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Catholic bishop of Northampton charged with child rape
The diocese of Northampton in England has confirmed that Bishop David James Oakley was charged with two counts of rape against a female under 16. […]
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The Promise and Peril of Religious Freedom for Catholics in America
Even before the founding of the United States, America was known as a land of liberty, particularly for religious minorities fleeing persecution. This included Catholics, who founded one of the original thirteen colonies. Unlike for […]
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Vatican publishes Pope Benedict XVI’s private homilies in English
The Vatican Publishing House released the English edition of “The Lord Holds Us by the Hand” on June 24. […]
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St. John the Baptist: Called by the Father, filled with the Spirit, proclaiming the Son
On the Readings for Sunday, June 24, 2012, The Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist […]
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In praise of the Supremes
Article III of the Constitution, which establishes the Supreme Court, is the shortest of the three articles that define the institutions and powers of the three branches of the United States Government. That brevity underscores, […]
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Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Two Views on Just War (The Catholic Thing): “The next synod might or might not deal with the Church’s just war doctrine.” Vance in Communion (2) (Charlotte Was Both): “the dominating narrative involves questions – […]
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Vatican rejects German bishops’ request for lay homilies at Mass
The Dicastery for Divine Worship said the homily is “intrinsically linked” to the proclamation of the Gospel and reserved to ordained ministers. […]
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“Everything we do in our homes will echo in the halls of God’s own home, forever.”
John A. Cuddeback, Ph.D., has been a professor of philosophy at Christendom College for thirty years. He lectures and writes on how to live the good life today, on topics including virtue, fatherhood, friendship, and […]
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Bishop Burbidge approves FSSP Latin Mass chaplaincy in Arlington, Virginia diocese
The chaplaincy is being formed to help serve those attached to the Traditional Latin Mass, but does not change any policies, according to the diocese. […]
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Who is usually to blame for parish closings?
Whenever a diocese announces a round of significant parish closings, I see a number of Catholics online making commentary about the current bishop. However, it is very rare that the current bishop is primarily to […]