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Is this footage of a real Eucharistic Miracle?

Pope’s Canada trip proves Vatican isn’t the only one who thinks in centuries

Pope’s Canada trip proves Vatican isn’t the only one who thinks in centuries | Crux

Pope Francis: It was a genocide against indigenous peoples

Pope Francis: It was a genocide against indigenous peoples - Vatican News

Pope Francis Highlights the Issue of State Power and Evangelization

Pope Francis Highlights the Issue of State Power and Evangelization| National Catholic Register

Culture is not powerless — and a visit to Ukraine reaffirmed what it can do at its best

The Role of Art in a Time of War - The New York Times

Why is There Something Instead of Nothing? | Ron Rolheiser

Pope Warns of Secularization in Canada, Offering Catholics 3 Challenges to Help Shape Prayer Life

Pope Warns of Secularization in Canada, Offering Catholics 3 Challenges to Help Shape Prayer Life| National Catholic Register

Gwen is seeking euthanasia (MAiD) because she can't access medical treatment.

Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Euthanasia Prevention Coalition: Gwen is seeking euthanasia (MAiD) because she can't access medical treatment.

Translation error behind Pope's call for 'investigation' into residential schools: organizers

Translation error behind Pope's call for 'investigation' into residential schools: organizers | CTV News

Parallels between Pope Francis in Canada and John Paul II in Jerusalem

Parallels between Pope Francis in Canada and John Paul II in Jerusalem | Crux

'Triggering': Calls for help to crisis line double after Pope's apology during Canadian visit

'Triggering': Calls for help to crisis line double after Pope's apology during Canadian visit | National Post

Pope Francis, Slowed by Aging, Finds Lessons in Frailty - The New York Times

Pope Francis’ Bold Step in Canada: Latest column from Fr. Raymond deSouza

Pope Francis’ Bold Step in Canada| National Catholic Register

From failure to hope: Pope's homily in Quebec (full text)

After somber start to papal visit to Canada, Pope greets crowds in Quebec

In Quebec, pope condemns modern colonization of Indigenous

In Quebec, pope condemns modern colonization of Indigenous | Crux

Expansions on euthanasia should be sounding alarm bells for us all

Proclaim debt amnesty throughout all the land? A biblical solution to a present-day problem

Pope in Quebec amid decline of Catholic Church in province

Pope visit: Canada's bishops want Catholic Church to issue new statement on Doctrine of Discovery

Pope visit: Canada's bishops want Catholic Church to issue new statement | CTV News

The pope's apology to Canada's Indigenous peoples was truly remarkable

The pope's apology to Canada's Indigenous peoples was truly remarkable | National Catholic Reporter

Another Assault on John Paul II: The latest offering from George Weigel

Another Assault on John Paul II | George Weigel | First Things

Tribal leaders, members react to pope's apology on schools

Who is St. Anne and why is she so important to Indigenous peoples?

Downie urges Québec physicians to expand interpretation of euthanasia law.

Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Euthanasia Prevention Coalition: Downie urges Québec physicians to expand interpretation of euthanasia law.

Dogs Can’t Help Falling in Love - The New York Times

How Francis said more than 'sorry' in Canada

Pope Francis in Canada – not your typical papal trip

At Indigenous church, Pope Francis lays out his vision for reconciliation in Canada

In Canada, Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous peoples, says it’s only 'first step'

Pope Francis apologizes for residential school abuses

Pope Francis apologizes for residential school abuses | CTV News

Pope Francis’ meeting with Canada’s indigenous to focus on elderly, environment

'I forgive you and I forgive God:' Forgiveness helps residential school survivor heal

Forgiveness helps residential school survivor heal | CTV News

Top Canadian prelate hopes papal trip can help country ‘turn a page’

Top Canadian prelate hopes papal trip can help country ‘turn a page’ | Crux

Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith

Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith| National Catholic Register

Pope Francis to celebrate Mass at one of Quebec's basilicas, Indigenous pilgrim site

Pope Francis to carry mass at one of Quebec's basilicas, Indigenous pilgrim site | National Post

Pope Francis' visit to Canada a rethink of mission legacy

Pope Francis' visit to Canada a rethink of mission legacy | CTV News

Deep Dive: The painful history of the Catholic Church in Canada

Deep Dive: The painful history of the Catholic Church in Canada | America Magazine

6 Great Canadian leaders of the Catholic Church today

One of these men was one of my Seminary professors, and another was my Ordinary. I count myself lucky to have had the chance to learn from both of them! 6 Great Canadian leaders of the Catholic Church today

The secrets behind why religion makes us happier: Being “spiritual but not religious” is selling yourself short of all the benefits that come with practicing a religion.

The secrets behind why religion makes us happier

Understanding Pope Francis’ Historic Voyage of Reconciliation to Canada’s Indigenous People

Understanding Pope Francis’ Historic Voyage of Reconciliation to Canada’s Indigenous People| National Catholic Register

The Webb telescope vs. young Earth creationism: The Webb telescope's images have elicited faith-based comments that Galileo might recognize.

The Webb telescope vs. young Earth creationism

Vatican puts brakes on German church reform proposals

Pope Francis, Vatican call for international cooperation for the environment

What the history of 'Judeo-Christian’ can teach us about fighting Christian nationalism

The 'thousand points of light' switcheroo: How conservatives made social welfare the province of private faith.

The 'thousand points of light' switcheroo

What Does It Mean to Be a Priest of Jesus Christ?

What Does It Mean to Be a Priest of Jesus Christ?| National Catholic Register

Pope Francis' critics cram the church into their ideological narratives

Pope Francis' critics cram the church into their ideological narratives | National Catholic Reporter

Pope Francis is not going to resign, yet. Pope Francis has indicated the need for explicit guidelines for retired popes.

Pope Francis is not going to resign, yet

Pope tells religious orders to report abuse, protect others

After scandals, new guidelines align Vatican investments with church teaching

A Catholic’s Duty in Post-Roe America: Restricting abortion isn’t enough. We need to open our doors to vulnerable mothers and children.

A Catholic’s Duty in Post-Roe America - WSJ

What is the end goal of Pope Francis’s governance?

What is the end goal of Pope Francis’s governance? – Catholic World Report

Really listen when Jesus speaks: Dealing with a difficult cancer diagnosis

Really listen when Jesus speaks

Pope Francis denounces “toxicity” and “fake news” in some media sites

Pope Francis denounces “toxicity” and “fake news” in some media sites | ROME REPORTS

Here's what you need to know about the Pope's visit in Quebec

Here's what you need to know about the Pope's visit in Quebec | CBC News

The activist behind opposition to the separation of church and state

Court approves sale of 43 Catholic church properties to settle abuse victims claims

Court approves sale of 43 Catholic church properties to settle abuse victims claims | CBC News

Hart’s Turn To Heterodoxy ... or... David Bentley Hart has jumped the shark

Hart’s Turn To Heterodoxy | Gerald McDermott | First Things

Vatican confirms ban on German lay group linked to Medjugorje

Vatican confirms ban on German lay group linked to Medjugorje | Crux

The state of the Catholic Church in Canada, amid scandals and declining attendance

The state of the Catholic Church in Canada, amid scandals and declining attendance | North Bay Nugget

Catholic dioceses failed in past to raise money promised to survivors. Will they now?

Catholic dioceses failed in past to raise money promised to survivors. Will they now? | CTV News

John Paul II praised the "moral and spiritual values" of Aboriginal peoples

Pope to make penitential pilgrimage to Canada for healing and reconciliation - Vatican News

Opinion | In the Face of Fact, the Supreme Court Chose Faith - The New York Times

ASIA/PHILIPPINES - In one year the network of Catholic nuns saved 26 thousand women from human trafficking in Asia

ASIA/PHILIPPINES - In one year the network of Catholic nuns saved 26 thousand women from human trafficking in Asia - Agenzia Fides

The Lessons of Russian Warmaking - The Tablet

Teens charged for setting fire to historic Catholic church

Who can wear the Brown Scapular?

Indigenous priest shares practices that will be part of Pope Francis' Canada trip

As Vatican confronts Catholic church sex abuse, Congo case raises warning signs - The Washington Post

Quebec church abuse victims call on Pope Francis to provide ‘swift justice’ ahead of visit to Canada

Quebec church abuse victims call on Pope Francis to provide ‘swift justice’ ahead of visit to Canada - The Globe and Mail

Making sense of sex, gender, and trans issues: Part One

Making sense of sex, gender, and trans issues

Legendary Italian journo who helped shape the Francis narrative dead at 98

Legendary Italian journo who helped shape the Francis narrative dead at 98 | Crux

Vatican astronomer praises beauty and potential of Webb space photos

Signs may point to Ukraine papal trip before summer ends

Signs may point to Ukraine papal trip before summer ends | Crux

Enough seats for survivors at Pope's mass in Quebec, says papal visit planning team

Enough seats for survivors at Pope's mass in Quebec, says papal visit planning team | CBC News

Pope Francis confirms plans to meet Russian patriarch in Kazakhstan

Vatican names 3 women to office that vets bishop nominations

Life in Lviv: Ukrainian priest on funerals, food aid and prayers for victory

Latest row at Academy for Life raises questions of purpose, restraint

Latest row at Academy for Life raises questions of purpose, restraint | Crux

The War of the Conciliar Succession, Continued - George Weigel

The War of the Conciliar Succession, Continued | George Weigel | First Things

Dying in Prison in the ‘Live Free or Die’ State

Dying in Prison in the ‘Live Free or Die’ State — Beyond These Stone Walls

Pope Francis' reforms to church governance are unlike any since Vatican II

What does it mean to be a 'person'? Different cultures have different answers

Pope Francis addresses abortion, mass shootings and resignation rumors

Pope Francis speaks about role of pope emeritus, his possible retirement and Joe Biden taking Communion in new interview

Pope Francis speaks about role of pope emeritus, his possible retirement and Joe Biden taking Communion in new interview | America Magazine

Pope Francis Jokes About Upcoming Canada Trip: ‘They Say It's Not Easy, I Think It Is’

Pope Francis Jokes About Upcoming Canada Trip: ‘They Say It's Not Easy, I Think It Is’| National Catholic Register

Defendant in Vatican Trial Claims Pope Francis Knew All About the London Property Deal

Defendant in Vatican Trial Claims Pope Francis Knew All About the London Property Deal| National Catholic Register

Pastor of Catholic Church in Bethesda, Maryland, Describes Arson, Desecration of Tabernacle

Pastor of Catholic Church in Bethesda, Maryland, Describes Arson, Desecration of Tabernacle| National Catholic Register

Long COVID effects leads to MAiD application | CTV News

The problem with women helping select bishops is not what you think it is – Catholic World Report

Ukrainian priest says mass, then heads to war - The Washington Post

Pope: Zero Tolerance of abuse is non-negotiable - Vatican News

German plan for permanent 'synodal council' sparks backlash

How the Virgin Mary is marshaled for religious nationalism and military campaigns

Couple’s model for living faith at home could change Catholicism one family at a time

Pope Francis and Romano Guardini: The Next Stage of Liturgical Renewal

Pope Francis and Romano Guardini: The Next Stage of Liturgical Renewal| National Catholic Register

What does the Catechism say about gun control?

Four St. John’s churches sold in auction

The virtue linked to the culture of life

Pope appointing 2 women to panel for choosing bishops

Exclusive: Pope to give women a say in appointment of bishops

Exclusive: Pope to give women a say in appointment of bishops | Reuters

$20B settlement for First Nations children approved

$20B settlement for First Nations children approved | CTV News

Why the Supposed Conflict between Science and Religion Is Tragic Nonsense

Eucharist, sacrament of unity and source of division

Pope denies resignation rumors, hopes to visit Kyiv, Moscow

Anti-Roe justices a part of US Catholicism's conservative wing

Anti-Roe justices a part of Catholicism's conservative wing

Tom Mulcair on Legault's multiculturalism remarks

Tom Mulcair on Legault's multiculturalism remarks | CTV News

Pope Francis denies resignation reports | CTV New

Pope Francis has dismissed reports that he plans to resign in the near future, saying he is on track to visit Canada this month and hopes to be able to go to Moscow and Kyiv as soon as possible after that. Pope Francis denies resignation reports | CTV News :