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'There's too much gossip and envy in the Church' says Pope Francis this morning
The Christian must overcome the temptation to "interfere in the lives of others," was the exhortation of Pope Francis at Mass this morning at the Casa Santa Marta. The Pope also stressed that talk and envy do so much harm to the Christian community (Author: 18 May 2013)
The Bishop's Blog for this Week
Check out Bishop Campbell's latest blog post (Author: 18 May 2013)
Failure to repent sin is fundamental problem, Pope tells congregation
“The problem is not that we are sinners,” Pope Francis told the congregation at his morning Mass on May 17. “The problem is not repenting of sin, but not being ashamed of what we have done.” (Author: 18 May 2013)
George Weigel on Obama's Planned Parenthood speech
Read this very interesting article by George Weigel (Author: 18 May 2013)
Dublin's archbishop, Irish prime minister clash on proposed abortion law
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has protested that a proposed change in Ireland’s ban on abortion could lead to the death of unborn children who are capable of independent survival outside the womb. But Prime Minister Enda Kenny has flatly denied the charge (Author: 18 May 2013)
Benedict and Francis: A Lesson in Apostolic Continuity
The differences between the two men give witness to the different gifts of the same Holy Spirit (Author: 18 May 2013)
The true Pope Francis is very different from the one that some imagine...
Liberation theologians extol him, but between him and them there is a chasm. The progressives enlist him, but he keeps himself far from them. The true Francis is very different from the one that some imagine (Author: 18 May 2013)
Bishop Campbell's Homily for Candidacy at Oscott College
Here is Bishop Campbell's Homily from the Candidacy Mass at Oscott (Author: 18 May 2013)
The Dedicated Page for Parishes in the Diocese for the Year of Faith
On this page of the Diocesan website are ideas, links and resources for parishes of the Diocese for the Year of Faith (Author: 18 May 2013)
Escalating violence in Nigeria; prominent Protestant pastor murdered
Amid escalating violence committed by the Islamist terrorist organization Boko Haram, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has declared a state of emergency in three states. (Author: 18 May 2013)
Jesuit superior, Nicolas, appointed head of religious orders
The “black pope” has been placed in charge of the International Union of Superiors General for the next three years (Author: 18 May 2013)
Missio: Pope Francis unlocks app for Pontifical Mission Societies
With slightly more of a swipe than a tap, Pope Francis helped the Pontifical Mission Societies of the United States broaden its reach around the world by unlocking a smartphone app. (Author: 18 May 2013)
New figures show stark decline in Catholic baptisms, ordinations claims Latin Mass Society
According to the figures, gathered by the Latin Mass Society, the high point for Catholicism was the 1960s, with high numbers of baptisms, ordinations and marriages in 1964, 1965 and 1968 respectively, before a dramatic fall-off in each case (Author: 18 May 2013)
Pope Francis' First Crisis? Defiant Archbishop Refuses to Quit
On several occasions the Vatican has asked Puerto Rican Archbishop Roberto Gonzalez Nieves to leave his post. But supporters of the archbishop have organized several meetings to pray for his continuity (Author: 17 May 2013)
Pope's morning homily: 'Let's be Christians with apostolic zeal'
Saint Paul was the focus of Pope Francis’ homily at Mass Thursday morning, and in particular his talent at ‘being a nuisance’, at unsettling people who had grown too comfortable in their faith and imbuing them with an Apostolic zeal (Author: 17 May 2013)
Pope calls for global, ethical finance reform, end to cult of money
Pope Francis called for global financial reform that respects human dignity, helps the poor, promotes the common good and allows states to regulate markets. (Author: 17 May 2013)
The pope's financial gospel and the Vatican bank
As he said in this morning’s homily: “Pray for us that we might be poor, that we might be humble, meek, in the service of the people.” (Author: 17 May 2013)
Lourdes: a Stadium of the New Evangelization
Now our task is to make every parish, every school, every place of charity and health care, every home, a Lourdes! Then we wouldn’t have to define the New Evangelization, we’d just show it! (Author: 17 May 2013)
Why the world doesn't take Catholicism seriously
The question we must answer is "if Catholicism offers a better way, why don't Catholics' lives seem any better?" (Author: 17 May 2013)
Relations with China affect timing of Matteo Ricci cause
Approval for the beatification of the Italian Jesuit missionary Matteo Ricci, who ministered in China 500 years ago, depends to some degree on the Vatican’s relations with China. (Author: 17 May 2013)
British Government urged to investigate murder of Irish human rights champion
Witnesses and congressmen at a U.S. hearing renewed a call to the British government to launch a public inquiry into the 1989 murder of Northern Irish human rights leader Patrick Finucane. (Author: 17 May 2013)
Pope plans pilgrimage to Marian shrine in Sardinia
Pope Francis remarked on May 15 that he hopes to visit the shrine of Our Lady of Bonaria, on the island of Sardinia, in September. (Author: 17 May 2013)
Cardinal Kurt Koch reflects on contentious issues in relations with Jews
Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Commission of the Holy See for Religious Relations with the Jews, has fielded here questions on important issues in Jewish-Catholic relations (Author: 17 May 2013)
Ratzinger's forgotten prophesy on the future of the Church
A week after Benedict XVI's shock announcement, an important statement he once made comes to light (Author: 17 May 2013)
Veritatis Splendor: The Encyclical that Mattered
Blessed John Paul II’s 1993 encyclical Veritatis Splendor—The Splendor of Truth—may well turn out to be one of the most important papal texts in modern history argues Samuel Gregg (Author: 17 May 2013)
Come to Lourdes with the Diocese this Year!
Go to the Lourdes page of the diocesan website for details (Author: 17 May 2013)
Holy Spirit Leads to Truth Amid Relativism, Pope Counsels at Audience
Francis encourages the faithful to be open to the Holy Spirit and to the word of God (Author: 16 May 2013)
Vatican bank to publish annual report, launch website
As part of ongoing efforts to promote transparency and chip away at the myths surrounding what is commonly called the Vatican bank, its new president announced it will have a website by the end of the year and will publish its annual report
(Author: 16 May 2013)
Bartholomew says he felt “moved” by his meeting with Pope Francis
The Patriarch of Constantinople speaks to "Vatican Insider" about his meeting with Pope Francis: “I was shocked by his decision to appoint eight cardinal advisors. When we met at the Sanctae Marthae residence, he told me he had taken my room...” (Author: 16 May 2013)
Archbishop Fisichella says people returning to confession because of Pope Francis
The head of the Vatican office promoting new evangelization said that while he does not like the terms "Francis effect" or "Francis bump," it is true that "Pope Francis has touched the hearts and minds of many people." (Author: 16 May 2013)
Pontificate of Pope Francis Consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima
Cardinal Jose Polycarpo celebrated the consecration at the Portuguese shrine dedicated to Our Lady, with thousands of the faithful present (Author: 16 May 2013)
Church movements bringing 50,000 more than Vatican expected
The attendance response to a Pentecost weekend event for Church movements has exceeded the Vatican’s expectations by 50,000 people. (Author: 16 May 2013)
Pope Francis at Mass: bishops and priests need prayers of faithful
Pray for priests and bishops, that they might not give in to the temptations of money and vanity, but serve the people of God. This was Pope Francis’ exhortation to the faithful at Mass (Author: 16 May 2013)
The Latest from the Lancaster Vocations Blog
For those considering Priesthood in the Diocese of Lancaster and those who wish to support them
(Author: 16 May 2013)
But Whom May We Evangelize?
There is no indication in Scripture that, in the end, there will be more than a few real believers in the world. Christ’s advice to the Apostles remains, go to those who will listen to you; leave those who will not. (Author: 16 May 2013)
Cardinal O'Brien leaving Scotland for penance, prayer
Cardinal Keith P. O’Brien will be spending several months in penance and prayer outside of Scotland after meeting with Pope Francis, according to the Vatican (Author: 16 May 2013)
Pope highlights religious freedom on Edict of Milan anniversary
Pope Francis stressed the importance of religious freedom in a message for the 1,700th anniversary of the Roman Emperor Constantine legalizing Christianity (Author: 16 May 2013)
Bishop Campbell's Year of Faith Regional Mass Homily at Kendal
Read the Bishop's Homily here (Author: 16 May 2013)
The Devil in the Holy Father's preaching
He refers to him continually. He combats him without respite. He does not believe him to be a myth, but a real person, the most insidious enemy of the Church (Author: 16 May 2013)
Comment by Archbishop Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Peter Smith on the Marriage (same sex couples)
Read today's statement made on behalf of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales here (Author: 15 May 2013)
Bishop Mark Davies: loyalty to the Pope is not based on personal 'likes' or 'dislikes'
Be wary of media attempts to turn the Pope into a public personality, says Bishop Davies (Author: 15 May 2013)
Vatican to host pavilion at Venice art festival
The Vatican will host a pavilion at an art festival in Venice this year, with a display on the Genesis account of Creation. (Author: 15 May 2013)
Cardinal Schönborn says Holy Spirit turned electors toward Cardinal Bergoglio
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn of Vienna told an English audience that special "signs" from the Holy Spirit guided the cardinal-electors to choose Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio in the March 2013 conclave. (Author: 15 May 2013)
The Magdalen Laundries: an important corrective
Despite the failings of the Magdalen system, unbalanced analysis failed to reflect the full story (Author: 15 May 2013)
Vatican II helped the world 'see Jesus,' says cardinal
Cardinal Justin F. Rigali, archbishop emeritus of Philadelphia, said that the five Popes involved in the Second Vatican Council shared a common vision of protecting and spreading the Catholic faith. (Author: 15 May 2013)
Evangelical Catholicism, Pope Francis, and the 21st-Century Church
An interview with George Weigel (Author: 15 May 2013)
Patriarch Kirill pays historical visit to China
On 10 May the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church was received by President Xi Jinping, leading to the creation of a new Moscow-Beijing axis (Author: 15 May 2013)
The Bishop's Blog for this Week - Altar Servers' Pilgrimage to Ladyewell and Cenacolo Mass
Check out Bishop Campbell's latest Blog post (Author: 15 May 2013)
When Politicians Allow the Murder of Infants
Silent on the facts of the Gosnell case, it is curious why neither the President nor the First Lady have been willing to comment on the house of horrors Gosnell presided over. (Author: 15 May 2013)
Pope contrasts 'poverty as an ideology' with true Christian charity
Pope Francis spoke of “poverty as an ideology,” and contrasted that ideology with genuine Christian charity, during his homily at daily Mass on May 14 (Author: 15 May 2013)
Cardinal Filoni calls for ‘evangelical radicalism’ in missionary work
“What should prompt us in our missionary activity is faith,” said Cardinal Fernando Filoni. “A reappropriation of evangelical radicalism is necessary for our apostolic activity to be fruitful and recognized as missio Dei [the mission of God].” (Author: 15 May 2013)
Francis’ mysterious 'refusal' of the “Sovereign of the Vatican City State” title
The Vatican Press Office says the title that appears on page 1 of the 2013 Pontifical Yearbook is an abbreviated version of Francis' full title. Benedict XVI's title appears on the same page (Author: 14 May 2013)
Argentine Catholic University’s rector is appointed archbishop
Bergoglio gives the university’s administration a boost by appointing a close supporter of his (and someone who helped draft the concluding Aparecida document) as archbishop (Author: 14 May 2013)
Vatican Yearbook show continued growth in Africa, Asia
Vatican statistics released today show that the number of Asian and African Catholics is continuing its upward trajectory, while the Church in Europe is still shrinking (Author: 14 May 2013)
CORRECTION: Bishops would encourage Catholic spouse in royal family to raise children as Catholics
A correction to a report that appeared in some Catholic news outlets (including CWN) last month (Author: 14 May 2013)
Lithuanian bishops warn: EU treaty could promote homosexuality, transgender ideology
In a statement released May 9, the bishops of Lithuania urged the government not to sign a European treaty, the convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Author: 14 May 2013)
Anglican-Catholic dialogue concludes meeting in Brazil
The official dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion—the Anglican – Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC)—has concluded the third meeting of its third phase. (Author: 14 May 2013)
Recently published PhD thesis offers suggestions for Curia reform
A PhD student at the Pontifical Lateran University recently published his thesis on Canon Law, suggesting that a change of mentality is needed if a potential reorganisation of the Curia is to bear any fruits (Author: 14 May 2013)
Ohio priest dies of cancer two days after ordination
Father Scott R. Carroll, ordained a priest of the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, on May 8, died of cancer two days later after battling the disease for some time. (Author: 14 May 2013)
Abortionist Gosnell convicted of three baby murders
Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell on Monday was convicted on three of the four first degree murder charges for killing babies who had been born alive (Author: 14 May 2013)
'Don’t let spring turn to winter' writes Kung on the Pontificate of Francis
In the worst
case – as I wrote before the recent papal election – the Catholic Church will experience a new Ice Age instead of a spring and will run the risk of dwindling into a barely relevant large sect (Author: 13 May 2013)
Pope Francis celebrates Mass, proclaims new saints (full text of homily)
At Mass for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Pope Francis canonized 800 Martyrs from Otranto, along with two Latin American religious Foundresses, Mother Laura Montoya e Upegui – the first Colombian saint – and Mother Maria Guadalupe Garcia Zavala (Author: 13 May 2013)
Spanish prelate fears 'mutual hatred' over euro crisis
The Catholic Primate of Spain has called for a profound shift in Europe's debt crisis policy to avert social collapse, warning that soaring unemployment in Spain and across southern Europe has become "very dangerous" (Author: 13 May 2013)
The Catholic Church's two months with a Pope “from the other side of the world”
"Vatican Insider" takes a look at what changes have been and will be made during Francis’ pontificate (Author: 13 May 2013)
How the West Really Lost God
A few weeks ago Mitt Romney spoke at a college commencement exercise and encouraged the graduates to marry early and have a lot of children. He used the words “quiver full” taken from the Old Testament. (Author: 13 May 2013)
Don Pino: the most important beatification of the early 21st century
In two weeks, on May 25, the Catholic church will celebrate what is quite possibly the most important beatification of the early 21st century
(Author: 13 May 2013)
John Paul II lookalike arrested for 'usurpation of title'
Wearing a crucifix, a skull cap and a white cassock, he is the spitting image of the late John Paul II. (Author: 13 May 2013)
Pope Francis: Regina caeli (full text of message)
Pope Francis on Sunday prayed the Regina coeli prayer with the tens of thousands of faithful who had gathered in Saint Peter’s Square for a Mass of Canonization for more than 800 saints (Author: 13 May 2013)
Check out Lancaster Cathedral's Year of Faith Blog
How the Cathedral parish are celebrating the Year of Faith (Author: 13 May 2013)
Fifty Years Later–Vatican II’s Unfinished Business
Today, 50 years after the opening of Vatican II, the misinterpretation of one of its most salient documents, Lumen Gentium, continues to drive a number of Catholics in the United States into one of two camps, the “right” or the “left.” (Author: 13 May 2013)
The Funeral Notification for Fr Geoff Cunliffe RIP
Access the notification here (Author: 13 May 2013)
The May Edition of the Catholic Voice
Access the May edition of the Diocesan Newspaper here (Author: 13 May 2013)
World Communications Day message focuses on social networks
This year, the papal message, drawn up and released in January by Benedict XVI, focuses on the importance of social networking sites as “portals of truth and faith”, and “new spaces for evangelisation”. (Author: 13 May 2013)
Pope surprises, delights 40,000 Italian pro-lifers, joins March for Life
Pope Francis surprised about 40,000 Italian and international participants in today’s Marcia per la Vita (March for Life) Internazionale in Rome this morning, when he left the Apostolic Palace to greet them personally from his popemobile in the street (Author: 12 May 2013)
The Pope explains the true meaning of joy
During Mass at Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis explained the meaning of "true joy". (Author: 12 May 2013)
Plot To Kill Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew Uncovered By Turkey
Turkey is investigating an alleged plot to assassinate Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians, and has stepped up security around the patriarchate in Istanbul, his spokesman said on Friday.
(Author: 12 May 2013)
Pope Francis and the Liturgy
No genius is needed to figure out that Pope Francis is not a liturgist the way Pope Benedict was (Author: 12 May 2013)
Eleven Sisters who became Catholic five months ago still seek permanent home
A community of Sisters received into the Catholic Church on New Year’s Day is still seeking a permanent home, it emerged this week. (Author: 12 May 2013)
What the Lord’s Ascension Means
A reflection on the Feast of the Ascension (Author: 12 May 2013)
Despite removal from official duties, Cardinal Mahony still performing Confirmations
Although he is no longer authorized to act as an official representative of the Los Angeles archdiocese, Cardinal Roger Mahony has heightened his public profile, and continues to preside regularly at Confirmation services, the Los Angeles Times reports (Author: 12 May 2013)
German cardinal shocked by physical decline of Benedict XVI
A German cardinal has reportedly said that he was shocked by the sharp decline in the health of Pope-emeritus Benedict XVI. (Author: 12 May 2013)
Background: World Communications Day
On May 12, the Church will commemorate the 47th World Communications Day (Author: 12 May 2013)
Vatican official denounces Mexican death cult
Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, the president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, has denounced the Mexican cult of Santa Muerte as “a blasphemy against religion.” (Author: 12 May 2013)
Music scholar says chant is for everyone, not just elite
Gregorian chant is freely available and a music of the people – not the domain of a stuffy, Catholic elite as it is often perceived, says a music scholar from Alabama. (Author: 12 May 2013)
Blessed Are the Persecuted:The Story of a Modern Martyr
Fifteen years in the prisons of Romania, amid inhuman suffering. The witness of Bishop Ioan Ploscaru, presented for the first time to the general public (Author: 12 May 2013)
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