Month: June 2021

Pope Francis: Say the ‘Jesus Prayer’ throughout the day

June 9, 2021

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Pope Francis on Wednesday encouraged busy Catholics to say the “Jesus Prayer” throughout the day.

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​New priest blesses his sister, a nun: ‘It’s been a real privilege and a joy’

June 8, 2021

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It is customary for a newly-ordained priest to impart a first blessing. For Father Matthew Breslin, who was ordained May 29, his first blessing was especially poignant, as he bestowed it on Sr. Mary Strength of Martyrs, his natural sister

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​Pope Francis on Corpus Christi: ‘We need to enlarge our hearts’

June 7, 2021

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Pope Francis said Sunday that we need to “enlarge our hearts” to truly appreciate the gift of the Eucharist.

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Pope Francis to the Norbertines: Always keep an open heart

June 6, 2021

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Pope Francis on Sunday urged the Norbertines to always keep their hearts open to others in a message marking the 900th anniversary of the foundation of the Abbey of Prémontré.

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Judge dismisses Planned Parenthood challenge to Lubbock’s abortion ban

June 5, 2021

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A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Planned Parenthood against a Texas city over new pro-life policies, saying Planned Parenthood does not have standing to sue the city.

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Catholics in Poland celebrate Corpus Christi amid coronavirus restrictions

June 4, 2021

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Catholics in Poland celebrate Corpus Christi amid coronavirus restrictions Catholics took part in Corpus Christi processions across Poland Thursday. People took to the streets June 3 wearing face coverings and following local coronavirus restrictions to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi, observed on the Thursday after the octave of Pentecost. Following Polish tradition, girls who…

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Catholics in Poland celebrate Corpus Christi amid coronavirus restrictions

June 4, 2021

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Catholics in Poland celebrate Corpus Christi amid coronavirus restrictions Catholics took part in Corpus Christi processions across Poland Thursday. People took to the streets June 3 wearing face coverings and following local coronavirus restrictions to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi, observed on the Thursday after the octave of Pentecost. Following Polish tradition, girls who…

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Catholics in Poland celebrate Corpus Christi amid coronavirus restrictions

June 4, 2021

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Catholics took part in Corpus Christi processions across Poland Thursday.

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Pope Francis: Never forget that Jesus is praying for you before the Father

June 2, 2021

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Pope Francis said Wednesday that just as Jesus prayed for his friends while on earth, he also prays for each person eternally before the Father in heaven.

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Pope Francis unveils sweeping reform of Catholic Church’s penal sanctions

June 1, 2021

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The Vatican published Tuesday major revisions to Book VI of the Code of Canon Law, which covers penal law in the Church, including sanctions related to clerical sexual abuse.

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