Pope Francis – Page 15

CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EDITION

17 August AD 2016

Robert Spencer vs. Monsignor Stuart Swetland: Is Islam a “Religion of Peace”, a Hot Debate

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Despite Losing in Court, Obama Continues Bullying Catholics with HHS Mandate – Mt. Archbold
Church Confirms Apparitions in Argentina as ‘Supernatural’ – Veronica Engler, Crux
At Walsingham, an Ancient Devotion Continues to Thrive – Joanna Bogle, The Dispatch
Fetuses Discovered at Wastewater Treatment Plant – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Former Gangster Never Left Home without Gun, Now Never Leaves without Rosary – Archbold
Voting Culture of Death – Dave Armstrong, Biblical Evidence for Catholicism
A Suicide Party? Moral & Religious Questions? Associated Press Draws a Blank – Julia Duin, GR
Mayor Who Found Simple Way to Help Homeless: Give Privately Funded Jobs – Joe Carter, PB
California Religious Colleges Dodge a Bullet, But What’s Next? – Kevin J. Jones, Cth Nws Agy
Religious-Freedom Advocates: Action Needed in Wake of Global Persecution Report – M. Hadro
Louisiana Flood Victims Become Helpers – Kevin J. Jones, Cthlc News Agency via The Reg

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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EXTRA

16 August AD 2016

A Survey of Conflicts Francis Sees Covered in ‘Shameful Silence’

by Inés San Martín

of Crux

Washington Post Cuts ‘Sacred Heart’: Katie Ledecky Had Help Winning Gold – Terry Mattingly
Dear New York Times, No, God Isn’t Transgender – Robert A.J. Gagnon, First Things
The Neo-Pagan Limits of the Olympics – John Paul Meenan, Crisis Magazine
Convert Companions: Of Merton & Waugh, Me & You – Rick Becker, National Catholic Register
How to Resolve Dropping Fertility Rate in the U.S.: Have More Babies! – Patti M. Armstrong
Indian Archbishop’s Death Marks Loss of a Giant for New Martyrs – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Syrian Christians: Targeted in Aleppo, Still Being Ignored in the New York Times – Jim Davis
Amazing Video: Dad Has Alzheimers But Comes Back When He Sings – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Transform Your Hearts: Milwaukee’s Archbishop Addresses Riots – Crux
This Bill Aims to Ensure Churches can Help People Pay Medical Bills – Matt Hadro, Ct Nw Ag
Catholic Schools: A Community Institution – Andrew J. Vandiver, Catholic Lane

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EXTRA

10 August AD 2016

The Church and Islam: The Next Cover-Up Scandal

by William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Case Involving Catholic Officials’ Response to Sex Abuse Set for Retrial – Natl Cthlc Register
Vatican: Pp. Francis Seen Playing Pokemon Go @ 2am around Rome – LarryD, A of the A
Porn & Predators: Careful Sending Freshman Daughters to Univ. This New School Year – Manion
Here’s Why Panama City Should Definitely be Your Next Vacation Destination – Sara Spitt, eP
The Oklahoma Black Mass & the Spread of Luciferianism in America – Regina Magazine
How Rosary Can Change World: New Book Shows Great Facts of Prayer – Joseph Pronechen
The Case for Ad Orientem Worship – Fr. Brandon O’Brien, Crisis Magazine
New: St. Robert Bellarmine’s Long Catechism in English; Plus Rorate Reader Discount – RCæli
Welcome the School Year with Wariness & Skepticism – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
Amoris Lætitia Is Inspiring Catholics to Reach Out to the Divorced – Erik Castenskiold, Ct Hd
Rio Olympics a ‘Missed Opportunity’ to Help Brazil’s Poor, Says CAfOD – Catholic Herald

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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

6 August AD 2016

**Papal Blast on Kids and Gender? The New York Times Can’t Wait to Dump On It**

by Julia Duin

of Get Religion

Jews Hear the Truth About Pius XII – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers
5 Myths & 5 Truths Regarding Church’s Teachings on Sacrament of Marriage – Justin McClain
Video: Ordinary Form Mass Very Much in the Roman Style – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Understanding Detachment – Russell Shaw, The Catholic Thing
10 Breathtaking Images of Jesus Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro – Shaun McAfee, eP
Have You Ever Heard of the Ancient Agnus Dei Devotion? – Angelo Stagnaro, N.C. Register
Is Your Family Life an Adequate School of Marriage for Your Kids? – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D.
Persecution In The Military and The Church – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
The Children of the Promise: Adoption! – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
In New Book, Millennial Catholic Women Chat Faith, Life and Dating – Tonia Borsellino, C.N.A.
The Church Needs Artists – Duncan G. Stroik, Crisis Magazine

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TECHNOLOGY & POKEMON GO THURSDAY EDITION

21 July AD 2016

**World Youth Day (WYD) Pilgrims to Receive a Social Doctrine app from the Pope**

by Elise Harris

of the Catholic News Agency

Concerning Pokeman Go, Wherein a Puzzled Fr. Z Inquires – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
New Website and Television Commercials Target Millennial Catholics – Catholic News Agency
7 Hilarious & Accurate Ways the Saints Would React To Pokemon Go – Brooke Gregory, epcPw
New Institute to Offer Online Classes in Medieval Theology and Philosophy – Jim Graves
The Vatican Library Is Online – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Pokemon Go: Getting People to Church Since. . . – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
The Day Pikachu Beat the Parthenon – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Churches Swept Up in Pokemon Go Craze – Catholic Herald
The Vatican Just Digitized a 1600-year-old Manuscript of Virgil’s Aeneid – Daniel Esparza, Alt
Time to Put Out Electric Votive Candles – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers
Pokémon Go and the Kindness of Strangers – Alexi Sargeant, First Things

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WEDNESDAY LATE EDITION

20 July AD 2016

Pope Francis Is Ready for World Youth Day, are You?

via the Catholic News Agency

42 Pint-Sized Reasons for Catholic Beer Fans to Go to South Dakota – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Movie Review: The Secret Life of Pets – Sister Helena Burns F.S.P., Catholic Lane
Tour de France, Catholic Style – Diana Von Glahn, National Catholic Register
Carmen Hernandez, Co-Founder of Neocatechumenal Way, Dies – Carol Glatz, Catholic Herald
July, Month of the Sacred Blood – Mary Proffit Kimmel, Ignitum Today
R.I.P. Fr. Michael Morris, O.P. – David Clayton, New Liturgical Movement
California Bishops Urge Voters to Reject the Death Penalty this Fall – Catholic News Agency
I’m Cutting Up Amoris Laetitia – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
In Defense of “I Am Not Worthy” in the Roman Mass – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
With Laudato Si’, Pope Francis Outmaneuvers Both the Left and the Right – Felix Whelan, C.S.

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BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION

24 June AD 2016

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What Pope Francis Says We can Learn from the Armenian Genocide

via the Catholic News Agency

In Armenia, Pope Francis Uses the Word “Genocide” – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
Francis’ Visit to a Forgotten Armenia – Aleteia
Pope Francis’ ‘Armeniam Visit” [sic] – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. z’s Blog
Pope Francis Hails Armenia as a ‘herald of Christ Among the Nations’ – Catholic Herald
All for One: Holy Father Seeks Unity, Dangerous Peripheries with Armenia Trip – Victor Gaetan
Maronite Bishops: ‘Christian Presence in Middle East Must be Preserved’ – Catholic Herald
Pan-Orthodox Council Sets Sail on Even Keel – Victor Gaetan, National Catholic Register
Podcast: Why are Tensions Running So High at the Pan-Orthodox Council? – Madeleine Teahan
Eastern Orthodox Rivalries and the Healing of Memories – Adam A.J. DeVille Ph.D., The Disp.
The Geopolitics of the Orthodox Church – Jacob L. Shapiro, Geopolitical Futures
Discovered: Roman Fortress, Early Christian Church in Bulgaria – Pravoslavie
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THURSDAY EXTRA

23 June AD 2016 1 Comment

Chaos Boils Over from Amoris Lætitia and Papal Comments

by Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek

of The Catholic Thing

Missouri Music Director of 31 Years Retires with Inspiring Words – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Three Important Reasons You Should Practice Virtue – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
Want to Stop Taking the Mass for Granted? This Book Will Help – Francis Phillips, Cthlc Herald
I Discuss the Question of Women Deacons on Fox News – Dawn Eden Goldstein S.T.D., TDP
It’s All About You, Dr. Spurrell, Isn’t It; Responding to a Time Magazine Post – Reclaiming O. . .
N.B.C. Report Falls Short on Gays in the Quran – Jim Davis, GetReligion
Global Capitalism Versus Christianity? A Response to David Bentley Hart – Acton Commentary
Sacramento Catholic Church Showcases Transgender Film – Joseph Pelletier, Church Militant
An Unsettling Comment About Marriage – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Francis vs. Francis on Genocide & Persecution of Christians in the Middle East – Carl E. Olson
Mocking Those Who Pray – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
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