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Pope Francis Blames Satan for the Sexual Abuse Within the Catholic Church
The devout must recite a special prayer to keep the devil at bay Pope Francis has blamed Lucifer, the devil, for the troubles undermining the beleaguered…
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Vatican Cardinal Defends Pope Francis in Cover-up Claims
Ouellet asks Vigano to better his relations with Pope Francis Cardinal Marc Ouellet issued a reply to accusations from Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano that Pope Francis…
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Pope Francis Held Global Meeting on Sex Abuse
The Vatican, many believe, will not keep its promises. Pope Francis inaugurated the synod "Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment" at a time when the Catholic…
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U.S. Confidence in Pope Francis Drops in New Survey
Satisfaction is down to Pope Benedict XVI levels. A survey done by Pew Research Center revealed that a significant proportion of American Catholics have lost confidence…
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Considering Interfaith Relations Between Jews, Christians, and Muslims: An Interview with Patrick J. Ryan, S.J.
What binds Jews, Christians, and Muslims together in a family of faith and friendship? Rev. Patrick J. Ryan, S.J. considers this question in his wonderful new…
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Pope Admits Young Catholics are Being Driven Away Over Sex Abuse Scandal
The pontiff’s own alleged behavior has resulted in calling for his resignation. Pope Francis admitted on September 25 that young Catholics are moving away from their…
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Pope Francis Warned Lithuania on the Resurgence of Anti-Semitism
Lithuania has a chequered past when it comes to Nazism. [tweeit]Pope Francis used decisive language to warn Lithuanians against the revival of anti-Semitic attitudes which in…
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Appointment of Bishops Agreement Reached by China and Vatican
The pope from now on will recognize Chinese bishops appointed by the powers in Beijing sans the approval of the Vatican. The People’s Republic of China…
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Pope Francis is Visiting the Baltic States
This is the second visit by the Vatican papacy following end of Soviet rule Pope Francis began his four-day trip to the Baltics last Saturday. His…
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Popularity of Pope Francis Takes a Hit Amid Abuse Scandals
However, the pontiff’s core Catholic base remain unchanged. The latest Gallup polls reveal Americans are now less enamored by Pope Francis this month with only 53…
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Pope Francis Calls a Meeting on Clerical Sexual Abuse
Francis is walking a tight-rope to save his papacy. The Vatican announced Pope Francis has summoned to Rome all Catholic senior bishops for a meeting on…
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NY and NJ are Investigating Cases of Catholic Sex Abuse
Other states followed suit after Pennsylvania’s bombshell report last month. Attorneys General from all over the United States have adopted an aggressive stance in their investigation…