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Tips on how to sniff out 'fake news'

Smelling out fake news - Aleteia

Wife alleges Quebec doctor let her husband die

'Domesticating the Divinity': An article from George Weigel about the dangers of 'Catholicism Lite'

Domesticating the Divinity | George Weigel | First Things

Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew to issue joint environmental statement

Why do we say "God bless you" after sneezing?

Why do we say "God bless you" after sneezing? --Aleteia

On popes and the problem with preemptive resignation

‘All Cultures Are Not Equal’

‘All Cultures Are Not Equal’ | The American Conservative

Let Church teaching pervade your work, Pope Francis tells Catholic politicians

Let Church teaching pervade your work, Pope Francis tells Catholic politicians :: EWTN News

Canada adds another sex category to passports, documents

Canada adds another sex category to passports, documents—Aleteia

'Catholicism in the Modern World' by Fr. Thomas Joseph White of First Things

Catholicism in the Modern World | Thomas Joseph White | First Things

Royal Photographic Society unveils top science photos from around the world

Royal Photographic Society unveils top science photos from around the world - CBC News - Latest Canada, World, Entertainment and Business News

10 saints in 12 months: Pope Francis enriches the canon of saints

Pope Francis enriches the canon of saints--Aleteia

This American Land - latest column from David Brooks of The New York Times on the role of stewardship in defining who we are as a nation

This American Land - The New York Times

After Barcelona, terrorists name Rome, the Vatican as their next target

The rise of the ‘alt-right’ – how should the Church respond?

The rise of the ‘alt-right’ – how should the Church respond? – Catholic World Report

Did the Early Christians Pit Faith Against Reason?

Did the Early Christians Pit Faith Against Reason? | Catholic Answers

Geometry in Christian Art: Squares, circles, triangles; they all have deeper spiritual meanings.

Geometry in Christian Art --Aleteia

How to satisfy your sweet tooth and help charity at the same time

How to satisfy your sweet tooth and help charity at the same time--Aleteia

Comment: CBC columnist sends message of ignorance

Pope invokes 'magisterial authority' to declare liturgy changes 'irreversible'

What Catholic Social Teaching Isn't

What Catholic Social Teaching Isn't | The Stream :

My Enemy is My Neighbor: Becoming a Good Samaritan – An excellent message in these trying times

My Enemy is My Neighbor: Becoming a Good Samaritan – Catholic Stand : Catholic Stand

A beautiful rendition of the theme music from 'The Mission'

'Principled Entrepreneurship' by Tim Busch

Principled Entrepreneurship « Napa Institute

From a communications point of view, 'Amoris Laetitia' is a shipwreck

'It's a Culture War, Stupid' by George Weigel

It's a Culture War, Stupid | George Weigel | First Things

These priests were martyred for refusing to violate the seal of confession rld Report

These priests were martyred for refusing to violate the seal of confession – Catholic World Report

Cardinal Parolin: Papal Visit to Moscow Has ‘Positive Momentum’

Cardinal Parolin: Papal Visit to Moscow Has ‘Positive Momentum’ | ncregister.com

New research could pave the way to transplanting pig organs in humans

New research could pave the way to transplanting pig organs in humans | CTV News

Pope’s investigator in Medjugorje: First 7 apparitions might be recognized

Meaning behind Dogs in Christian Art

Meaning behind Dogs in Christian Art --Aleteia

The Four Corners of Life

The Four Corners of Life - The Catholic Thing

The Surprising Coincidence Between Liturgy and the Solar Eclipse

Liturgy and the Solar Eclipse --Aleteia

What's the difference between a friar, priest and monk? Their priesthoods are equivalent, but their vocations are not exactly alike.

Difference between priest and monk - Aleteia

How written languages first spread

How languages spread--Aleteia

Precepts of the Church: They outline for Catholics the bare minimum of what is required for a holy life.

Precepts of the Church--Aleteia

Catholic wisdom isn’t about a date on a baptismal certificate

North Korea: Could a First Strike Be Just?

North Korea: Could a First Strike Be Just? | ncregister.com

Dog won’t leave owner’s grave: He's stayed there for years!

Dog won’t leave owner’s grave | North Bay Nugget

Parents of Charlottesville Victim Discuss Daughter’s Legacy and Forgiveness

Parents of Charlottesville Victim Discuss Daughter’s Legacy and Forgiveness | ncregister.com

Sperm count plummets over 50 percent in Western men. Why?

Sperm Count Decrease - Western men - Aleteia

The Vatican's American Problem

The Vatican's American Problem | LifeZette

'Motown and the Turbocharged Church' from George Weigel on the First Things blog

Motown and the Turbocharged Church | George Weigel | First Things

A deeper look at the controversy over converts who criticize the pope

A deeper look at the controversy over converts who criticize the pope | National Catholic Reporter

Thriving Parishes: What's their secret to success?

Thriving Parishes

Australian Bishops Oppose Forcing Priests to Break Seal of Confession

Australian Bishops Oppose Forcing Priests to Break Seal of Confession | ncregister.com

Overpopulation myth and Catholic teaching on family planning

Overpopulation myth and Catholic teaching on family planning--Aleteia

Julia Child modern kitchen inspiration: It's the late culinary guru's birthday today ... and here's some of the best advice she left us with.

Julia Child modern kitchen inspiration--Aleteia

Brazilian cardinal says it's time to move 'from conservation to mission’

Abortion-Pill Reversal: The Next Frontier of Informed-Consent Laws?

Abortion-Pill Reversal: The Next Frontier of Informed-Consent Laws? | ncregister.com

Christian Meaning Behind the symbol of the Griffin

Meaning Behind Griffin --Aleteia

Pope Francis adds new pathway to sainthood, mixing martyrdom and devoutness

Pope Francis adds new pathway to sainthood, mixing martyrdom and devoutness | National Post

Former NHL coach, GM Bryan Murray dies at 74 after battle with colon cancer

R.I.P. Bryan Murray Former NHL coach, GM Bryan Murray dies at 74 after battle with colon cancer | CTV News

The Mysterious Church on the Edge of the World by +Bishop Robert Barron

The Mysterious Church on the Edge of the World | ncregister.com

Prayer Takes Practice: Five Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life

Prayer Takes Practice: Five Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life | The Catholic Gentleman

Scientists gene-edit piglets, bringing transplants to humans closer

Scientists gene-edit piglets, bringing transplants to humans closer | CTV News

Tissue Nanotransfection: One touch of this dime-sized disk can heal anything from flesh wounds to brain injuries

Tissue Nanotransfection - Medical Technology - Aleteia

Crispr gene editing could transform medicine, but is it ethical?

Crispr gene editing could transform medicine, but is it ethical?--Aleteia

Pope orders religious order to stop offering euthanasia in their hospitals

Pope orders religious order to stop offering euthanasia in their hospitals--Aleteia

Confession Guide for Fallen-Away Catholics

Confession Guide for Fallen-Away Catholics--Aleteia

Canoe Pilgrimage lands in Pembroke

Pilgrimage lands in Pembroke | Pembroke Daily Observer

Pope Francis to Belgian Catholics: Stop offering euthanasia

Pope Francis to Belgian Catholics: Stop offering euthanasia | CTV News

More and more, Parolin's the face of authority in Francis's Vatican

Will sex before marriage help or hinder a relationship?

Will sex before marriage help or hinder a relationship?--Aleteia

New book debates if and how Islam can be modernized

New book debates if and how Islam can be modernized – Catholic World Report

Is Euthanasia Corrupting Transplant Medical Ethics?

Is Euthanasia Corrupting Transplant Medical Ethics? | National Review

In wake of Civilta Cattolica piece, Evangelicals seek papal chat

In wake of Civilta Cattolica piece, Evangelicals seek papal chat :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

'Ecumenism, Influence-envy, Etc.' by George Weigel

Ecumenism, Influence-envy, Etc. | George Weigel | First Things

What does it mean to be a 'Roman' Catholic? The Latin Rite is just one of many liturgical expressions of Catholicism.

Meaning of Roman Catholic --Aleteia

Discussion of artificial intelligence at Vatican

Discussion of artificial intelligence at Vatica--Aleteia

Want Enemies? Write About These Ten Things

Want Enemies? Write About These Ten Things | ncregister.com

Less time on the Internet means more peace and clarity: Medical professionals and those who've managed to switch off share their results.

Less time on the Internet means more peace and clarity--Aleteia

Nun officiates wedding in Canada

Nun officiates wedding in Canada --Aleteia

Reflections on 'Tettamanzi lesson' for handicapping papal elections

Welsh pub renames beer after seminarian mix-up

Gene editing: Gateway to Promised Land, or key to Pandora’s box?

Man pretending to be priest re-arrested to face more child exploitation charges

Man pretending to be priest re-arrested to face more child exploitation charges | National Post

The Scandal and Allure of the Priesthood

The Scandal and Allure of the Priesthood | Philip Tartaglia | First Things

Just War Theory in the modern age

Just war in the modern age

Solar Eclipse of the Heart: A musical homage to Bonnie Tyler and the upcoming solar eclipse that will be visible across much of the USA

Civilta Cattolica inspired counterproductive debate, American critics say

Civilta Cattolica inspired counterproductive debate, American critics say | Angelus

Designer Babies vs Catholic Teaching

3 nuns who are also scientists

3 nuns who are also scientists--Aleteia

Democrats debate whether to back anti-abortion candidates

Study finds more Americans are approving of polygamy

The Vatican’s America Problem

The Vatican’s America Problem - The New York Times

Civilta Cattolica inspired counterproductive debate, American critics say

Civilta Cattolica inspired counterproductive debate, American critics say :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Transcending Catholic tribalism

Everyday things named for the Virgin Mary

Things named for the Virgin Mary

In the revised history of Europe, "Religion does not exist..."

The science is in. God is the answer: Research shows kids raised with spirituality are happier and healthier in the vulnerable teen years. Why aren’t we all signing up?

The science is in: God is the answer

Amid Human Embryo Gene Editing in Oregon, Ethicists Say Procedure Is Immoral

Amid Human Embryo Gene Editing in Oregon, Ethicists Say Procedure Is Immoral | ncregister.com

"Facebook Envy" and how to defeat it

"Facebook Envy" and how to defeat it--Aleteia

Vatican article on 'ecumenism of hate' in U.S. was long overdue

Questions of Competence: George Weigel's take on recent article about 'ecumenism of hate'

Questions of Competence | George Weigel | First Things

Changing the parish to help keep unity in a changing Church

Letter from Rome: 'The Implosion of the Roman Catholic Church': an argument from Robert Mickens of Commonweal

Letter from Rome | Commonweal Magazine

Why Catholics are politically homeless

Paddles and Penance: healing wounds to Indigenous people

Paddles and Penance: healing wounds to Indigenous people--Aleteia