Pope Francis

FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pope Francis, St. Peters Square, Wednesday general audience on 2 Sep 2015 (Cedit: Daniel Ibanez of CNA)

The Pope Marries a Couple on the Papal Airplane, Hmmm

by Father John Zuhlsdorf.

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Karen Gaffney Has Down Syndrome, Doctorate & Swam English Channel – E. Deffner
The Next Conclave & the Papal Oath – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
Modesty & Charity – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Art Nouveau Vestments f/Stift Klosterneuberg – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Thoughts on a Mid-Air Marriage – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light of the Law
What’s Really Behind the Push for ‘Buffer Zones’? – Ed Condon, Catholic Herald
A Day in the Life of a Catholic Fundraiser – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Five Myths About Roe v. Wade – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Motherhood in Peril—in Europe & Elsewhere – Bryce J. Christensen, Mercatornet
New Survey Examines the Lives of Catholic Women – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Great Lineup of Speakers Announced for Walk for Life West Coast – ChurchPop
Trump & Religious Liberty – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
I Lived on Parker Avenue Seeks to Revive the Adoption Option – J.F. Desmond, NCRgstr
Study Finds Post-Abortion Apostolates Bringing Women Back to Christ – M. Bilger, LN

The Virtues of the Magi – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
Indigenous Peruvian Seminarian Eager to See Pope Francis – CNA/EWTN News
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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pope Francis meets refugees at the Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece, April 16, 2016. (Credit: Paul Haring via CNS)

Why the Pope Needs Dialogue with Anti-Migrant Voters

by Alexander Lucie-Smith, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Herald

3 Bishops Issue Profession of Truth About Sacramental Marriage – Edw. Pentin, NC Rgstr
Why Was He Named Jesus & Not Emmanuel? – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
Three Notes on Kazakhstan Bishops Statement – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., The CWR
Rep. Franks’ Scandal Exposes Corrupting Effects of Surrogacy – P. Jesserer Smith, NCRg
Caspar, Balthasar & Melchior? Where Did Their Names Come From? – Fr. Longenecker
Interview: A Priest on Periphery at Holy Innocents Church – K. Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Using Drone Warfare on the Battlefield of Sacred Music – David Clayton, NLM
Archeological Find Near Western Wall Supports Bible Accounts of Governors – N. Flory
Islam in the Public Square – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Fr. Douglas Bazi: Praying the Rosary in ISIS Captivity – Jean E. Seah, Ignitum Today
German Church Collected Record $7.1 Billion in Taxes Last Year – Edw. Pentin, NCRgstr
Podcazt 160: The Bishops of Kazakhstan Statement – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Vatican Creates an App to Help Prep Homilies – Aleteia
As Italians Vote in 2018, They May Not Get Much Help from Francis – J. Allen, Crux
Dumpster Diving for the Poor, How an Italian Woman is Feeding Hungry Families – CNA
Could Iranian Protests Bring Religious Freedom to Christians? – Michelle La Rosa, CNA

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pope Francis General Audience St. Peter’s Square 7 Sep 2016 (Credit: Daniel Ibanez via CNA)

On New Year’s Eve, Pope Francis Delivers His Silent Majority Speech

by John L. Allen, Jr.,

of Crux

Pope Shares Disturbing Nagasaki Image as a Warning Against War – E. Pentin, NC Rgstr
God Chose Mary to be His Mother – Deacon Mike Bickerstaff, Integrated Catholic Life™
A Short New Year’s Resolution: Be Not Afraid – Fr. John Catoir J.C.D., Catholic Stand
The Feast of the Circumcision 2018 – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Are the ‘12 Days of Christmas’ a Secret Catholic Code? – Stephanie Mann, NC Register
Pope Francis: What Will the New Year Be Like? – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Keynote Speeches: Rome Catholic Fundraising Conference 2017 – Brice Sokolowski, CF
Making the Traditional Mass Your New Year’s Resolution – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
About Those Christmas Animals – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Lane
Free 2018 Traditional Liturgical Calendar for Priests – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
The Glories of the Mother of God – Blessed John Henry Newman, The Catholic Thing
God Had a Plan: He Asked Mary’s Permission – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Blessed John Duns Scotus: A Christmas Theology of Love – D. Torkington, Cthlc Stand
Theresa May: Britain Should ‘Take Pride’ in Its Christian Heritage – Catholic Herald
Readings Explained for Mary, Mother of God – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
New Year’s Resolution #1: Pray for My Enemies – B. Kurland Ph.D., The Amrcn Catholic

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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Bishop Christie A. Macaluso (Credit: Archdiocese of Hartford via CNA)

Hartford Auxiliary Bishop Resigns at Age 72

from the Catholic News Agency/EWTN News

via The Catholic World Report

The Powerful Truth About What a Priests Real Job As a Pastor Is – Fr. Peckman, ChPp
Judge Overturns Repeal, Forces Christians to Pay for Abortions – Micaiah Bilger, LN
On Being Polite – David Warren, Essays in Idleness
Kentucky Gov Wins Battle in Fight to Shut Down Planned Parenthood – M. Bilger, LN
The Forgotten Story of Mary’s Midwife – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia

Speaker Paul Ryan: “People Need to Have More Babies” – Micaiah Bilger, LN
B16 Hails Card. Müller for Defending the Clear Traditions of the Faith – Car. Glatz, CH
Everything is Outside the Text – Francesca Aran Murphy, First Things

Make America Christian Again – David Warren, The Catholic Thing
Thomas Aquinas College Survives Harrowing ‘Thomas’ Fire – Stephen Beale, NC Rgstr
Church Betrays Gospel if She Prefers Politics to God: Card. Brandmüller – Montagne
Counting Christmas: Celebrating the Twelfth Night – R. Jared Staudt, Crisis Magazine
Landmines: Holy See Supports Convention to Eliminate – Zenit

Pope to Youth: Expand Your Wisdom & Meet the Elderly – CNA via The CWR
Without Jesus, There is No Christmas, Says Pope Francis – Carol Glatz, Catholic Herald
From Pope Francis, a Checklist for Good Journalism – CNA/EWTN News via 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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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Benedictine Crucifix on a Bible (Credit: First Things)

Why We Shouldn’t Change The Lord’s Prayer

by Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.,

of First Things

Pater Noster-Gate – Fr. Hugh Somerville-Knapman O.S.B., Dominus mihi adjutor
The Heretical Pope Fallacy – Emmett O’Regan, Vatican Insider via La Stampa
Oz: We’re Not Nasty People & My Kids Won’t Be Taught Otherwise – V. Winkels, Mnet
100 Years Later Largest Church in North America Finally Finished – Ch. Hays, NC Reg
New Demonology, Theology & Western Movies – Edouard Belaga Ph.D., Catholic Stand
New Polish Prime Minister: My Dream is to Re-Christianise the European Union – CH
Moore vs. Jones: A Pre-Mortem – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Quæritur: Mass Obligation When There’s Treacherous Ice & I’ve Fallen Before – Fr. Z
Time is Not on Europe’s Side – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Not Baking The Cake, Keeping The Peace – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The More Godless Europe Becomes, the Less Happy It Will Be – Francis Phillips, CH
Bellicum! 12 December: Pray the Rosary Against Islamic Terror & Abortion – Fr. Z’s Blg
The Vatican II Option: a Review of Catholicism & Citizenship – Caleb Bernacchio, EP
Indonesian Authorities on Maximum Terror Alert Over Christmas – Asia News
Jerusalem: Vatican Asks for Solution bt. Israelis & Palestinians – Anita Bourdin, Zenit
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (11 December AD 2017) click here.
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The Agony in the Garden by Filippo Lauir(Credit: Medici Enterprise)

Quæritur: Does Pope Francis Really Want to Change the Lord’s Prayer?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Devastating But Little-Noticed DRC Refugee Crisis – CNA/EWTN News via The CWR
50 Years After Latin Disappeared f/High School, The Comeback – K. Mahnken, The
A Limerick about a Famous Modern Churchman – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis’s Ecclesial Realpolitik – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Faggioli’s Many Errors Re: Canon Law, Popes’ Letter to Argenta – Peters J.C.D., CWR
Lord’s Prayer: What Does Lead Us Not Into Temptation Mean – M. Langely, Lion & Ox
Latin, Canon 249 & Our Catholic Identity; Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Should the Our Father be Translated as Do Not Let Us Fall – J. Bermender, The CWR
Complicated Context of Popes’ Remarks about the Our Father – C. Altieri, The CWR
Raising Our Children in the Catholic Faith – Lorelei Savaryn, Catholic Stand
Behind Every Fancy Title, There’s a Person with a Story – Fr. Z’s Blog
European Parliament Threatens Poland Over Pro-Life Law – Jonathan Luxmoore, CH
Mass in Santiago, Chile Today – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
2018 Ordo for the Dominican Rite Breviary Now Available – Fr. A. Thompson O.P., NLM
Moneyval: Vatican Must Strengthen Fight Against Financial Crime – C. Wooden, CH
With Prayer & Aid, Catholics Rally Around Calif. Wildfire Victims – CNA via The CWR
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA II

Pope Francis meets with Bangladesh’s bishops (Credit: Catholic News Service photo by Paul Haring via Catholic Herald)

The Pope’s Dramatic & Confusing Move on Communion

by Dan Hitchens,

of Catholic Herald

The Worst GOP Governor in U.S. for Funding Abortions w/Tax Dollars – Mic. Bilger, LN
We Are Not Living in the Last Days – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
There is No Compromise with Modernists on the ‘Gay’ Nativity Scene – Dv. Griffey, DTh
Forced to Bake a Cake Today, Assist Suicide Tomorrow – Wes. J. Smith J.D., Life News
Why Trust in the Clergy is Plummeting – Fr. Alex. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., Catholic Herald
Fatima’s Sister Lucia Explains Why the Daily Rosary is a Must – Js. Pronechen, NC Rgstr
Ed Peters Provides Refreshing Clarity on Pope’s Letter to Argentinian Bishops – Fr. Z
Satan’s Achilles’ Heel: Woman – Fr. Richard Heilman, Roman Catholic Man
Univ. of Notre Dame: Prestige Over Truth? – Fr. Bill Miscamble C.S.C., The Irish Rover
Henry Joy Fynes-Clinton, Priest – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Sexual Scandal & Sin, Rejecting The Gifts of God – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Pro-Life Student Assaulted Outside Planned Parenthood – CNA/EWTN News
SCOTUS To Decide If Faith bt. You & God, Or You & Govt – J. Eastman, The Fdrlst
2nd London Council Considers Banning Vigils Outside Death Mills – Catholic Herald
Pope: Diplomatic Guideline in Continuity – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Don’t Forget Faithful in Iraq, Plead Local Christian Leaders – J. Shepherd, The Strm
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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Rustic Looking Flag of Argentina Waving (Credit: Zastavki)

On the Appearance of the Pope’s Letter to the Argentine Bishops in the Acta Apostolicae Sedis

by Edward N. Peters, J.C.D., J.D.,

of In the Light of the Law

via The American Catholic

Canceling Sunday Masses Before Christmas – Edw. N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light. . .
A New “Manifesto” in Rome Urging Prayers – Fr. Z’s Blog
Historical Ignorance, Moral Arrogance – Marc Barnes, First Things
Dialogue or Monologue? A Double Standard Inside the Catholic Church – N. Senz, TCT
New Study: Hormonal Birth Control Triples Risk Of Suicide – K. Harkness, The Fdrlst
How To Know & Deal With Heresy Today – Part I – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., TACatholic
Cormac McCarthy’s The Counselor: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn – Pat. Malone, Ct St
How Our Lady Helps Europe’s Migrant Crisis – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
As ‘African Moment’ Dawns in Global Catholicism, Kenya is Key – Jn. L. Allen Jr., Crux
Pope Warns: Those That Don’t Take Care of Grandparents Have No Future – P. Kosloski
Religious Exemptions Aren’t Special Privileges – Stephanie Barclay J.D., Public Dscrs
Will the Court Overturn Bad Precedents? – Stephen M. Krason Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Of Cakes, Coercion, and the Constitution – Thomas Acik J.D., The Imaginative. . .
Failed Rubio-Lee Amendment a Missed Opportunity – Alex Chediak, The Stream
For U.S. Catholics Concerned With Religious Liberty, Legal Battles Aren’t Enough – Rg
Patriarch Béchara Raï: My Trip to Saudi Arabia – Gianni Valente, Vat Ins via La Stampa
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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The headquarters of the Institute for the Works of Religion better known as the “Vatican Bank” (Credit: Crux Stock image)

Latest Vatican Mystery Raises More Questions About Pope’s Financial Reform

by John L. Allen, Jr.,

of Crux

It Is Done, Amoris Lætitia Is Authentic Magisterium; For Now – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
Does Amazon’s Alexa Say Jesus Christ ‘Is A Fictional Character’? – Gene Van Son, CS
Pope: What I Don’t Say in Public, I Say Behind Closed Doors – CNA via The CWR
Major Cath Family Mag Favorably Spotlights Pro-Gay Priest Fr. Martin – D. McLean, LSN
“Perhaps We Have Arrived at the End Times”; Explico – Fr. Z’s Blog
Be Wary of the Vice of Curiositas Regarding the New Book on the Pope – Fr. Z’s Blog
How Pregnancy Forced Me to Abandon My Immodest Behavior – Anna O’Neil, Aleteia
Is Political Islam Worse Than Communism? Ask St. JP2 – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Quæritur: How Can I Approach My Bishop about Getting a TLM  – Fr. Z’s Blog
“The American Bishops” Have Not Weighed In On Net Neutrality – Foxfier, TACatholic
You Promised Us More Schools, Where Are They? – Sir Edward Leigh, Catholic Herald
Get to Know Anna Hofmann, a Fresh Voice in Opera & Sacred Music – J-P Mauro, Alet.
Christians Trying to Return Home Face New Obstacle in Iraq – John Burger, Aleteia
Full Text of Pope Francis’ In-Flight Press Conference from Bangladesh – CNA via NCReg
Bangladesh, Kidnapped Priest Found Alive – Paolo Affatato, Vtcn Insider via La Stampa
Full Text of Popes’ Improvised Comments to Priests in Bangladesh – Edward Pentin, Rg
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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Fr. Gerald J. Bednar of the Diocese of Cleveland

An American Priest, Fr. Gerald J. Bednar of the Diocese of Cleveland, in L’Osservatore Romano, Promotes Either Dissoluble Marriage or Polygamy

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Leaders of Re-Founded JP2 Inst. Present Its New Vision – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Pal Jesus is a Myth – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Four Last Things, False Paths & Fr. James Martin, SJ – Fr. Z’s Blog
Understanding Pope Francis Thru Latin American Lenses – Andrea Gagliarducci, Mn Vt
New Revelations on the “Blockages” at the Vatican – Xavier Le Normand, Aleteia
Church Sign: “Welcome! We are Heavily Armed! – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Theology of Jane Austen – Part I & Part II – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., Catholic Stand
Robert Mickens; Et Al – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Extra Jar of Oil – Fr. Michael Chua, Ignitum Today
Bp. Sherrington: There are Concerns on Trans Laws in Schools – Dan Hitchens, Cth Hrld
Two Further Ideas about Development of Doctrine – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Francis, Faggioli & the Medieval Imagination – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
In the Eye of the Media Storm: A UK Pro-Lifer Gives Her Witness – K.V. Turley, The CWR
Faithful Recall Powerful Intercession of Blessed Solanus Casey – M. Rezac, CNA via Reg
3 Steps to Your Best Year-End Campaign Ever – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Confusion & Gender Dysphoria – Fr. Ray Blake, Fr Ray Blake’s Blog

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Vittorio Messori (Credit: La Fede Quotidiana via National Catholic Register)

Messori: Pope Francis is Creating a ‘Liquid Society’ Church

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

What Role Did Religion Play in Devin Patrick Kelley’s Fatal Family Feud? – T. Mattingly
Where Is Your God Now? Atheists Sneer as We Mourn Dead – J. Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
What is “Speaking in Tongues?” – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Illegal Alien Who Won Court Battle to Abort Baby Now Needs Mental Health Help – LN
Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Responds to Critics, Now Says Abortion is Sinful – M. Bilger
Young People Will Never Give In, Never Doubt the Miracle – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D.
How to Fundraise Like a Catholic for a Catholic Organization – Brice Sokolowski, Ct Fd
A Note on the “Spiritual” Reception of Sacraments – Edw. N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., ItLotL
USCCB Cmt. Election a Referendum on What It Means to be Pro-life – J.D. Flynn, CNA
University of Notre Dame Faculty, Students to Retain Birth Control Coverage? – CNA
Bias in Tech Against Pro-Life Movement? – Nicholas Wolfram Smith, NC Register
Doc Who Killed Depressed Woman in Euthanasia Won’t be Prosecuted – Stev. Ertelt, LN
Lessons In Living Out God’s Call For You – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
This Organization Gives $1,000 to Parents of Stillborn Babies – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
How U.S. Catholics Will Mark World Day of the Poor – Kevin Jones, Cthlc News Agency
Adoption Tax Credit Vital, Don’t Cut It, Says Law’s Original Author – CNA via The CWR

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