the Synod (Xwitter) – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Synod This! – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
A Letter from a Headless Synod? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
In Unprecedented Letter, Synod Urges More Synodality – The Pillar
Meet the Aussie Laywoman Pushing for Motherhood, Not Female Priesthood – NC Register
Letters From the Synod: an Imbalanced Ecclesial Ecosystem – Xavier Rynne, II
Is It a Canonical Synod of Bishops or Not? Some Observers Express Their Doubts – Ed Pentin
Jimmy Savile & Whoopi Goldberg have a ‘Synodal’ Way of Thinking – De Omnibus Dubitandum. . .
Women’s Ordination Prohibited by Apostolic Tradition, Say Church Leaders – Catholic Vote
The Synod on Synodality at the Halfway Point – George Weigel at First Things
The Letter from the Synod of Bishops to the People of God (full text) – Aleteia
Pope Francis Enforces Secrecy Even While Saying He Hopes For ‘Synodality’ – Richard Ostling
Examining the Synod on Synodality’s ‘Conversation in the Spirit’ – CNA via NC Register

Top-10 Morning Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  Ask Father: Bowing to the Priest When He Enters for Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  Shrek, Loneliness, & Celibacy – John Brundage at Integrated Prayer
3.  Francis Continues to Make a Mess – William K. Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., at Turning Point
4.  Deconstructing Ann Barnhardt’s Benedict Video – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
5.  A Video That Gets to the Heart of Things (video) – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  The Pro-Life Movement’s Achilles’ Heel – Daniel & Nellie Kuebler at NC Register
7.  Pope Blames West for Rise of Islamic State & Lawless Libya – Tho. Colsy at Catholic Herald
8.  Pope Francis Thanks Notorious LGBT Activist for His ‘Ministry’ – Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D.
9.  Largest Christian University Alleges It’s Unjustly Targeted by Feds – Joshua Q. Nelson
10.  Tolkien’s Faith – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Imaginative Conservative

Best of the Rest of Morning Catholic News & Punditry:
The Great His­to­rian of Cul­ture: Christo­pher Daw­son – F. Russell Hittinger, Ph.D.
Miraculous Healing at Eucharistic Adoration, & More Links – Tito Edwards at NC Register
Supporting Marriages in Crisis – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
What You Need To Know! A Catholic Take with Joe McClane – The Station of the Cross Radio
Eucharistic Congress: Adoring Christ in New York State – National Catholic Register
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Notre Dame Students Publish Letter Objecting to Drag Show on Campus – CNA via NC Register
Sign Up for Eucharist & The Spiritual Life Conference with Dr. Brant Pitre & Friends! – FOT
GOP Presidential Hopeful Tim Scott Discusses Beginning Each Day With Scripture – The Reg
The Crossbody: Your Travel Go-To – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
About That #WeCount’s Latest Report Showing Abortion Increase – Live Action News
Nigerian Diocese Mourns Murder of Kidnapped Monk – Fr. Justine John Dyikuk at The Pillar

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Pope Francis Attacks Young Priests That Wear Cassocks (Xwitter) – Catholic Sat
I Have Officially Seen My Favorite Halloween Costume Ever – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Mapped: Gas Prices in Every U.S. State – Niccole Conte at Visual Capitalist
Requiescat In Pace: Wanda Poltawska – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Saint Raphael, Endowed With the Grace of Healing – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Any Difference between an NGO & Pope Francis? – D.R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
China, Patriotic Catholic Church Supports the Repression of Falun Gong – Bitter Winter

War in the Middle East:
Hamas War in Light of My Conversion from Judaism to Catholicism – Dr. Edouard Belaga
Pope Francis’ Call for Peace b/w Israel & Hamas Really a Call for Injustice – Maureen Mullarkey

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Prime Time News & Punditry: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
What You Need To Know! A Catholic Take with Joe McClane – The Station of the Cross Radio
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FRIDAY EDITION

Fr. James Martin Salt and Light Interview (Credit: Crisis Magazine)

Father James Martin Strikes Again

. . .Fr. James Martin once more is promoting mortal sin & embracing same-sex attracted lovers & “affirming” them in their homosexual relationships.  Same-Sex Attracted “married” men, same-sex attracted female partners & parents of same-sex attracted teens – all who need correction in the Faith, not heresy from Fr. James Martin. . .

by Julie

from Connecticut Catholic Corner

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Homosexuality in the Church & Cardinal McCarrick – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Pope Francis’ Comments to Reuters on the Dubia Incomplete – Ed. Pentin, NC Register
Cardinal McCarrick’s Faulty Memory – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
China May End 2-Child Forced Abortion Policy, But What Is Next May Be Worse – LN

Italy’s Bishops’ Conference Mouthpiece Libels Cardinal Burke – The Eponymous Flower
Charles Krauthammer: Requiescat in Pace – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Attn: USCCB, St. Thomas More Died for the Faith, Not for Religious Freedom – M. Davis
Catholics Should Know: What’s at Stake in the Border Debate – S. Herreid, Cthlc Vote

Pope: Individual Bishops Must Decide about Communion in Mixed Marriages – C. Glatz
Are Good Catholics Allowed to Question Liturgical Reform? – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D., 1P5

Crd. Burke: Crd. Caffarra Personally Delivered Dubia Letter to Papal Residence – 1P5
True Freedom, As Articulated in the Story of an Ancient Philosopher – Msgr. Cha. Pope
Making Sense of US Immigration Law, Enforcement & the Current Crisis – D Upham PhD
Pro-Lifers Slam Bob Casey for Supporting Abortion: He is Not His Father – Mic. Bilger
How to Maximize Your Wardrobe with the Right Handbag – Meghan Ashley Styling

The Nativity of John the Baptist, Sun. Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Can the Catholic Church Help 2 Korean States Reconcile? – Ines Murzaku, NC Register
WJAMI or ‘Would Jesus Accept My Invitation?’ – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Murky Future for Human Rights & Religious Liberty in No. Korea – Rus. Shaw, The CWR

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Pope Francis (Credit: Paul Haring via CNS)

Here’s Why I’m Not Worried about the Pope Answering the Dubia

by Paolo Gambi,

of The Catholic Herald

My Experience of a Clown Mass – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Why St. Gregory’s University in Oklahoma Is Closing Its Doors – Anthony P. Stine, Crisis
Recent Scholarship Dating Herod’s Death Matches Jesus’s Birth – GW Thielman, Fdrlst
HBO’s New Series Explores Oppression of Catholics in Protestant England – uCatholic
Cardinal Bernard Francis Law (1931-2017) – Matthew E. Bunson, NC Register
Early Church Grappled with ‘Temptation’ Translation Issue in Lord’s Prayer – E. Pentin
Prince Charles: Christians Shouldn’t Take Religious Freedom for Granted – Cthlc Hrld
Covering Card. Law’s Death: Is It Possible for Reporters to be Even-Handed – J. Duin
How Irish Monks of ‘Star Wars Island’ Saved England – Ed West, The Catholic Herald
Curia’s Biggest Problem? The Rule of Law is Being Overlooked – Ed Condon, The CH
Holy Land Military Rosary Gets Second Chance, Needs Reinforcements – J. Pronechen
How Observing Ember Days can Enhance Your Spiritual Life – Jos. Shaw, The Cthlc Hrld
Night of the Meek – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Persevering This Christmas – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Social Media Takes on Prayer: Why We Pray & Act – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
AsiaNews.it Founder Fr. Piero Gheddo Dies – Bernardo Cervallera, AsiaNews.it
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Pope Francis leads his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican 21 October 2015 (Credit: Catholic News Service by Paul Haring via Crux)

Why was Pope Francis so Quick to Answer Cardinal Sarah’s ‘Dubia’?

by John L. Allen Jr.,

of Crux

Mark Wahlberg: Prayed to God for Forgiveness for Boogie Nights – K. Janssen, Chic Trbn
Why Your ‘Sexy Nun’ Costume isn’t Funny – CNA/EWTN News via The Cthlc World Report
Does Jesus Want G-town to Side w/Pagan Persecutors? Ask James Martin – Zmirak, Strm
Should Catholics Believe in Ghosts? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Nigeria, Faithful See a Miracle of the Sun Like in Fatima – Andrea Tornielli, Vtcn Insider
Who Are the Christianophobes? – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
BBC Accused of Hiding Survey Showing Public Opposition to Abortion – Catholic Herald
Did Jesus Teach Salvation by Faith Alone? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Quæritur: Latin for 4-year-olds – Fr. Z’s Blog
Politics of the Reformation: It Was as Much About Power as Religion – M. Bunson, NC Reg
Catholic Attitude Towards Abortion: Go and Sin No More – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
Australian Churches Vandalized in Same-sex ‘Marriage’ Vote – Fr. Mark Hodges, Life Site
Pro-abortion Feminists Try to Set Fire to Cathedral in Argentina – Mat. C. Hoffman, LS
Censorship Fears as the Philippines Fails to Renew Catholic Radio Licence – CNS via CH
Poor in Spirit or a Poverty Spirit – Ken Kniepman, Catholic Stand
Pope Backs “Marshall Plan” for Bringing Christians back to Iraq – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pope Francis preaching this morning in the chapel of Santa Marta (Photo Credit: CTV/EWTN)

Pope Francis’ May 8 Homily — A Response to the Dubia Cardinals?

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

The Poprocki Affair – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
The War of the Pews—the Other Battle of New Orleans – Thomas Craughwell, NC Register
Man With “Only God Can Judge Me” Tattoo Most Likely Going To Hell – Eye of the Tiber
Quæritur: Sunday Obligation and Sick Child at Home – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Pope’s Cardinals: A New Era for Red Hats – The Editors, National Catholic Register
At 25, Ireland’s Youngest Priest is Ordained in County Kildare – Patsy McGarry, Irish Times
National Catholic Register Named ‘Newspaper of the Year’ – National Catholic Register
A Cassock: Work Clothes, Not a Dress Uniform – Michael Lubowicki, Aleteia
The Most Spectacular 360-Degree Views of the Cathedral of Milan – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Is Doctrine Divisive? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Vatican: Vocations to the Priesthood Continue to Decline Since 2012 – Pete Baklinski, LSN
Who Am I Not to Judge? Correcting the Sinner is an Essential Work of Charity – Msgr. Ch. Pope
How to Be a Successful College Graduate – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand
Kids Need to Spend Time with Their Grandparents . . . for Humanity’s Sake – Calah Alexander
5 Simple Tips on How to Make Every Day Holy – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia

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Cardinals Carlo Caffarra and Raymond Burke at a Rome conference, May 19, 2017. (Photo Credit: Edward Pentin)

Dubia Cardinals Seek Papal Audience

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

Full Text of Dubia Cardinals’ Letter Asking Pope for an Audience – Edward Pentin, The Reg
What Jesus, the Church Have Always Taught about Divorce, Remarriage – Fr. Richard Heilman
Quæritur: “Annulments” and Appealing to the Roman Rota – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Charles Borromeo: The Provocative Reformer Translated into English after 400 Yrs – DM
Catholic Herald: “Cardinal Kasper Chases the Spectre of Luther” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Finding Your True Self in Marian Devotion – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
All About Saints – Foxfier, The American Catholic
Is Belief in Evolution and Cosmology Heretical? – Bob Kurland Ph.D., A Catholic Scientist
Understanding the Subtext of LGBTQ “Welcome” – Deacon Jim Russell, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
Why I Love the Work of Thomas Aquinas – Christopher Malloy Ph.D., Rorate Cæli
Maynooth Seminary to be Overhauled after Turbulent Period – Patsy McGarry, The Irsh Times
Skip the Debt, Get a Master’s & Start Teaching in Catholic Schools – Nicholas Wolfram Smith
Panis Angelicus – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Immigration in the Spotlight with L.A. Mass, Resource Website – CNA via The CWR
I’m Cool about a Certain Popular Devotion, Wherein Fr. Z goes all ‘Rah!’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
Interview: Husband of Chiara Corbella on Wife’s Sacrifice, Possible Canonization – Rvst Misión
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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

(Photo Credit: CNS/Paul Haring)
(Photo Credit: CNS/Paul Haring)

Pope Fires Back at His Critics Over ‘Amoris Lætitia’ and Discusses Ecumenism

by Inés San Martín,

of Crux

Pope Francis Puts his Enemies Not on the Rack, but the Couch – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
The Church’s “Obsession” with Sex – Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers
Protect Your Library the Medieval Way, with Horrifying Book Curses – Sarah Laskow, Atls Obsc
Does Amoris Lætitia Resolve Genuine Moral Dilemmas? – John Meinert, Crisis Magazine
Aslan is a Lion – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
The 21st-Century Habsburg Mission – Eduard Habsburg, Catholic Herald
The Tower of Babel and the Struggle to Be Like God – Maria Cintorino, Crisis Magazine
Court Rules Bishop Sheen’s Body Goes to Peoria – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Everything You Need to Know about a Consistory for New Cardinals – Inés San Martín, Crux
Clericalism and the Catholic Refugee – K.E. Colombini, Crisis Magazine
Immigration is a Family Issue – An Interview with Archbishop Gomez – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.

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