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New leader of Rome’s American seminary has tall order to fill

On Wednesday the Vatican announced that Bridgeport priest Monsignor Thomas Powers would take over as the new rector of the Pontifical North American College in Rome. New leader of Rome’s American seminary has tall order to fill | Crux :

First Nations delegates meet with the Pope

First Nations delegates meet with the Pope | CTV News

Monsignor accused in Vatican financial trial says he 'only obeyed' bishops above him

Federal official blocked residential school survivor group's effort to identify missing children | CBC News

No “Just Wars”? | George Weigel | First Things

Opinion | Yes, There Is a Clash of Civilizations - The New York Times

Opinion | What if Putin Didn’t Miscalculate? - The New York Times

Prison Journal: Jesus and Those People with Stones

Prison Journal: Jesus and Those People with Stones — Beyond These Stone Walls

Italy on the brink of legalising assisted suicide

Italy on the brink of legalising assisted suicide - BioEdge :

The World Council of Churches must act with courage and expel Kirill, Russian Orthodox Church

Indigenous tell pope of abuses at Canada residential schools

Pope, Indigenous delegates begin reconciliation talks

Pope, Indigenous delegates begin reconciliation talks | CTV News

Earliest mention of 'Yahweh' found in archaeological dump

Indigenous delegation arrives in Rome ahead of meetings with Pope Francis

Indigenous delegation arrives in Rome ahead of meetings with Pope Francis | National Post

Inuit leaders are not celebrating a meeting with Pope Francis. His agenda is to "seek justice".

Inuit leaders are not celebrating a meeting with Pope Francis.His agenda is to "seek justice"-nationwide - Eminetra Canada

Francis critic sees the church in a time of ‘liturgical exile’

Francis critic sees the church in a time of ‘liturgical exile’ | Crux

Meeting with Pope: Former AFN Chief Bellegarde details key objectives

Meeting with Pope: Bellegarde details key objectives | CTV News

Crux Stationalis: New Lenten Stational Church Videos from Rome

Crux Stationalis: New Lenten Stational Church Videos from Rome ~ Liturgical Arts Journal

Opinion | The Secrets of Lasting Friendships

Opinion | The Secrets of Lasting Friendships - The New York Times

Residential schools: First Nations leader prepare to meet Pope Francis in Rome

Residential schools: First Nations leader prepare to meet Pope Francis in Rome | CTV News

Pope Francis’ Consecration of Russia Is an Ecclesial Earthquake

Pope Francis’ Consecration of Russia Is an Ecclesial Earthquake| National Catholic Register

Indigenous priest reconciles faith with identity | CTV News

The Annunciation and the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine

The world is changing, and not for the better. The Annunciation proclaims an eternal truth: ‟Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today, and forever" (Hebrews 13:8) The Annunciation and the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine — Beyond These Stone Walls :

Why is Russia's church backing Putin's war? Church-state history gives a clue

Polish Catholic community houses Ukrainian refugees as US agencies urge action

Do Dogs Go to Heaven? Truths from the Bible

Pope Francis’ 10th-Year Troubles Loom

Pope Francis’ 10th-Year Troubles Loom| National Catholic Register

An Orthodox Awakening | George Weigel | First Things

Study: More congregations are reopening but attendance remains flat

Only 27% of respondents in a Pew study said they attended services in person this month. Back in September, when the coronavirus was still surging, 26% said they attended in-person religious services. Study: More congregations are reopening but attendance remains flat :

Papal meetings will address ‘legacy of suffering’ Indigenous face, Canadian bishops say

Papal meetings will address ‘legacy of suffering’ Indigenous face, Canadian bishops say | Crux

10 Highlights of ‘Praedicate Evangelium’: There’s much to admire in Pope Francis’ March 19 apostolic constitution, and many questions, too.

10 Highlights of ‘Praedicate Evangelium’| National Catholic Register

Pope Francis is drawing on Vatican II to radically change how the Catholic Church is governed

Pope Francis is drawing on Vatican II to radically change how the Catholic Church is governed | America Magazine

Christine Emba’s Manifesto Against Sex Positivity - The New York Times

Opinion | Christine Emba’s Manifesto Against Sex Positivity - The New York Times

Vatican Curia reform document enshrines Pope Francis' long-sought diversity goals

Can clergy avoid burnout?

Reconciliation begins with listening - a lesson in how to bring true reconciliation between the Canadian Church and its First Nations

Reconciliation begins with listening

Is a Great Resignation brewing for pastors?

How Putin's invasion became a holy war for Russia

Pope Francis Issues New Vatican Constitution - The New York Times

Pope asserts Ukraine right to defense in blasting Russia war

Pope asserts Ukraine right to defense in blasting Russia war - ABC News

Pope rules any baptized lay Catholic, including women, can head Vatican departments

Pope rules any baptized lay Catholic, including women, can head Vatican departments | CTV News

Charles Lewis: Facing up to the Cross in Ukraine

Catholic Bishops of Canada invite all Canadian faithful to join Pope Francis and to pray for peace in Ukraine

Catholic Bishops of Canada invite all Canadian faithful to join Pope Francis and to pray for peace in Ukraine - Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

Pope Deplores the War in Ukraine but Not the Aggressor

Pope Francis has raised his voice against “unacceptable armed aggression” without mentioning President Vladimir V. Putin or Russia. Some analysts say that he risks complicating his legacy. Pope Deplores the War in Ukraine but Not the Aggressor - The New York Times :

Opinion | This Is Why Autocracies Fail

Opinion | This Is Why Autocracies Fail - The New York Times

The Art of Communication According to Saint Gregory the Great

The Art of Communication According to Saint Gregory the Great | La Civilta Cattolica

Why Catholics Practice Fasting & Abstinence During Lent, in 8 Simple Infographics -

Pastors Get Crookston: A demonstration of what a 'pastorally oriented' bishop should be

Pastors Get Crookston| National Catholic Register

Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill discuss Ukraine war for first time

What is inflation? An animated guide to understanding rising costs.

What is inflation? An animated guide to understanding rising costs. - Washington Post

Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict

Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict | Crux

Thousands of churches close every year. What will happen to their buildings?

Archbishop Viganò and Colonel Grace-Groundling-Marchpole: by George Weigel | First Things

Archbishop Viganò and Colonel Grace-Groundling-Marchpole | George Weigel | First Things

Russia’s War in Ukraine: This Is How World War III Begins - The New York Times

Opinion | Russia’s War in Ukraine: This Is How World War III Begins - The New York Times

“Thinking Catholic” about Ukraine and the just-war tradition

“Thinking Catholic” about Ukraine and the just-war tradition – Catholic World Report

Pope Francis Will Consecrate Russia and Ukraine to Mary — What Does That Mean?

Pope Francis Will Consecrate Russia and Ukraine to Mary — What Does That Mean?| National Catholic Register

What's a natural burial? A Christian theologian explains

Russia-Ukraine war: Some pastors wonder about 'end of days'

Anglican Church of Canada leaders apologize to survivors, respond to ACCToo

Pi Day: How One Irrational Number Made Us Modern - The New York Times

Catholic bishops got exactly what they wanted in congressional budget agreement

The bishops once again showed their ability to stay independent of partisan agendas. Catholic bishops got exactly what they wanted in congressional budget agreement