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Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde will celebrate the 12:05 p.m. Mass March 19 at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington for Pope Francis, who will be installed at St. Peter’s Basilica earlier in the day.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY – Despite the growth of secularism, increased hostility toward Christianity and sinful behavior by some church ministers, members of the Synod of Bishops said they are optimistic about the future because of Christ’s promise of salvation. Addressing a message to Catholics around the world Oct. 26, synod members said they were certain God […]
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Five steps for a good confession 1. Examine your conscience. 2. Be sincerely sorry for your sins. 3. Confess your sins. 4. Resolve to amend your life. 5. After confession, do the penance the priest assigns. Act of contrition “O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
ROME – Ten teams of young international designers battled it out to produce an innovative eco-friendly popemobile that could guarantee high “pope visibility,” meet strict security standards and promise low emissions. Some proposed features included sunroof panels that would open like flower petals to side windows that could “live Tweet” messages to and from the […]
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By Bill Brewer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Cardinal Justin Rigali, former archbishop of St. Louis and Philadelphia who is currently in residence in Knoxville, was a priest assistant at the Second Vatican Council – a spot that essentially gave him a backstage pass. The significance wasn’t lost on the then-27-year-old Los Angeles priest, who called it a privilege to […]
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By Matthew Gambino Catholic News Service
PHILADELPHIA – A vacation house at the South Jersey shore used by generations of elderly priests was sold at auction by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for $4.5 million Sept. 15. Steve and Ilene Berger of Newtown Square won the bidding at $4.125 million for Villa St. Joseph by the Sea, a 19-room, 9,800-square-foot mansion in […]
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By Catholic News Service
NEW YORK – Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York invited the Republican and Democratic candidates for president and vice president to sign a petition seeking civil dialogue and to refrain from personal attacks during the two months remaining in the campaign leading up to the November election. The “Civility in America” petition developed by […]
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By Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON – A majority of Catholics say they share the U.S. bishops’ concerns about the federal contraceptive mandate and other government restrictions on religious liberty, and the percentage of Catholics who say they are satisfied with the bishops’ leadership has increased sharply in the past 10 years. Catholics who attend Mass more frequently are more […]
Pope Francis
By Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY – Going to Mass together and setting aside time each day to talk to each other are two simple practices that can help Catholic couples strengthen their marriage and be examples to others, said a papal message. Pope Benedict XVI “invites Christian couples to be ‘the gentle and smiling face of the church,’ […]
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By Catholic News Service
PHILADELPHIA – The jury reached a partial verdict June 22 in the clergy sex abuse trial. Msgr. William Lynn, former archdiocesan secretary for clergy, was found guilty on one count of child endangerment and acquitted on two other charges, including conspiracy. The jury was deadlocked on charges against Father James J. Brennan, charged with attempted […]
