Current — The Papacy
Current — The Papacy
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As Jesus Loved
John 13:1-17, 31-35Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his... Read more
The 30 march 2013 by Alanbean
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Washing Women's Feet: New Pope Captures Media Attention (and Infuriates...
I intended this Good Friday to write about something that seems really substantial (to me, at least). Meanwhile, a number of things I've read online this mornin... Read more
The 29 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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"No One Answered"
I love this piece from Elizabeth Scalia for many reasons, the largest being how well she engages those who think they have Pope Francis figured out: Having... Read more
The 28 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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Catholics Responding to Gay Rights: "We're Still Working on Love"
Earlier today, I wrote,If nothing else, my Facebook feed keeps me hooked. For two days now, it's been full of links provided by FB friends, many of them... Read more
The 27 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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One Sermon
Two voices Below is the text of a sermon which was never preached, but which was heard twice. In it I have fused phrases from the texts of the inaugural sermon... Read more
The 26 march 2013 by Richardl
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High Profile Muslim Convert to Catholicism Changes Mind
Magdi Allam, claiming Catholicism was "too weak on Islam" and who had been baptized by Pope Benedict XVI, has decided to renounce his conversion: Allam,... Read more
The 25 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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Moving Across Platforms with Ease
TAKEAWAY: It’s a fact about today’s media consumer: we have options as to where to get our information, and sometimes two platforms with similar content lie sid... Read more
The 25 march 2013 by Themarioblog
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"... This Understanding Saves Us from So Many Pitfalls in Mis-reading of...
Two weeks before resigning the papacy, Pope Benedict XVI delivered the following in an address before the clergy of Rome: I remember more or less the... Read more
The 24 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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New Pope Frankie
So, 520 years after the discovery of the New World, the Catholic Church finally gets around to choosing a Western hemisphere pope. Read more
The 24 march 2013 by Fsrcoin
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Palming the Truth
For some today is Palm Sunday. For others it is not. And I’m not referring to those outside the Christian camp. For many Eastern Orthodox Christians, Lent is... Read more
The 24 march 2013 by Steveawiggins
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Things You Likely Didn't Know About the Vatican's Wealth
This I found intriguing and... revealing: Given the magnificence of St. Peter's Basilica and the Apostolic Palace, the Vatican may seem a counterintuitive... Read more
The 23 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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More Testimony About Pope Francis from Leading Liberation Theologians
As the work week ends, I want to point readers to two more good statements about Pope Francis by highly regarded liberation theologians, which the Iglesia... Read more
The 21 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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Pope Francis and His Shadow: Milt Priggee Cartoon
The cartoon: Milt Priggee of Cagle Cartoons, by way of Truthdig.What do you think? Good, bad, indifferent? Does it help to continue talking about these issues?... Read more
The 21 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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Mary Hunt on Theology and Consequences: An Initial Response to Pope Francis
And on the theme of the significance of the new pope in general--beyond particular issues like the dirty war and gay marriage--Catholic theologian Mary Hunt... Read more
The 20 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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Pope Francis and Gay Marriage: More Valuable Commentary
And, to complement what I just posted vis-a-vis recent commentary about Pope Francis and the dirty war, here's a selection of recent statements on his response... Read more
The 20 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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Pope Francis and the Dirty War: Valuable New Commentary
Good commentary on the new pope continues to pour forth. Here are several articles that strike me as particularly valuable--all dealing with questions about... Read more
The 20 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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If Only...
Via Eye of the Tiber, the story that should top all stories: Vice President Joe Biden announced today that he was stepping down as Vice President just hours... Read more
The 20 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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The More I See of Pope Francis, the More Aware I Become of My Need for a Savior
I'm a sinner. Some know this more than others but let's not kid around, I'm not the kind of Catholic, the kind of Christian, that inspires someone to fall... Read more
The 19 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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Response of a Gay Catholic to Pope Francis's Installation Homily: Does "Everyone...
In the homily of his installation Mass, Pope Francis states,The vocation of being a "protector", however, is not just something involving us Christians alone; i... Read more
The 19 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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Pope Francis I – The Astrology of the First Pope from the Americas.
As I begin writing this article, on the TV behind me Pope Francis I is being officially confirmed in his position at his inauguration Mass in St Peter’s Square... Read more
The 19 march 2013 by Solarisastro
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More Responses to Francis: Clella Luro, Jon Sobrino, Jamie Manson, James Keenan
More valuable commentary on the new pope that has caught my eye as the day has gone on: At Iglesia Descalza, Rebel Girl translates an interview that Roly Villan... Read more
The 18 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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…pontificate
For the cave dwellers among us who have not heard, a new pope was selected last week. The announcement came after a mere 5 ballots from the conclave, not even... Read more
The 18 march 2013 by Zer
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The NEW #Pope and the #Lesson We Learned from the Last One.
photo credit: Catholic Church (England and Wales) via photopin cc The world was buzzing this week with the news of the NEW Pope. Read more
The 18 march 2013 by Djrelat7
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Ivone Gebara on the Papal Election: "Official Coverage" and Stoning Dissonant...
Sister Ivone GebaraI'm really happy to discover today that National Catholic Reporter has published Brazilian theologian Ivone Gebara's meditation on the papal... Read more
The 18 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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Pope Francis as Reformer and Catholics on the Ground: Distinguishing False Hope...
In any theology that makes much sense to me, hope begins with the ground. It begins with the earth. It builds from where we are and who we are--"earth lifted... Read more
The 18 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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United Kingdom – Aries Ingress Chart 2013
If I get time over the next couple of days, I will have a look at the Aries ingress charts for a series of countries around the world to see what is in store... Read more
The 18 march 2013 by Solarisastro
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It's Not NOH8, It's MOH8
I'm sure you've seen the ads on social media from the NoH8 campaign. From their website, we read: The NOH8 Campaign is a charitable organization whose mission... Read more
The 18 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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Listening, Watching, Praying: A Selection of Responses to the New Pope
I'm listening. I'm watching. I'm praying, in my own limping and half-hearted fashion.And I'm trying to hold onto hope, a virtue that is never easy for me. Read more
The 18 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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Popes and Snopes
Thanks to our commenter JOB for calling my attention to a hoax, an urban legend, an error. Snopes discovered that a quotation attributed to the new Pope... Read more
The 18 march 2013 by Doggone
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Should Religion Righteous Veer Left?
Jorge Mario Bergoglio (76) is the 266th and current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, elected on 13 March 2013. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was... Read more
The 18 march 2013 by Fadi Bejjani
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"He Has a Capacity to Forget"
Pope Francis' homily, given today in Vatican City's parish church dedicated to St. Anne, the mother of the mother of Christ, on the oft repeated story of the... Read more
The 17 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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‘Parsifal’ and ‘Don Carlo’ – A Celebratory Feast of Wagner and Verdi for the...
Ferruccio Furlanetto as King Philip II (Ken Howard / Met Opera)This was a momentous week for the Catholic Church. With the election of a new pope, Holy Week,... Read more
The 16 march 2013 by Josmar16
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"Catholicism is What It Is. You Don't Have to Believe It. You Don't Have to...
Love or hate Rush Limbaugh, he has a way with words: I am not Catholic. But I have endeavored, I have dug deep, I have attempted to find out from sources that... Read more
The 16 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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Tim Padgett for Time: Hope Muted by Reality in Case of Pope Francis
In an essay at Time, journalist Tim Padgett expresses both hope that Pope Francis will be a significant reformer of Padgett's Catholic church, and doubts about... Read more
The 16 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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Leonardo Boff on New Pope: "Francis Isn't a Name, It's a Plan for a Church"
At his website now, Leonardo Boff has an important theological statement about Pope Francis and his call to rebuild the church, which Rebel Girl has helpfully... Read more
The 16 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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Weekend News: Discussion of Pope Francis and Dirty War a Top Story Worldwide
As the weekend arrives, the story that won't go away remains front and center in news everywhere: what happened in the Argentinian dirty war, and how does that... Read more
The 16 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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Verisign Over 1,300 .Com & .Net Pope Domains Registered
A few days ago Godaddy.com the world’s largest domain registrar reported that 479 Pope related domain names were registered within the first hour after the... Read more
The 15 march 2013 by Worldwide
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Friday Favorites–Week No. 27
A lot of experimenting this week mainly with the newly released Repix app but I also have been taking a look at all the apps on my iPad and trying to revisit... Read more
The 15 march 2013 by Art Of Mob
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Pope Francis: Pivot Point for the Catholic Church?
Early lifePope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to parents of Northern Italian descent. His father was... Read more
The 15 march 2013 by Azharnadeem
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The Good Salad: “Lunchtime” Weekly Photo Challenge
Today’s weekly photo challenge is “Lunchtime,” and what we have for lunch. As it’s Friday, and I’m Catholic, that means no meat. Read more
The 15 march 2013 by Steph's Scribe
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About the Dirty War: Totally Unsolicited Advice to Pope Francis from a Totally...
An in-between-chores posting, after someone just contacted me to say that the discussion of Francis's story vis-a-vis the dirty war in Argentina (about which I... Read more
The 15 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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A Church That Listens with the Ears of Its Heart: Whose Gay Sons and Daughters?
Yesterday, I fantasized about the possibility that a new pope might choose to listen with the ears of his heart to the experience of his brother and sister... Read more
The 15 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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Pope Francis: More Testimony to Be Considered
And yet more commentary--this by way of corroboration of the primary testimony of the three key pieces of testimony to which I just pointed readers, which have... Read more
The 15 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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The Vision and Name of Pope Francis
Tim Gray, Ph.D. By choosing a new name, every new Pope signals, in a simple but profound way, the vision they see for their leadership. It reveals their own... Read more
The 15 march 2013 by Stjohnpa
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Commentary on New Pope: Three Voices That Stand Out for Me
Amidst the torrent of commentary that has appeared in the last two days about the new pope, several pieces have stuck out for me. Read more
The 15 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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Project Nostalgia: Some Ideas Pass the Test of Time, While Others, Well, Not So...
This is the weekend edition of TheMarioBlog and will be updated as needed. The next blog post is Monday, March 18 TAKEAWAY: This is my last installment (for now... Read more
The 15 march 2013 by Themarioblog
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Anatomy of a Bald Faced Lie
The latest false smear against Pope Francis, and those who pay attention will note they're coming fast and hard, is this one: Here is the latest Urban Legend... Read more
The 15 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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New Pope, New Ring: CBS News Video on the Creation of the "Fisherman's Ring"
By Erika Winters The most famous ring in the world is in the spotlight with the Vatican's announcement of the new pope on Wednesday, March 13. Read more
The 14 march 2013 by Pricescope
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Theologians Responding to Pope Francis: Defending the Excluded Demands...
From the Facebook feed of my friend and theologian-colleague Michael Iafrate: Still learning about "the new guy," but my initial impression is hopeful but... Read more
The 14 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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America Editorial Calls on New Pope to Listen
I said in my previous posting that I'd refrain from posting a lot of links to the substantial commentary about Pope Francis now appearing everywhere online. Read more
The 14 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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"Is He Going to Change the Church’s Teaching...?"
Fr.Z was in St. Peter's square yesterday and wrote this moving piece: He came out without all the trappings of office. He looked downward, almost to his feet,... Read more
The 14 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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Meeting with Pope Francis I: A Profile
Pope Francis I or Jose Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, the 266thPope of the Roman Catholic ChurchPhoto Courtesy by The Guardian UK"...Habemus Papam! Read more
The 14 march 2013 by Gilnambatac
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Jorge Mario Bergoglio Elected as New Pope
Argentina’s Jorge Mario Bergoglio was chosen as the new leader of Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, taking the name of Francis I and becoming the first Latin... Read more
The 14 march 2013 by Azharnadeem
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Argentinian Jorge Bergoglio Elected as Pope Francis I
First Jesuit & first non-European Pope of modern era Read more
The 14 march 2013 by Candornews
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John Allen on Background of Pope Francis
John Allen's write-up on Cardinal Bergoglio at NCR: according to Allen,Bergoglio has supported the social justice ethos of Latin American Catholicism,... Read more
The 13 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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Catholic Church Has a New Pope Francis I
The Vatican just announced that the newly elected 266th Pope of 1.5 billion Catholics across the world is an Argentinian, the former Cardinal Jorge Mario... Read more
The 13 march 2013 by Eowyn
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The Star Gets Some National/international Exposure from NPR
It broke today, due to some Pope coverage, in this story: 5 Things About Popes And Their Names; Like, Why Do They Change Them? Read more
The 13 march 2013 by Morage
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"I Don't Know If You've Checked Lately but the Conference of Catholic Bishops...
That from our President, making a joke (he's such a comedian) about the notion of an American pope taking orders from him: As cardinals gather at the Vatican... Read more
The 13 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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White Smoke Over Sistine Chapel- The New Pope : Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, Named...
By Susan Duclos [Update] Cardinals elected Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina as Pope Francis I on Wednesday. [Update] Pope Francis, named himself... Read more
The 13 march 2013 by Susanduclos
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In News: Maciel Legacy and Papacy, Vatican and Violence Against Women, Regnerus...
In news not unrelated to the papal conclave and the future direction of the Catholic church:In a hard-hitting article at the Daily Beast site, Jason Berry... Read more
The 12 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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Who Will Be Ordained as the New Pope and as Head of the Roman Catholic Church?
With Pope Benedict now retired as Pope, the first to do so in 600 years since Gregory XII stepped down in the year 1415, the cardinals have now all convened ... Read more
The 12 march 2013 by Solarisastro
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SNAP to Cardinal Angelo Sodano: Step Down Tomorrow as Papal Conclave Begins
The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (SNAP) has just issued a press release calling on Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Dean of the College of Cardinals,... Read more
The 11 march 2013 by William Lindsey
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"If Catholicism is False, as Secularism Knows It Must Be, Then It Will Fall..."
Devin Rose is writing about the battle between the Church and secularism and the predicted, some even say inevitable, defeat coming the Church's way: The... Read more
The 09 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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"The Church is Always Under Reform"
This is good stuff: If Jesus had wanted a church free of scandal or problems, he would have put it in the hands of angels, not a humanity he loved, said... Read more
The 08 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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Catholicism, True Reform and the Next Pope
Samuel Gregg, Crisis Magazine Given the contempt with which some people regard Catholicism these days, it’s extraordinary just how badly the very same... Read more
The 08 march 2013 by Stjohnpa
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"... the Catholic Church is the Safest Place on the Planet of Any Major...
There's that bold statement and much more in this piece put up by Judy Roberts over at the National Catholic Register: In a media narrative that was largely... Read more
The 06 march 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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…Switch Hats
With Pope Benedict XVI already enjoying his retirement at Castel Gandolfo, it’s time to get this conclave rolling.For those of you non-Catholics, who are... Read more
The 05 march 2013 by Zer
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The Pope Who Was Actually a Bear
In 1977, a frail, reluctant, 50-year-old college teacher was pressed by his confessor to accept appointment as Bishop of Munich. Read more
The 01 march 2013 by Stjohnpa
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More on the Catholic Church's Gay Hypocrisy
First Andrew Sullivan and others call out the Pope for his boyfriend (which I reported on yesterday) and now this from Newsweek: Rome' s Subculture of Gay... Read more
The 01 march 2013 by Morage
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Ceremonial Music 101: So, the Pope Resigned...
February has come to an end, and there are several very exciting moments on the horizon. As many of you know, I have an obsession with ceremonial music and one... Read more
The 01 march 2013 by Pinkall
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Farewell Green Pope I
I don't agree with some of his ideas but the today resigned Pope Benedict XVI has been the most green Pope so far. From placing photovoltaic cells in the main... Read more
The 28 february 2013 by Thewritefuture
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…update
Now that we’ve officially sent Pope Benedict XVI off into his retirement sunset, or at least to the palatial estate he’ll be residing at until the convent is... Read more
The 28 february 2013 by Zer
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"Today, the Chair of Peter Will Be Vacant. But the Church is Not Adrift."
Great personal and poignant piece from Dr. Gregory Popcak over at Patheos: I am reminded of my grief at the loss of my father today as I watch and reflect on th... Read more
The 28 february 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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The 10 Longest Reigning Popes In History
image credit Saint Peter, who was the first Bishop of Rome and the first pope, is thought to have reigned for over 30 years, but the exact length is not known. Read more
The 28 february 2013 by Gerard
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…Drop the Other Shoe
Tomorrow we’ll witness history as Pope Benedict XVI becomes the first pope in hundreds of years to retire…before death.And while 2WC is a little upset that his... Read more
The 27 february 2013 by Zer
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"He Was the Teacher We Needed at the Time We Needed Him"
Tom McDonald speaks for me about the Pope and his departure: The last great man of Europe takes the stage for the final time, and reminds us that greatness is... Read more
The 27 february 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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'The Lord is Calling Me to "climb the Mountain"...'
Pope Benedict XVI's last Angelus address before an estimated crowd of 100,000, included these moving words; "The Christian life - I wrote in my Message for... Read more
The 24 february 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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"The Problem with This Well-meaning Attempt at Tolerance is That It is...
Stephen White, writing at the Huffington Post (yes, the Huffington Post) with an outstanding piece well worth your time: Religion, we are told, is an escape --... Read more
The 18 february 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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So How Do They Select a New Pope?
I'd like to think that many are interested in the topic and I've been wondering about it as well. Tiberjudy has weighed in with an easy to read primer on the... Read more
The 18 february 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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Lent
is the 40 day period before Easter, excluding Sundays, which begins today, Ash Wednesday, and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. Read more
The 13 february 2013 by Eowyn
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The 10 Men Who Would Be Pope
image credit: Cronholm144 A look at the top candidates for leader of the Catholic Church. Read more
The 13 february 2013 by Gerard
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A Pope’s Abdication and the Media Quartet Kicks into Action
TAKEAWAY: Pope Benedict surprised the world with his resignation announcement. The news spread quickly across platforms and social media outlets. Read more
The 12 february 2013 by Themarioblog
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Pedophile Protector To Resign As Pope
Some of you may think that's a rather harsh headline, but it's very true. This pope protected pedophiles by not allowing them to be reported and prosecuted,... Read more
The 12 february 2013 by Jobsanger
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Pope Announces Resignation
Image from http://media.salon.com For the first time in nearly 600 years, the Pope has stated that he plans to resign from his position as head of the Catholic... Read more
The 12 february 2013 by Candornews
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"I Will Miss This Pope"
There's lots to read about today's huge announcement but there's little I've read that is as expressive and beautiful as what Calah Alexander has written: Pope... Read more
The 12 february 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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Pope Benedict XVI Announces Resignation
Pope Benedict XVI on Monday announced that he will step down as head of the Catholic Church on February 28, saying he is too old to continue at the age of... Read more
The 12 february 2013 by Azharnadeem
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Lest We Forget The Scandals This Pope Leaves Behind
Today Pope Benedict IV (aka Joeseph Raztinger) announced his impending resignation, the first of any pope since the 15th century, citing physical weakness and... Read more
The 11 february 2013 by Reasoningpolitics
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Reactions to the Pope's Pending Retirement
Of course, there are the haters. Michelle Malkin's crew at Twitchy has those reactions but be warned, they're particularly vile. Read more
The 11 february 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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A Farewell Letter From Pope Benedict XVI
Dear Flock of Sheep, On this day, the 11th of February, 2013, I hereby declare that I resign my... Read more
The 11 february 2013 by Briennewalsh
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Pope Benedict Announces His Resignation
Pope Benedict has announced his resignation as Pontiff at the end of the month citing his old age and inability to carry out his papal duties as the main reason. Read more
The 11 february 2013 by Solarisastro
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The Pope Resigns – Good Pie Your Holiness!
Breaking News…..His Holiness Pope Crusty-Pieus XVII, has announced he is to retire from active Popedom on February 28th. We wish him well. Here is the photograp... Read more
The 11 february 2013 by Gingerfightback
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Pope Pope Benedict XVI to Resign
STEPS ASIDEThe Pope is to resign at the end of this month in an entirely unexpected development, the Vatican says.The unexpected development surprised... Read more
The 11 february 2013 by Eowyn
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Pope Benedict To Resign At The End Of The Month
image credit: Giuseppe Ruggirello cc Pope Benedict will resign on February 28, his spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said. In a statement the Pope said: 'I hav... Read more
The 11 february 2013 by Gerard
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Pope Benedict XVI to Retire
Surprising news coming out of the Vatican this morning: Pope Benedict XVI is to resign on February 28, the Vatican has announced. He will be the first head of... Read more
The 11 february 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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Pope Benedict XVI Issues Resignation Statement
By Susan Duclos Pope Benedict XVI, 85 years old, announces he will resign on February 28, 2013, becoming the first to do so in nearly 600 years. Read more
The 11 february 2013 by Susanduclos
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"So Can We Stop with the Crap About Hitler's Pope Already?"
That and this from RC2 at Wheat Weeds should, but won't, put an end to Catholic bashing during WWII: This is fascinating. At the start of WWII, the Vatican... Read more
The 01 february 2013 by Brutallyhonest
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